Forward Deployed Engineer

About the role

Workstream is building an integrated HR, payroll, and hiring platform for the 2.7 billion hourly workers globally. We are a Series B company backed by Founders Fund, BOND, and Coatue, currently supporting brands like KFC, IHOP, Burger King, Carl's Jr./Hardee's, and Culvers.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Manage technical delivery for strategic accounts from discovery through production and adoption.
• Work directly with enterprise customers to identify operational bottlenecks and technical needs.
• Architect and implement custom integrations, workflows, and product extensions.
• Write production-grade code for backend, frontend, and automation systems.
• Translate complex customer requirements into actionable technical roadmaps.
• Collaborate with internal Product, Engineering, Sales, and Leadership teams.
• Balance immediate deployment needs with long-term platform scalability.
• Convert custom deployment patterns into reusable product features.
• Provide technical guidance to customers to ensure long-term success.
• Report field insights and user feedback to influence the core product roadmap.

Requirements

• 4+ years of professional experience in robotics, computer vision, machine learning, data science, or model building.
• Proficiency in full-stack development, including Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, SQL, and API integrations.
• Proven track record of managing complex technical projects in fast-paced environments.
• Experience in direct, technical customer-facing roles.
• Ability to transition quickly from prototyping to production deployments.
• Strong communication skills for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Nice to have

• Experience in HR tech, SaaS, payroll, or workforce management.
• Background in solutions architecture, implementation engineering, or technical consulting.
• Experience building AI-powered tools or workflow automation.
• Familiarity with enterprise systems architecture and data pipelines.
• Previous work at high-growth startups or Palantir-style deployment teams.

Skills & tools

• Python
• JavaScript
• TypeScript
• SQL
• API development
• System architecture

Practical notes

• Compensation includes salary and equity.
• Health benefits include medical, dental, and vision, with 95% of premiums paid for employees and 85% for dependents.
• Benefits include 401K plan, pre-tax commuter benefits, and stocked office kitchen.