Forward Deployed Engineer

About the job

At Nansen you will build the AI agents and automated workflows that marketing and digital teams use every day. You’ll work alongside a senior engineer on client projects, take ownership of the build, and learn how to turn a business problem into a system running in production.

Nansen helps marketing and digital leaders get more done with the people, platforms and budgets they already have. We draw on AI agents, integrations and workflows proven on real client work, adapt them to each business, build what hasn’t been solved yet, and measure what changes. We’re a team of 25 across the US and UK, and the people who plan the work are the people who build it.

In the AI practice, that means putting agents to work inside a client’s day-to-day operations. For one client, a review that took nine people nine hours each now runs overnight and takes minutes to read. Every solution we build goes into a shared library, so each project starts further ahead than the last.

Job description

As a Forward Deployed Engineer, you build the agents, integrations and tools behind our clients’ AI workflows. A senior engineer sets the technical direction on each project, and you take the build from an agreed scope to production.

You build AI agents and workflows in TypeScript and Python, from first prototype to production
You write tests that check AI output is accurate and consistent, before and after launch
You connect agents to the systems they depend on, including client APIs, content platforms and CRMs
You join client workshops and project reviews, so you hear requirements first hand
You document what you build so the client’s team can run it after handover
You share what you learn with the team, and turn solutions that work into reusable patterns for future projects

Preferred requirements and experiences

Has 2+ years of professional software development experience, with code that has run in production
Has working knowledge of TypeScript and Python
Has hands-on experience building with large language models, at work or on personal projects (for example prompt design, tool calling or retrieval)
Has experience integrating with third-party APIs
Has clear written and verbal communication, including explaining technical work to non-technical people
Has an interest in working directly with clients

You might also have the following

Experience with Optimizely (CMS, Content Marketing Platform or its AI platform)
Experience with MCP (Model Context Protocol) or similar integration tooling
Experience testing AI output in a structured way
Experience with serverless platforms such as Cloudflare Workers or Vercel

Location

This is a full-time, remote or hybrid role within the United States, with regular travel to client sites during delivery and time with the team at our Chicago office.

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $100,000 to $150,000 per year. The final offer will depend on experience, skills, and qualifications.

What you’ll get from Nansen

Up to 20 days paid vacation, 5 sick days and 13 company holidays
Eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on company and individual performance
Medical: choice of three Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois plans
Dental and vision: 100% company-paid premiums for you and your family
Life and disability: company-paid $100,000 life and AD&D insurance and short-term disability, plus long-term disability for eligible roles
401(k): up to 4% company match, eligibility starts after three months
Flexible spending accounts: healthcare and dependent care FSAs
Optional coverage: supplemental life, accident, critical illness, and pet insurance, plus will preparation and identity theft protection
Start date: health care coverage begins the first of the month after your start date
A clear path to Senior Forward Deployed Engineer

The process

A conversation with the practice lead.
A working session with the delivery team on a real, anonymized client problem.
A chat with the partners.

How to apply

Send your resume and a note about something you have built with AI to [email protected]. It does not have to be work. It does have to be yours, and we will ask you about the part that did not work first time.

Nansen is an equal opportunity employer.

Application deadline: Applications are anticipated to close 90 days after posting. The role may remain open until it is filled.

What you get from Nansen

Our Scandinavian roots taught us the value of well cared for employees. At Nansen, you will receive the perks and benefits that all employees deserve to live their best lives outside of the office.

Unmatched Insurance

We will pay up to 100% of health, vision, and dental insurance costs for you as well as your dependents.

401k Retirement Match

We match up to 4% of 401k contributions.

20 Vacation Days

Up to 20 days off every year, plus 13 company holidays. We encourage everyone to take time to relax and recharge .

Flexible Schedule

Everyone has a life outside of work. It's no problem if you need to be out of the office from for doctors, dog walkers, or repair people.

Monthly Lunches

Once a month, we treat everyone to a company lunch at one of Chicago's local restaurants.

Free Phone

We provide you with a company-paid phone and phone plan.

Coffee and Beer

Pick you poison to keep you going or to celebrate after a successful week.

Commuter Benefits

We offer pre-tax dollars to be put towards public transit and parking.

Unlimited Snacks

We supply daily breakfast and keep the kitchen well stocked with snacks.

More benefits

Life Insurance
Open office environment
A laid back office and (very) casual dress code
Exposure to product innovation in a growing organization
Flexible Spending (Dependent & Healthcare)

If interested, please contact [email protected].

You must already be qualified to work in the USA in order to be considered for this position.

We look forward to working with you.

No recruiters and no phone calls please!

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