Forward Deployed Software Engineer
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$ 180000 - 275000
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Job Description
Forward Deployed Software Engineer (Fullstack/Backend)
Location: San Francisco CA or Toronto ON (Hybrid 3 days/week preferred)
Position Type: Full-Time (Permanent)
Start Timeline: ASAP
About
A Series B VC-backed software holding company is scaling a portfolio of vertical SaaS businesses. With
over $100M in funding this team operates a growing number of profitable software companies and
focuses on accelerating their success through modern engineering AI tools and shared product
infrastructure.
Why join
Work with experienced operators and a lean high-output team
No legacy codebuild greenfield software across multiple SaaS products
Gain exposure to many business models technologies and domains
Learn how to scale software systems post-acquisition with AI acceleration
Be part of a profitable well-capitalized company built for long-term scale
Compensation
- Base Salary: $180000 $275000 (USD or CAD equivalent)
- Equity: $200K $300K in options
- Bonus: None
- Relocation Assistance: Unknown
Responsibilities
- Partner with acquired SaaS teams to assess and improve product and infrastructure
- Build and deliver full-stack solutions across multiple stacks and business domains
- Lead the design and implementation of new systems and shared services
- Use modern AI tools (e.g. Copilot) to accelerate delivery
- Mentor junior engineers across the portfolio
- Focus on delivering ROI-positive outcomes with minimal management overhead
Must-have qualifications
- Comfortable working 20/80 between frontend and backend (or vice versa)
- Experience across multiple tech stacks including older systems (e.g. C# PHP)
- CS degree from a Top 2050 program or equivalent experience
- Background in high-growth VC-backed startup (Seed to Series B preferred)
- Able to thrive in ambiguity and high-autonomy environments
- Track record of 01 delivery without detailed PM input
- Business-oriented mindset focused on ROI and impact
- Based in Toronto or SF or open to relocation
Preferred qualifications
- Experience with DevOps AI tooling or diverse SaaS platforms
- Background as a founder or builder of side projects
- Past roles at standout startups (e.g. Ramp Rippling YC-backed)
- Familiarity with multiple verticals or microservices
- History of rapid cycles and lean team execution
- Experience mentoring or collaborating across functions
Tech environment
- Tech Stack: Agnostic (includes C# PHP modern JS etc.)
- Projects: Short delivery cycles (12 months); 23 active at a time
- Team: Small nimble and high-performance
Employment Type
Full Time
