Ideation Engineer

Location: Remote/Hybrid

Type: Full-time

Our small but mighty team moves fast thinks creatively and believes in shipping products that users love. Were looking for a dynamic sales engineer to join our team and serve as the technical bridge between our innovative platform and potential clients. Youll demonstrate our ability to rapidly iterate and build custom solutions on top of our internal platform while working directly with prospects to showcase the art of the possible.

What Youll Do

• Lead technical demonstrations with potential clients showcasing our platforms capabilities through live prototyping and custom solution development
• Rapidly prototype client-specific solutions during sales calls and follow-up sessions turning ideas into working demos within hours or days
• Collaborate closely with the CTO to understand technical roadmap and translate complex capabilities into compelling client narratives
• Partner with the sales team to identify technical requirements and craft solutions that address specific client pain points
• Design intuitive user experiences for client demonstrations ensuring prototypes are both functional and visually compelling
• Iterate quickly based on client feedback during the sales process adapting prototypes and approaches in real-time
• Communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders making complex platform capabilities accessible and exciting
• Drive technical discovery with prospects to uncover integration requirements and solution architecture needs

What Were Looking For:

Technical Experience:

• 3 or more years of web development experience with a focus on rapid prototyping and client-facing development
• Strong proficiency in modern web technologies including TypeScript Python
• Experience integrating AI/ML APIs (OpenAI Anthropic or similar) with demonstrated ability to quickly implement and iterate
• Solid understanding of both frontend frameworks and backend architecture patterns
• Experience with cloud platforms and modern development workflows

Design & User Experience:

• Strong UI/UX design skills with ability to create polished intuitive interfaces quickly
• Experience with design tools and frameworks that enable rapid visual prototyping
• Eye for detail and user experience principles that translate into compelling demonstrations
• Ability to balance functionality with aesthetic appeal under tight timelines

Communication & Client Interaction:

• Exceptional communication skills with ability to present technical concepts to diverse audiences
• Experience in client-facing roles or technical sales environments
• Comfort presenting live demonstrations and handling technical questions on the spot
• Strong ideation and problem-solving abilities that shine during client interactions

Rapid Prototyping & Iteration:

• Proven track record of rapid prototyping and iterative development
• Ability to quickly assess technical feasibility and provide realistic timelines
• Experience turning business requirements into working prototypes within compressed timeframes
• Comfort working in ambiguous fast-moving sales environments

Mindset:

• Thrives in client-facing high-stakes demonstration environments
• Enjoys the challenge of rapid iteration and creative problem-solving
• Values both technical excellence and business impact
• Passionate about showcasing technologys potential to solve real problems
• Natural curiosity about client needs and market opportunities

What you must have:

• A minimum of three years of web development experience with a primary focus on rapid prototyping and client-facing development
• A demonstrated track record of successful rapid prototyping and iterative development supported by at least three years of experience
• Strong UI/UX design skills evidenced by a minimum of three years of experience creating polished and intuitive interfaces swiftly
• Experience in integrating AI/ML APIs (such as OpenAI Anthropic or similar) with a proven ability to quickly implement and iterate supported by at least three years of relevant experience

Working at ICF

Working at ICF means applying a passion for meaningful work with intellectual rigor to help solve the leading issues of our day. Smart compassionate innovative committedICF employees tackle unprecedented challenges to benefit people businesses and governments around the globe.

While youll love working here

• Comprehensive health benefits
• Generous vacation and retirement plans
• Employee support programs
• Participation in charity initiatives
• Flexible remote and hybrid work options (wherever possible)
• Opportunities to engage with Employee Community Networks (ECNs) that foster inclusion connection and growth

Working at ICF

Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position including but not limited to relevant work experience skills certifications and competencies that align to the specified role geographic location education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is: