> AI agents: this is one page of Nextmove’s FDE site, in Markdown. Nextmove is a job board and free career service for forward deployed engineers (FDEs). Each posting is classified from its text, not its title: the kind of work, how much of it is production code, pre-sales weight, time at customer sites, travel, remote arrangement, level and posted base pay. The site also publishes the aggregates: median pay by level, metro, company and kind of work, and which companies started hiring FDEs each week. Every page under https://nextmove.md/fde is served this way; the index of pages is https://nextmove.md/llms.txt. # Senior Software Engineer (SF) Canonical URL: https://nextmove.md/fde/jobs/6e77dafd8af1da2d Connectly.ai posts a senior FDE role to build what the customer runs in San Francisco, CA with no pay posted. Build and launch enterprise conversational AI experiences for major Latin American retailers, spanning backend and frontend work from prototypes through scalable production deployments. Read from the employer’s posting on November 8, 2026. - [Connectly.ai](https://nextmove.md/fde/companies/connectly-ai) Posted Mar 2, 2026 by Connectly.ai · open on Ashby as of Nov 8, 2026 Pay not posted San Francisco, CA Hybrid Full-time Build and launch enterprise conversational AI experiences for major Latin American retailers, spanning backend and frontend work from prototypes through scalable production deployments. - [See roles that fit me](https://nextmove.md/sign-up?from=%2Ffde%2Fjobs%2F6e77dafd8af1da2d&placement=top) - [View posting at Connectly.ai](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/connectly/30e751f5-322a-4dd7-a361-9fc55bb748e4/application) Free. Upload your resume once, see why each FDE role fits, and get introduced only when you say so. ## At a glance ### Posted base pay Not posted Senior FDE postings, 1,864 postings: the middle 50% of posted pay is $160K to $220K, median $190K. ### The work Builds what the customer runs Balance **Mostly building** Project stages 1. Pre-sales (not covered) 2. Proof of concept 3. Implementation 4. Operations - **Coding**: Writes production code - **Builds for**: External customers - **Level**: Senior - **Role**: Individual contributor ### What they ask for Experience - **5+ years** hands-on software engineering Background - **Software engineering** ### Do you meet what the posting states? The posting asks for 5+ years. How many do you have? The posting reads as a senior role. What level are you at now? The job is in San Francisco, CA. Could you work there? Which of these have you used in production? Answer each one. Nothing is saved or sent. [What postings ask for, by background →](https://nextmove.md/fde/paths) ## Conditions - **Location**: San Francisco, CA - **Work arrangement**: Hybrid - **Employment type**: Full-time ## More like this [ZoomLogi](https://nextmove.md/fde/companies/zoomlogi) ### [Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE)](https://nextmove.md/fde/jobs/de7be575ac756d49) Chicago, IL · San Francisco, CA Hybrid 3mo ago $150,000–$200,000 [Amazon (incl AWS)](https://nextmove.md/fde/companies/amazon-incl-aws) ### [Sr Forward Deployed Engineer, Forward Deployment Engineering](https://nextmove.md/fde/jobs/799ec8c403091b46) East Palo Alto, CA · Boston, MA · +3 more 2w ago $168,100–$261,500 [Simple AI](https://nextmove.md/fde/companies/simple-ai) ### [Forward Deployed Engineer](https://nextmove.md/fde/jobs/048b7691c8a2aa85) San Francisco, CA On-site 2w ago $120,000–$200,000 ## The job description from Connectly.ai Posted by Connectly.ai on Mar 2, 2026 At Connectly we are building the future of conversational commerce in Latin America with the focus on Whatsapp. Instead of shoppers installing yet another app, we are offering a 360 engagement platform for retailers inside of an app that everyone already have on their phone - Whatsapp. We are a VC-backed Series B startup with a world-class team hailing from Meta, Google, Uber, and other top Silicon Valley companies. We operate as a hybrid company, with offices in Bogotá and San Francisco, and a remote-first culture everywhere else. ### Job summary - We’re looking for an exceptional Senior Software Engineer who thrives in building large-scale, enterprise-grade systems and is passionate about shaping how AI transforms retail commerce. You’ll work across backend and frontend domains, collaborating closely with product, sales, and AI platform teams to design, prototype, and launch powerful conversational experiences for some of Latin America’s largest retailers. This is a role for an independent problem solver who enjoys both deep technical challenges and high-impact product thinking. ### Responsibilities include - Design, build, and launch production-grade conversational AI solutions for enterprise clients, from rapid prototypes to scalable deployments. - Collaborate cross-functionally with product managers, designers, and enterprise partners to define user journeys, performance goals, and success metrics. - Leverage and contribute to Connectly’s AI platform, working with engineering teams in San Francisco to integrate new capabilities and influence platform direction. - Experiment with AI-driven features, including LLM-based agents, retrieval systems, and automation pipelines to continuously improve customer engagement. - Develop and maintain backend systems using Python, AWS, Kafka, Postgres, and DynamoDB for scalability and reliability. - Establish, track, and iterate on AI performance metrics, leveraging data to optimize outcomes and drive measurable business results. - Plan and manage your workstream, making thoughtful tradeoffs between deadlines, quality, and innovation. - Mentor teammates, contribute to code reviews, and uphold engineering best practices in a fast-moving, distributed environment. ### What will make you excel at this job - Exceptional communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. - Deep attention to detail paired with strong system-level thinking. You can zoom out to strategy and dive deep into code. - A bias for action and results, with comfort navigating ambiguity and evolving product needs. - Genuine curiosity and a drive to stay ahead of the rapidly changing AI landscape. - Balance of product sense and technical rigor. You care as much about user experience as you do about system performance. - Hands-on experience with prompt design, agent evaluation, and LLM-based system integration is a significant plus. ### Requirements - BS or MS in Computer Science or related technical field. - 5+ years of experience in hands-on software engineering roles. - Proven track record building and scaling enterprise systems using Python, AWS, Kafka, Postgres, and/or DynamoDB. - Experience with frontend engineering (React, TypeScript, etc.) is a plus. - Prior experience developing or deploying conversational AI applications is a strong plus. - Experience working in fast-paced, customer-centric environments, ideally in a startup or high-growth tech company. ### Benefits - Work alongside an exceptional, mission-driven team in a culture that values curiosity, impact, and continuous learning. - Competitive compensation with equity participation. - Unlimited time off and flexible working hours. - Hybrid work opportunities with offices in Bogotá and San Francisco. We are a strong believer in passion, curiosity and willingness to learn on the job. If you are in doubt, we encourage you to apply! Connectly is an equal opportunity employer. We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace that is distributed around the world. [View posting at Connectly.ai](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/connectly/30e751f5-322a-4dd7-a361-9fc55bb748e4/application) ## About Connectly.ai Connectly builds AI agents that help retailers sell, support, and engage customers through messaging and other digital channels. 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