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Junior Forward Deployed Engineer

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$85,000–$100,000New York, NYHybridJunior

Build and deploy internal tools, integrations, and AI-powered workflow automation while embedded directly with Interplay's Ventures, Accelerator, Studio, and Ascend business lines.

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At a glance

Posted base pay

$85K–$100KBelow the median

The work

Builds for teams inside the company

Balance

  1. Mostly building
  2. Mixed
  3. Mostly pre-sales or support

Project stages

  1. Pre-sales (not covered)
  2. Proof of concept
  3. Implementation
  4. Operations (not covered)
Coding
Writes production code
Builds for
Internal teams
Level
Junior
Role
Individual contributor

What they ask for

Experience

  • 0+ yearssoftware engineering (0–2 years; internships and strong personal projects count)
  • 2+ yearssoftware engineering (maximum in stated 0–2 year range; internships and strong personal projects count)

Background

  • Software engineering

Tools

  • Next.js
  • Vercel
  • Supabase
  • Python
  • Anthropic
  • OpenAI
  • Gemini
  • Claude Code
  • Cursor

Less common in FDE jobs

  • Responsibility level: Junior1%
  • Who you build for: Internal teams14%
  • Company size: About 51–200 people19%
  • Company stage: Later private31%

Share of US FDE postings that state each fact.

The job description from Internship

Posted by Internship on

JUNIOR FORWARD DEPLOYED ENGINEER

LOCATION

New York, NY, USA
(Hybrid work – required to be in office 2–3 days/week)

JOB DESCRIPTION

At Interplay, we invest, coach, and cofound companies. We're building a next-generation AI operations platform designed to transform how our firm and portfolio companies operate. We're looking for a Junior Forward Deployed Engineer to embed directly with our business lines (Ventures, Accelerator, Studio, and Ascend) and translate real operational needs into working software, fast. You'll sit next to the end user, ship quickly, and iterate in the room rather than over a spec doc.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

  • Embed with business line teams to understand their workflows firsthand.
  • Rapidly prototype and ship internal tools, integrations, and AI-powered features.
  • Translate ambiguous, real-world problems into scoped technical solutions.
  • Write production code across frontend, backend, and APIs.
  • Integrate LLM-powered automation into day-to-day workflows.
  • Demo early, gather feedback in person, and ship again.
  • Document what you build and hand off durable solutions as needs stabilize.

WHO YOU ARE

  • A builder with 0–2 years of engineering experience, hungry to learn fast in a high-ownership environment.
  • Energized by ambiguity and comfortable working directly with non-technical stakeholders.
  • Scrappy — you'd rather ship a rough version today than a polished one next month.
  • Curious about AI and LLM tooling and eager to apply it to real problems.
  • A strong communicator who can explain technical tradeoffs simply.
  • Low ego, coachable, and outcome-driven.

REQUIRED SKILLS

  • 0–2 years in software engineering (internships and strong personal projects count).
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • Working proficiency across at least one modern frontend and backend stack.
  • Track record of shipping applications end to end.
  • Solid understanding of APIs and databases (SQL).
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • U.S. work authorization.

NICE TO HAVE

  • Experience with Next.js, Vercel, and Supabase.
  • Strong Python background.
  • Familiarity with AI/LLM platforms (Anthropic, OpenAI, Gemini).
  • Proficient in Claude Code / Cursor / Other AI Enabled Coding tools
  • Plus (Experience building agents)

COMPENSATION

$85–100k base salary, commensurate with experience
Competitive health benefits

View posting at Internship

About Internship

Interplay backs, builds, and supports technology companies through venture capital, acceleration, studio creation, operating services, and family-office investing.

Private Late · 50–100 people

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Pay and conditions

Posted pay
$85,000–$100,000
Pay details

$85–100k base salary, commensurate with experience

Location
New York, NY
Work arrangement
Hybrid
Remote work restrictions
New York, NY; required in office 2–3 days per week
Employment type
Full-time
Experience requirements
  • 0+ years: software engineering (0–2 years; internships and strong personal projects count) (required)
  • 2+ years: software engineering (maximum in stated 0–2 year range; internships and strong personal projects count) (required)

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