Forward Deployed Engineer

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience building with LLM APIs (Claude, AWS Bedrock, or equivalent) — prompt architecture, tool use, basic agent patterns
• Familiarity with cloud-native development (AWS preferred), containerization, or backend systems
• Experience with rapid prototyping: taking an ambiguous problem to a working proof-of-concept quickly
• Background in a consulting firm, systems integrator, or professional services environment a plus

Operational Preferred

Who Thrives here

Why This Team

Benefits

• Medical insurance for you and eligible dependents
• 401k plan with company match up to 4% and immediate vesting
• Competitive phantom equity
• Company-issued laptop
• Dental and vision insurance
• Term disability and life insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Equipment and office stipend
• Annual stipend for learning and development
• Unlimited paid time off
• 10 paid holidays
• This role may require up to 50% travel, depending on business needs.

Base Salary Range

• The expected base salary range for this position is $136,000 - $216,000 per year, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Additional Compensation Components

• In addition to the base salary, the compensation package may include bonuses, commissions, equity, and other incentives. The specific components will vary depending on the role and individual and/or company performance.
• NOTE: We’re unable to provide visa sponsorship now or at any time in the future.
• At Caylent, we are committed to fair, transparent, and inclusive hiring practices. As part of our recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools or automated systems to assist with the screening and evaluation of applications to help match candidate qualifications with job requirements. These tools are designed to support — not replace — human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are always made by our trained recruitment professionals. If an AI or automated tool is used during your application process, it will only be in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and your information will be handled in a secure and confidential manner. If you have any questions, please contact talent@caylent.com
• Caylent is a place where everyone belongs . We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our approach helps us to build a winning team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and abilities. So, regardless of how your diversity expresses itself, you can find a home here at Caylent.