Forward Deployed Engineer at talentpluto | Chicago, Illinois

As a Forward Deployed Engineer at talentpluto, you will play a pivotal role in designing and implementing innovative solutions tailored to our clients' unique needs. Your expertise will help bridge the gap between engineering and operations, ensuring that our cutting-edge products deliver exceptional results.Join our dynamic team in Chicago, where you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deploy advanced technologies that drive business success. This position offers a fantastic opportunity for growth and the chance to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment.

About HappyRobotHappyRobot is pioneering an AI-native operating system tailored for the real economy, seamlessly integrating intelligence with actionable outcomes. Our innovative platform combines real-time insights, specialized AI agents, and an orchestrating intelligence to empower enterprises in managing intricate, mission-critical operations autonomously.We focus on optimizing supply chain and industrial-scale operations where agility, resilience, and continuous enhancement are paramount—liberating human resources to concentrate on strategic, creative, and high-value tasks.To delve deeper into our vision, check out our Manifesto. HappyRobot has successfully raised $62 million to date, including a significant $44 million Series B funding round in September 2025, backed by esteemed investors like Y Combinator (YC), Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), and Base10. They share our vision to revolutionize enterprise operations, and we're dedicated to using this investment to build a world-class team of innovators, problem solvers, and passionate developers. If this resonates with you, you belong at HappyRobot.About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Forward Deployed Engineer who excels in both technical development and effective communication with diverse stakeholders.As a versatile engineer, you will thrive in a dynamic role that merges customer engineering with technical development. You will collaborate closely with our customers from onboarding to ongoing utilization of HappyRobot's AI platform, ensuring they extract maximum value from our solutions.At HappyRobot, we embrace a non-hierarchical team structure—operating as a collective of builders. We execute, innovate, and take ownership, genuinely caring about our customers' success.Technical ProfileProficient in Full-Stack development: React, TypeScript, Node.js.Deep expertise in Python with practical experience.Hands-on experience in developing AI/ML applications.Adept at managing APIs and integrating various third-party systems.Experience in LLM prompting and tuning for voices and transcription, with a focus on iterative improvement for use cases.Ability to create new features or develop entire MVPs.

About CoinflowCoinflow is revolutionizing the payments landscape from our headquarters in Chicago. We are at the forefront of enabling merchants and marketplaces to seamlessly accept a wide range of payment methods across over 170 countries, ensuring instant settlements, AI-powered fraud protection, and blockchain-based proof-of-delivery.With support from prominent investors such as Pantera Capital, CMT Digital, Coinbase Ventures, Jump Capital, and Reciprocal Ventures, Coinflow successfully completed a $25M Series A funding round aimed at accelerating our efforts to transform cross-border payments.Since our seed funding in 2024, we've experienced an impressive 23x revenue growth, achieving a multi-billion-dollar annual transaction volume run rate!We are in search of a Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE)—a unique position melding software engineering expertise with customer-facing problem-solving skills.In this dynamic role, you will take your technical acumen beyond the office, collaborating directly with customer engineering teams to design and implement integrations, troubleshoot issues in real-time, and ensure successful deployments. Your contributions will extend beyond coding for Coinflow’s core product; you will leverage your technical skills, systems understanding, and product insight to empower our customers in utilizing our platform effectively.This position is ideal for engineers who enjoy building while also seeking to expand their influence: engaging more with customers, shaping solutions, and tackling significant technical challenges in live environments.Solution Design & DeploymentCollaborate closely with customer engineering teams to design, prototype, and implement integrationsDevelop proof-of-concepts and code snippets to facilitate quicker adoptionProvide guidance on tradeoffs, system design, and best practices for scaling payment infrastructureCustomer Onboarding & Go-LiveLead technical onboarding from contract signing to production launchTroubleshoot live integration issues across APIs, SDKs, and payment workflowsEnsure that all deployments are smooth, stable, and optimized for future growthOptimization & ExpansionExamine transaction and integration data to pinpoint bottlenecks and opportunities for improvement

Are you ready to make a significant impact in the world of technology?At West Monroe Partners, we envision a new era of consulting characterized by small, agile teams that develop real software, tackle complex challenges, and deliver measurable value swiftly. We are seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer to design and implement Operational Intelligence solutions for our clients. This role is ideal for engineers eager to be hands-on: writing code, deploying systems, integrating diverse data sources, building user-friendly applications, and transforming innovative concepts into sustainable software assets.You will collaborate directly with clients and cross-functional teams to create production-ready systems that enhance business operations. One project may involve consolidating fragmented operational systems into a cohesive platform, while another could focus on developing a workflow automation layer, an internal application, or an AI-powered interface that enables users to act on real-time business data. The work is dynamic, fast-paced, and centered on delivering results.This position is perfect for individuals who are passionate about building maintainable software, enjoy solving novel problems, and aspire to influence both client solutions and the evolution of West Monroe's platform capabilities.About the RoleYou will take a pivotal role in designing, constructing, and deploying software within client environments. Your responsibilities will span infrastructure, integrations, data management, workflows, and applications. You will navigate from problem definition to prototype to production, often in close collaboration with users and stakeholders.Additionally, you will help develop repeatable platform capabilities and reusable technical assets applicable across various engagements.By the time you complete several projects, you will have delivered software across a wide spectrum of environments, business challenges, and technical contexts, gaining more variety and end-to-end ownership than many conventional engineering roles provide.What You Will DoBuild and deploy cutting-edge operational intelligence platforms and products that transform fragmented data and workflows into practical, effective systems that enhance client operations and drive measurable business outcomes.Collaborate with top-tier engineers and product leaders to refine technical solutions, improve delivery methodologies, and enhance the quality of our builds over time.Contribute to the development of innovative solutions that set industry standards.

FourKites tackles complex challenges that shape real-world outcomes. Our platform helps clients manage global supply chains, supporting efforts like delivering medical supplies for Cardinal Health and moving groceries for Walmart. Efficiency, agility, and sustainability drive everything we build. The team values curiosity, diverse perspectives, and empathy. Inclusivity is central to how we work and grow together. Role Overview The Forward Deployed Engineer role blends software engineering with direct client collaboration. This position designs and implements AI-powered integration and automated workflow solutions for enterprise customers, from early technical discovery through ongoing improvements after launch. Rapidly building production-ready code and deploying solutions without long feedback cycles is core to this function. Strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and creative problem-solving is essential. Every team member is expected to work fluently with AI, including agentic workflows and large language models (LLMs) as standard engineering tools. What You Will Do Develop and implement integration solutions, including EDI (214, 315), callbacks, custom payload mapping, and API integrations, with a focus on production quality and thorough test coverage. Deploy AI-driven workflows that optimize supply chain operations in real time, collaborating directly with clients to configure and implement solutions during live calls. Build and enhance workflow extensions using LangGraph and create custom actions in Agent Studio. Use Claude, OpenAI, and other LLMs throughout the workflow: from requirements and integration design to code generation, testing, and deployment. LLMs are a core part of daily engineering work. Participate in customer discovery and technical clarification sessions, providing creative solutions to complex technical and product questions on the spot. Write thorough root cause analyses for integration failures and manage their resolution. Review code for integration and AI workflow projects, ensuring quality standards are met before any customer deployment. Help build the team's reusable integration package and AI workflow template library. Mentor new Forward Deployed Engineers, sharing knowledge, collaborating on tough problems, and supporting their onboarding. Work closely with Implementation Managers to deliver a seamless client experience.

Every year, companies invest over a trillion dollars in transporting freight across the U.S., yet the process for matching trucks with available jobs remains slow, manual, and fragmented. FleetWorks is revolutionizing this system.We are developing advanced voice agents that transform the chaotic freight booking experience into a streamlined, intelligent marketplace. Our agents eliminate the need for endless phone calls, texts, and emails, efficiently connecting truckers seeking to earn money with loads requiring transportation.As we expand our forward-deployed engineering team in Chicago, a crucial hub for our clients and the epicenter of U.S. freight operations, we seek a talented individual to embed directly into the environments where our product interacts with real users. You will collaborate closely with operators to gain firsthand insights into their workflows, translating that knowledge into robust integrations and production features.As our inaugural Forward-deployed Engineer at FleetWorks, you will own the end-to-end outcomes: diagnosing complex real-world challenges, designing technical solutions in the field, and ensuring our AI agents operate flawlessly during live deployments. If you thrive in ambiguous environments, enjoy direct customer interaction, and are eager to witness your code deliver immediate operational impact, this position offers a uniquely high-leverage opportunity.Learn more about our Series A funding here!

Join Our Team at LangChainAt LangChain, we are passionately dedicated to making intelligent agents a ubiquitous part of our daily lives. Our mission is to provide developers with the tools they need to transition from prototype concepts to production-ready AI agents that can be counted on by teams worldwide. Originally recognized for our widely adopted open-source tools, we have expanded our offerings to include a comprehensive platform designed for building, evaluating, deploying, and managing AI agents at scale.Our solutions, including LangChain, LangGraph, LangSmith, and Agent Builder, empower teams across startups and large enterprises to deliver real AI products. With a trusted reputation among millions of developers, LangChain is the backbone for AI initiatives at organizations such as Replit, Clay, Coinbase, Workday, Lyft, Cloudflare, Harvey, Rippling, Vanta, and 35% of the Fortune 500.Having successfully raised $125M in Series B funding from industry leaders including IVP, Sequoia, Benchmark, CapitalG, and Sapphire Ventures, we are in an exciting phase of growth, continually innovating and developing new products. Each team member at LangChain has the opportunity to make a significant impact on our projects and collaborate effectively to shape the future of AI technology.The Deployed Engineering TeamThe Deployed Engineering team plays a crucial role in working with companies to build and maintain AI agents in production. We assist in transforming ideas and prototypes into reliable systems that teams can count on.This hands-on, highly technical team collaborates closely with customer engineers through the entire lifecycle—from pre-sales evaluations to post-deployment support. Our focus is on achieving technical excellence, co-designing agent architectures, and enabling customers to operate agents reliably at scale using the LangChain suite.As a Deployed Engineer, you will find yourself at the intersection of engineering, product development, and go-to-market strategies, influencing how LangChain is integrated in the field while providing valuable real-world insights back to our platform.Your RoleAs a Deployed Engineer, you will tackle some of the most challenging problems in applied AI—not just demos or research, but systems that real teams depend on in production. The feedback loop is swift, the impact is tangible, and your work will directly influence how AI agents are constructed in real-world applications.

Join Our Team at LangChainAt LangChain, we aspire to revolutionize the field of intelligent agents, transforming innovative ideas into production-ready AI solutions. Our journey began with the development of widely adopted open-source tools, and we have since evolved into a robust platform that empowers developers to build, evaluate, deploy, and scale AI agents efficiently.Our cutting-edge technologies, including LangChain, LangGraph, LangSmith, and Agent Builder, are trusted by leading organizations, from startups to Fortune 500 companies like Replit, Clay, Coinbase, Workday, Lyft, and Cloudflare. With our recent $125M Series B funding from top investors, we are poised for accelerated growth, and every team member has a significant role in shaping our future.About the Deployed Engineering TeamOur Deployed Engineering team collaborates directly with clients to design and maintain reliable AI systems in production. This highly technical team partners with customer engineers throughout the entire project lifecycle, focusing on technical excellence, co-designing agent architectures, and ensuring scalable operations through the LangChain suite.Role OverviewAs a Deployed Engineer, you'll tackle some of the most challenging problems in applied AI, working on systems that teams depend on daily. Your contributions will have a direct impact on how AI agents are developed and deployed in real-world scenarios.

Job Title: Software EngineerTeam: SystemsLocation: Hybrid in Chicago (IL)Employment Type: Full-timeFLSA Classification: ExemptStart Date: ASAPAbout BravenBraven is a dynamic national nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering ambitious college students to secure meaningful first opportunities post-graduation through innovative career-accelerating programs. Our collaboration with higher education institutions and employers fosters a transformative experience that starts with an engaging semester-long course, followed by continuous support until graduation. Together, we strive to rebuild the middle class and revitalize the American Dream.About the RoleTo fulfill our mission of serving 80,000–100,000 Fellows over the next decade, Braven is seeking a passionate Software Engineer. This individual will focus on enhancing user experiences that significantly impact students' lives. We prioritize projects that maximize value while keeping processes simple, and we continuously iterate to improve our offerings. Our agile environment ensures we enjoy our work while making a difference!You will be integral to our mission by prototyping new features, mentoring colleagues through code reviews, and exploring new technologies. As Braven enters an exciting growth phase, we aim to balance agility in feature development with adherence to software engineering best practices.This position is part of the Systems team and reports directly to the Senior Director of Software Engineering.What You’ll DoFull-stack project initiatives (90%)Utilize Ruby on Rails or Python to develop high-quality, maintainable applications.Take ownership of clearly defined tasks and deliver impactful solutions.Implement software engineering best practices to enhance processes and code quality.Keep end-users in focus, ensuring solutions positively influence students’ experiences.Address technical challenges creatively, enhancing team capabilities.Team improvement through reviews, documentation, and communication (10%)Provide constructive feedback on code and architecture proposals to enhance team performance.Support the growth of junior engineers through mentorship and collaboration, fostering a learning culture.Maintain clear documentation for architecture, design decisions, and team protocols.Contribute to a collaborative team environment.

At Forward Networks, we are revolutionizing the management and security of the world's most intricate networks. Established in 2013 by a team of four Stanford Ph.D.s, we developed the industry’s inaugural network digital twin — a mathematically precise model that provides IT teams with unparalleled visibility, verification, and agility across every prominent cloud and vendor environment. Our clientele includes global giants like Goldman Sachs, PayPal, S&P Global, IBM, and Dell, along with dynamic enterprises and government bodies. According to IDC, our clients experience an average of $14.2 million in annual benefits through enhanced efficiency and security. Supported by top-tier investors such as Andreessen Horowitz, Goldman Sachs, MSD Partners, and Threshold Ventures, Forward Networks fosters a people-oriented and innovative culture where exceptional talents are shaping the future of network reliability, security, and AI-driven operations. We are seeking a skilled Technical Account Manager (TAM) / Customer Success Manager (CSM) to join our team. The TAM serves as a trusted advisor and partner to our clients, ensuring they derive maximum value from our solutions while maintaining exceptional satisfaction and retention rates. This role is vital in driving product adoption, discovering growth opportunities, and aligning our technology with customers’ business objectives. The TAM will offer guidance, best practices, and insights to assist clients in achieving their business goals through effective utilization of our platform.

Intercom is a pioneering AI Customer Service company dedicated to empowering businesses to deliver exceptional customer experiences.Our cutting-edge AI agent, Fin, stands out as the most advanced customer service AI in the market, enabling businesses to provide round-the-clock, flawless customer service, thereby transforming their customer interactions positively. When paired with our Helpdesk, it evolves into a comprehensive solution known as the Intercom Customer Service Suite, which offers AI-enhanced support for complex inquiries needing human intervention.Founded in 2011 and trusted by nearly 30,000 businesses globally, Intercom is redefining the standard for customer service. Guided by our core values, we challenge norms, execute rapidly, and consistently provide substantial value to our clients.What’s The Opportunity?Join Intercom, an AI-first company that is revolutionizing customer service delivery. Our platform is powered by the sophisticated AI agent, Fin, who marries automation with empathy, setting new benchmarks in customer support. In this role, you'll help shape the future of AI-driven customer service, showcasing the transformative potential of artificial intelligence. By fostering an ambitious vision and delivering impactful solutions, you’ll turn AI-enhanced support into a tangible reality for our clients.About the Role:We are on the lookout for an outstanding Solutions Engineer to become part of our dynamic Customer Solutions Team. In this position, you will engage directly with our clients as their trusted advisor, playing a crucial role in defining and showcasing value throughout the sales cycle. With an innate curiosity, independent thought process, and robust problem-solving capabilities, you will collaborate closely with Product, R&D, and Engineering to ensure our customers' needs and insights are central to our AI-powered solutions.What Will I Be Doing?Lead technical discovery efforts to identify and meet our customers’ needs.Provide an exceptional pre-sales experience by effectively communicating Intercom's value and technical expertise.Conduct persuasive, value-driven solution reviews and in-depth technical sessions.Design and lead customized Proof of Concepts (POCs) to demonstrate Intercom's capabilities.Act as the primary contact for RFPs and customer security inquiries, utilizing standardized materials and escalating complex issues when necessary.Collaborate across teams with Product and Engineering to represent the customer voice, gathering feedback and insights for product development.

Role Overview Forward Networks, Inc. is hiring a Regional Sales Director based in Illinois. This role leads sales efforts across the region, focusing on revenue growth and long-term client partnerships. What You Will Do Develop and implement a strategic sales plan for Illinois Manage and coach a team of sales professionals Work closely with marketing and product teams to align solutions with client needs Build and maintain strong relationships with clients throughout the region

Location: Chicago, IL headquarters, with the option to work fully remote from anywhere in the United States. This is a hybrid, full-time position. Occasional travel (up to 10%) to project sites across the U.S. may be required. Role overview The Engineering Lead (REF #SV0226) at Resource Innovations plays a central role in managing complex engineering projects and teams. This position focuses on delivering high-quality, timely results for clients in small business and industrial sectors, particularly around energy-saving initiatives. The role combines technical leadership, project oversight, and mentorship responsibilities. What you will do Lead project teams, providing direction on assignments with significant complexity and risk. Guide and mentor engineering staff to achieve client, operational, and service goals. Oversee the implementation of energy efficiency programs for small business and industrial clients. Maintain strict quality control over project deliverables, ensuring technical accuracy and clarity. Act as a subject matter expert, offering advanced technical guidance to team members. Mentor junior engineers in energy auditing, inspections, and measurement & verification practices. Perform energy efficiency calculations using spreadsheets and energy simulation modeling tools. Develop and review energy savings calculations across various equipment baselines. Write detailed technical reports and contribute to research and development of conservation measures. Provide essential technical support to the broader team.

Infleqtion is committed to revolutionizing the field of quantum technologies, focusing on atom-based solutions that significantly enhance sensing and computing capabilities. We are looking for driven and energetic individuals with outstanding problem-solving and technical expertise to propel our Quantum Computing initiatives.At Infleqtion, we cultivate a results-oriented culture characterized by agility, innovation, and a customer-centric approach:We eliminate silos between disciplines, engaging wherever we can make the most substantial impact.We flourish in uncertain environments, viewing challenges as opportunities for growth.We prioritize rapid prototyping while adhering to essential systems engineering principles and meticulous attention to detail.We take bold, strategic risks to drive innovation forward.We are on the lookout for a Senior Software Engineer to be a key player in developing the control system software for Infleqtion’s quantum computing technology. The successful candidate will be an experienced backend engineer with a robust background in crafting reliable and scalable scientific applications. Your contributions will be vital in designing, developing, and maintaining backend services and control systems for our neutral atom quantum computers.

Join SpotOn as a Senior Platform Engineer!At SpotOn, we are revolutionizing restaurant technology by empowering independent restaurants with cutting-edge tools designed for their success. Our award-winning point-of-sale system and AI-driven profit optimization tools are just a few ways we help operators boost their profitability, streamline operations, and nurture their top talent. Each solution we offer is supported by dedicated professionals who genuinely care about the success of our restaurant partners.Recognized as the #1 Restaurant POS by G2 (Fall 2025), thanks to the feedback from actual users.Ranked as the top-rated point-of-sale system for various businesses, including restaurants and retail, by Capterra users.Honored with Great Places to Work and Built In’s Best Workplaces awards for multiple consecutive years.We are driven by a fast-paced environment and a strong commitment to helping independent restaurant owners thrive. If you are passionate about making a significant impact with your skills and dedication, SpotOn is the right place for you.(Remote Friendly)Our Infrastructure Delivery team is on the lookout for a talented Senior Platform Engineer to enhance our foundational infrastructure platform that supports all our products. Your mission will be to create exceptional developer experiences through the development of intuitive tooling that simplifies the writing, testing, and deployment of code.You will play a crucial role in deploying hundreds of microservices by creating reliable CI/CD tooling that adheres to industry best practices. Additionally, you will help build and manage our Internal Developer Platform (utilizing Backstage) as well as various other tools that our engineering team relies on daily. You will sit at the vital intersection of infrastructure and product development.

About SpotOnAt SpotOn, we're not just creating cutting-edge restaurant technology; we empower independent restaurants with the tools they need to thrive in a competitive market. Our solutions range from award-winning point-of-sale systems to AI-driven profit enhancement tools, enabling operators to maximize profits, enhance productivity, and retain their top talent. Our commitment is complemented by a dedicated team that genuinely cares about the success of our restaurant partners.Recognized as the #1 Restaurant POS by G2 (Fall 2025), based on authentic user feedback.Celebrated as the top-rated point-of-sale (POS) for restaurants, bars, retail, and small businesses by users on Capterra.Honored with Great Places to Work and Built In's Best Workplaces awards for several consecutive years.We prioritize agility, compassion, and advocacy for independent restaurant operators, allowing them to pursue their passions. If you're looking to make a meaningful impact through dedication and innovation, SpotOn is your destination.(Remote Friendly)Join our dynamic Infrastructure Delivery team as a Senior Platform Engineer, where you will play a pivotal role in constructing the foundational infrastructure platform for our diverse product offerings. Our goal is to enhance developer experiences by providing tools that streamline the processes of writing, testing, and deploying code.Your primary responsibility will be to facilitate the deployment of numerous microservices through the development of intuitive and reliable CI/CD tooling that adheres to industry best practices. In addition, you will be involved in building and managing our Internal Developer Platform (developed with Backstage) along with various other tools utilized by our engineering team daily. We occupy a vital space at the intersection of infrastructure and product development.

Join 10beauty as a Field Service Engineer and play a vital role in delivering exceptional service and support to our clients. In this position, you will be responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing beauty equipment with precision and care. You will work closely with our team to ensure client satisfaction and uphold our commitment to excellence.

Later is a pioneering influencer marketing platform that empowers brands to craft memorable campaigns with confidence. By merging genuine creator connections, reliable insights, and expert support, Later alleviates the uncertainties associated with one of marketing's most prominent investments.Built on a robust, AI-driven platform and leveraging over a decade of unique data—including billions of social interactions, impressions, and more than $2.4 billion in verified influencer-driven sales—Later equips teams with the knowledge needed to succeed before launching their campaigns.By fusing trusted insights with professional guidance, Later simplifies influencer marketing, enabling brands to select the right creators, implement fully managed campaigns, and achieve substantial growth in awareness, engagement, and revenue. Trusted by major enterprises like Nike, Wayfair, Unilever, and Southwest Airlines, Later seamlessly combines creativity with performance, ensuring campaigns not only look impressive but also deliver exceptional results. Discover more at later.com.About this position: We are on the lookout for a Staff Engineer who possesses a solid foundation in contemporary web development technologies and is enthusiastic about building high-quality, distributed applications within our Platform’s Shared Services group. The ideal candidate is an analytical thinker who thrives in a dynamic environment, takes ownership of their responsibilities, and actively collaborates with peers, including mentoring junior team members.

Role overview The Forward Deployed AI Engineer on the TechEx team at West Monroe Partners builds and implements AI solutions to tackle business problems. This role requires direct work with advanced technologies and active involvement in deploying projects that create measurable results. Collaboration Expect to work closely with colleagues from a range of specialties. Teamwork is central to delivering AI projects that meet real-world needs and drive impact for clients. Locations Chicago Dallas Los Angeles Minneapolis New York San Francisco Seattle Washington, D.C.

Join our dynamic team at Milhouse Engineering & Construction as a Technical Writer, where your skills will contribute to creating clear, concise, and engaging documentation that supports our engineering projects. You will collaborate with engineers and project managers to produce user manuals, technical guides, and other documentation that enhance our clients' understanding of our services.