About the job
Uplane (Y Combinator F25) seeks a Forward Deployed Software Engineer based in San Francisco.
Uplane tackles inefficiencies in digital advertising by building an AI-driven system that creates high-performing ads, matches them with optimized landing pages, and manages budgets across multiple channels. The team’s goal is to unify tools and processes so companies can get more from their marketing spend.
Role overview
This Forward Deployed Software Engineer position blends hands-on software development with direct client interaction. The role centers on uncovering clients’ top challenges and building solutions that deliver clear results. Work in this role influences both the product and customer outcomes.
Why join Uplane?
- Tackle significant problems in a large, evolving market
- Take initiative and ownership to accelerate personal growth
- Collaborate with a team that values ambition, humility, and teamwork
What you will do
- Technical deployment and integration: Build and implement custom integrations and features so Uplane’s software fits smoothly into each client’s technology stack.
- Customer-led prototyping: Rapidly develop tailored solutions for clients, then work with the core team to fold successful prototypes into the main product.
- User-centric design: Apply product and design judgment to create features that address real market and customer needs.
- Collaboration: Work directly with client stakeholders, from technical teams to executives, to ensure solutions are practical and effective.

