EA, Forward Deployed Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Embed on-site or remotely with client organizations to gain insights into workflows and pinpoint opportunities for agentic AI automation.

• Facilitate workflow discovery sessions and collaboratively develop prioritized roadmaps for workflows suitable for automation.

• Design and construct agentic skills utilizing NGP VAN and the NGP VAN Interface.

• Oversee the skill delivery process from gathering requirements through design, construction, testing, deployment, and iteration.

• Act as a reliable technical advisor to client personnel and leadership.

• Convey AI concepts in an accessible manner and assist stakeholders in navigating change management.

• Contribute features and enhancements to the NGP VAN Interface's MCP-based integration layer.

• Enhance the NGP VAN API based on gaps identified during client deployments.

• Document skill designs, deployment patterns, and reusable components thoroughly.

• Integrate field learnings into product feedback, roadmap contributions, and engineering priorities.

⛳️ Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in professional software engineering or product management.

• Proven ability to independently build and deliver production-quality software.

• Experience working with LLM APIs, agentic frameworks, and/or MCP-based tools.

• Background in designing and implementing skills, tools, or agents that automate actual workflows.

• Proficient in back-end or full-stack development using Python, Node.js, or .NET.

• Comfortable working across the stack as required by client engagements.

• Strong understanding of REST APIs, including both consumption and design.

• Client-facing experience in conducting discovery sessions and managing stakeholder expectations.

• Ability to convert real-world requirements into technical specifications effectively.

• Capable of working independently in an embedded or forward-deployed model.

• Familiarity with Democratic campaigns, progressive nonprofits, and/or political technology.

• Willingness and ability to travel on-site to meet with customer organizations.

• Must not require current or future sponsorship for employment authorization in the United States.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package that supports health, well-being, and professional growth.

• Potential bonuses.

• Incentives.

• Equity opportunities.

• An inclusive and equitable workplace culture.

• Reasonable accommodations available during the application process.