Forward Deployed Software Engineer at Blitzy – Burlington, Massachusetts

About Blitzy

Blitzy is a Cambridge, MA based AI software development platform on a mission to revolutionize the software development life cycle by autonomously building custom software to unlock the next industrial revolution. We're transforming how enterprises build software, turning enterprise requirements into production-ready code with an agentic software development platform that can autonomously execute 80% of the quantum of software development work. We're backed by multiple tier 1 investors, and have proven success as founders of previous start-ups.

U.S. GenAI startup, Burlington/Cambridge Office

Build the bridge between cutting-edge AI and real-world software development

Location: Burlington, MA (Hybrid: 3 days/week on-site with customer in Burlington, 2 days/week at 1 Kendall Square, Cambridge)

Travel: Minimal - role is based in Greater Boston area

Compensation: $160,000 - $185,000 annually

The Role

We're looking for a Forward Deployed Software Engineer who thrives at the intersection of cutting-edge AI technology and real-world enterprise software challenges. You'll embed directly with our customer's engineering team in Burlington, MA, helping them revolutionize their software development with Blitzy.

This isn't a typical solutions engineer role. You'll write production code, architect solutions, and work shoulder-to-shoulder with customer engineering teams to deliver transformative outcomes. You're equally comfortable debugging a complex integration, participating in sprint planning, or whiteboarding architecture with a CTO.

Work Arrangement: This role requires being on-site with the customer in Burlington 3 days per week and at Blitzy headquarters (1 Kendall Square, Cambridge) 2 days per week. This structure ensures deep customer partnership while maintaining connection to our core engineering team.

What Success Looks Like

You deploy Blitzy into complex enterprise environments, navigating technical constraints while delivering immediate valueYou write custom integrations and extensions that unlock new use cases for customersYou translate ambitious business goals into concrete technical implementations using Blitzy's AI capabilitiesYou identify patterns across customer needs that influence our product roadmapYou become a trusted technical advisor to engineering leaders, earning their confidence through hands-on expertiseYou drive successful POCs that expand into enterprise-wide deploymentsYou contribute code and insights back to our core platform based on field experience

What You'll Do

Customer PartnershipEmbed with customer teams during critical implementations, serving as their technical co-pilotParticipate in customer sprint planning, architecture reviews, and technical decision-makingBuild custom solutions that demonstrate Blitzy's capabilities in their specific environmentTechnical ImplementationWrite production-quality code to integrate Blitzy with existing enterprise systemsDevelop reusable patterns, scripts, and tools that accelerate customer adoptionDebug complex issues spanning customer infrastructure and our platformCreate technical demos that showcase advanced use casesStrategic ImpactDecompose executive vision into actionable engineering roadmapsIdentify expansion opportunities within accounts based on technical insightsCollaborate with our product team to prioritize features based on field experienceContribute to our technical documentation and best practicesRequired Experience4-10 years of software engineering experience with a track record of shipping production codeFluency in multiple programming languages (Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Java, Go, or C#)Deep understanding of modern software development practices (CI/CD, microservices, cloud architecture)Experience with enterprise development workflows, including Agile/Scrum methodologiesHands-on experience with Jira and enterprise software development lifecycleProven ability to navigate complex technical environments and stakeholder relationshipsStrong communication skills—you can explain technical concepts to anyone from intern to CTOMust be based in or willing to relocate to Greater Boston area for this hybrid role

What Makes You Stand Out

Experience at high-growth startups or in customer-facing engineering rolesBackground in AI/ML, developer tools, or enterprise modernization projectsTrack record of technical thought leadership (blogs, talks, open source contributions)Experience with legacy system modernization or large-scale migrationsPassion for the future of AI-powered software development

What Makes This Role Different

Unlike traditional FDSE roles that focus on configuration and support, you'll be:

Writing production code that directly impacts customer successShaping AI adoption at the frontier of what's possible with generative AIInfluencing product direction through direct field experienceWorking with our AI platform that generates complete applications, not just code snippetsGrowing with flexibility to transition into core product/platform engineering

Our Culture

Who we are: Led by two pioneering co-founders we are one of the fastest growing companies in the U.S., creating our own category of enterprise autonomous software development. We automate thousands of hours of software development for our customers, which includes strong representation within the Fortune 500.

How we work:

We move Blitzy Fast: Time is both our company's and our clients' most precious asset. We move quickly and decisively to innovate internally and deliver exceptional software externally.

Championship Mindset: We operate like a professional sports team. We win as a team by holding ourselves and each other to high standards, collaborating in-person, and remaining focused on the mission.

Passion for Invention: We're pushing the frontier of what's possible, requiring constant innovation and iteration.

We Work for the Customer: We focus on delivering outsized value to the customers we work with and expanding those relationships into deep, meaningful partnerships.

We believe in being 'everyday athletes'—taking care of ourselves so we can bring our best minds to work. We promote great sleep, movement, and restorative activities for optimal mental performance. It makes for a happier and more productive team.

Ready to Join?

If you're excited about being on the front lines of the AI revolution in software development, we want to hear from you. This role offers the rare opportunity to work with bleeding-edge technology while solving real enterprise challenges.

Application Process

30 - minute intro callConversation with customer-facing leadershipTechnical sessionOn-site interviews with the teamReference checks and offer

Total process: 5-7 days for strong candidates

Blitzy is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We believe different perspectives make us stronger.