Cavendish Professionals
Forward Deployed Engineer
Requirements
Candidates should have 3–6 years of experience as a software or product engineer, ideally at a high-growth startup, and be comfortable working across the full stack. They should be confident engaging with customers and translating complex real-world problems into software; founding-team or early-stage experience is a plus.
Job Description
I'm working with one of the most exciting seed-stage AI companies in London, and they're hiring 5 Forward Deployed Engineers.
The opportunity:
Every plane, medical device, lift, battery and building has to be tested and certified before it reaches the world, and that entire industry still runs on Word docs, PDFs and email. This team is changing that. A year ago they had one customer. Today they're deployed inside six of the ten largest companies in their sector.
What you'll do:
• Ship to production in week one, not after a three-month ramp-up
• Sit with customers, understand how they really work, then spec and build the solution end-to-end
• Own features across the whole stack: frontend, backend, data model and AI
• Grow into leadership as the company scales
Who they're looking for:
• 3–6 years as a software or product engineer, ideally at a high-growth startup
• Genuinely full-stack: they care about range, not specific frameworks (stack: TypeScript, Python, React, Node.js, AI/ML)
• Comfortable in front of customers and good at turning messy real-world problems into software
• Founding-team or early-stage experience is a big plus
The details:
📍 On-site in Shoreditch, 5 days a week (1 day remote possible)
💷 £100K–£160K base + real equity
🌍 Visa sponsorship and transfers available
⚡ Fast, four-stage process
Skills
About Cavendish Professionals
Cavendish Professionals is a specialist recruitment partner operating across Construction & Engineering and Technology. Our dedicated divisional teams combine deep market knowledge with a proactive, consultative approach, enabling us to deliver high-quality talent solutions aligned to our clients’ strategic goals. Headquartered in the UK, we support projects and organisations across the UK and Europe, partnering with businesses ranging from established industry leaders to high-growth enterprises. We are known for our transparent communication, diligent delivery and long-term relationship focus. By understanding both the technical requirements and the cultural dynamics of every brief, we consistently connect organisations with professionals who drive performance and growth. Reach out today at +44 (0)203 008 5212, and let's explore new opportunities together at Cavendish Professionals.