Senior Forward Deployed Engineer, AI Transformation

About the role

Zaigo is looking for senior engineers who build AI‑powered tools directly inside client environments. You will own the end‑to‑end delivery of production software for US‑based mid‑market and PE‑backed companies.

Key responsibilities

• Take vague client problems, design a solution, build it, and ship usable versions within the same week.
• Work closely with a US Engagement Lead and the founders, presenting demos to client executives and handling live questions.
• Integrate with client APIs, data stores, cloud platforms, identity and security systems, and ensure robust deployment and error handling.

Required profile

• 5+ years of production software development with full ownership of features.
• Comfortable on client calls, presenting to executives, and collaborating with client IT teams.
• Strong written English, clear async communication, and ability to work overlapping US Eastern hours.

Required skills

• Experience with AI development tools such as Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, and AI agents.
• Proficiency in cloud platforms: Azure, AWS, or GCP.
• Knowledge of identity providers: Entra or Okta.
• Familiarity with data platforms: Fabric, Snowflake, or Databricks.
• Full‑stack development including databases, backend, UI, authentication, integrations, and deployment pipelines.