Forward Deployed Engineer

LB103
  • £100,000 - £150,000
  • London

Founding Forward Deployed Engineer


We’re partnering with a YC-backed InsurTech start-up that’s transforming how the world’s insurers process claims — blending human empathy with cutting-edge AI to make life’s hardest moments easier.


This is an opportunity to join as a Founding Forward Deployed Engineer, working directly with the founding team to build mission-critical systems for major insurance partners. You’ll engage directly with customers, ship code fast, and shape the technical direction of a company moving at a serious pace.


💡 The Role

  • Work directly with customers - from engineers to execs - to understand needs and build solutions that get them live quickly.
  • Design and deploy systems that power seamless onboarding and reliable operations for insurers.
  • Deliver accurate analytics and insights that help clients make better decisions.
  • Drive improvements to the core platform based on user feedback and data.


💻 Tech Stack

 Next.js • Node.js • GCP • Postgres • Terraform


 Why Join

  • Collaborate directly with YC founders on zero-to-one product builds.
  • Learn first-hand how to scale an early-stage startup.
  • 28 days’ annual leave + 30 days remote flexibility each year.
  • Private health cover, company off-sites, and Skilled Worker visa sponsorship available.


This is a founding-team role in an ambitious 9-9-6 start-up — ideal for engineers who thrive in high-intensity, high-impact environments and want to see the results of their work live in production every week.

Anna Heneghan Head of Machine Learning & AI Recruitment

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