Forward Deployed Engineer

Casca
San Francisco, CA
On-site

Who this role is best for

Best suited to mid-level engineers with a blend of technical and client-facing skills working in AI-driven fintech solutions.

Best fit for

  • Engineers who thrive in high-stakes, customer-facing technical roles.
    — “Partner directly with customers to translate critical business requirements into technical solutions”
  • Candidates with experience driving projects from concept to execution in fast-moving environments.
    — “Entrepreneurial mindset with experience driving initiatives from concept to execution”
  • Developers comfortable owning end-to-end systems integrating AI models and web applications.
    — “Architect and build end-to-end systems integrating AI models, backend APIs, and web applications”

Things to consider

  • Expect weeks with extended hours during major launches and sprints.
    — “many weeks will demand extra focus, flexibility and time”
  • Role requires balancing technical coding with strategic business priorities.
    — “balancing multiple technical and business priorities across architecture, coding, and strategic planning”

How to stand out

  • Demonstrate specific examples of translating technical concepts into business outcomes.
    — “translating complex technical concepts into clear business value propositions”
  • Highlight projects where you owned solutions from design through deployment.
    — “owning complete technical solutions from design through production deployment”
  • Showcase experience with modern AI frameworks mentioned in the stack.
    — “Solid understanding of modern programming languages and (AI) frameworks”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · CompanyLevel · Mid Level

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • customer technical solutions
  • high-stakes project ownership
  • AI-native technology implementation
Typical background
software engineeringAI development

Skills & requirements

Required

Software DevelopmentAI IntegrationCustomer Engagement

Preferred

Project ManagementTechnical Architecture

Stack & domain

ReactTypeScriptNext.jsPythonLangchainVercel Ai-sdkCommunicationProblem-solvingInnovative ThinkingBanking

About the role

Original posting from Casca via Ashby

WHY CASCA?

Casca is building AGI for banking. We’re replacing decades-old legacy systems with AI-native technology that automates 90% of the manual work humans once had to do.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Projected division of responsibilities: roughly 70% building and shipping, 30% embedded with customers and collaborating with your team.

Live in the Customer’s World

  • Embed directly with bank teams on-site, working alongside underwriters, lenders, and operators
  • Develop a deep understanding of their day-to-day workflows, bottlenecks, and pain points
  • Become the person who understands these processes better than anyone because you have seen them firsthand

Build Something Magical

  • Turn your understanding into working software that automates and improves workflows
  • Build on top of Casca’s platform to extend it into new use cases
  • Deploy AI-powered systems that replace manual processes
  • Iterate quickly based on real user feedback in production
  • Help migrate customers from legacy systems to modern, scalable solutions

Own the Lifecycle, and Shape the Platform

  • Take ownership end-to-end, from problem definition to deployment and iteration
  • Scope problems effectively and focus on delivering real value quickly
  • Feed what you learn in the field back into the platform, improving future deployments
  • Contribute to product direction based on real-world experience

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

  • A skillset at the intersection of software development, business strategy and customer engagement
  • 3+ years of experience in software engineering
  • Proven track record of translating complex technical concepts into clear business value propositions with measurable outcomes
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with experience driving initiatives from concept to execution
  • Solid understanding of modern programming languages and (AI) frameworks (e.g., React, TypeScript, Next.js, Python, LangChain, Vercel AI-SDK, etc.)
  • Strong problem-solving skills and a knack for innovative thinking
  • Excellent communication skills and a collaborative team spirit

WHAT YOU'LL GET:

  • Impact & Ownership: A unique opportunity to shape the future of banking through AI, owning end-to-end product initiatives.
  • Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a talented and passionate team that values continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
  • Competitive Compensation: Includes salary, benefits, and potential equity in a fast-growing startup.
  • Professional Growth: Access to resources and mentorship to expand your skill set, influence strategy, and accelerate your career.
  • Culture of Innovation: We encourage risk-taking, learning from failures, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in fintech.

As an early-stage company building at the frontier of AI, we work with high intensity and commitment. While schedules can vary by role/team, many weeks will demand extra focus, flexibility and time particularly during major launches and high impact sprints. We're seeking those who are aligned to and able to commit to that expectation.

Source: Casca careers (Ashby)

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