Forward Deployed Engineer

Decodahealth

Toronto Office, CA

On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Best suited to mid-level engineers with Python and data systems expertise who thrive in customer-facing technical roles within health tech.

Best fit for

Engineers who enjoy balancing technical depth with direct customer interaction.
— “equal parts technical expert and customer advocate”
Candidates with experience in data migration and legacy system integration.
— “Build and maintain high-performance Python-based pipelines and scrapers”
Developers who proactively seek automation opportunities in workflows.
— “naturally look for ways to leverage LLMs and automation”

Things to consider

Occasional on-site travel required for customer deployments.
— “Occasionally head on-site for our largest customers”
Must balance multiple deployments and customer needs simultaneously.
— “Own technical delivery across multiple deployments”

How to stand out

Demonstrate specific examples of turning customer feedback into tools.
— “Turn field feedback into tools, playbooks, and building blocks”
Highlight health tech or EMR experience in your application.
— “Experience in health tech or working with Electronic Medical Record”
Showcase projects where you improved UX in technical products.
— “Work within our React/Next.js stack to polish interfaces”

Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · TeamLevel · Senior

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

What success looks like

successful technical delivery across multiple deployments
high-performance data migrations
intuitive onboarding flows

Typical background

strong experience in Python with a focus on web scrapingproficiency in data manipulation and working with PostgreSQL

Skills & requirements

Required

PythonWeb ScrapingData ManipulationPostgreSQLReact/next.jsUX RefinementCustomer AdvocacyTechnical DeliveryData MigrationsHigh-performance PipelinesCustomer TeamsTrade-offsOnboarding FlowsField FeedbackBuilding BlocksOn-site Deployments

Preferred

Health TechEMR SystemsTypeScriptLlmsAutomationFriction Point ResolutionTeam And Client MovementClarity And Follow-throughTechnical Hurdles Translation

Stack & domain

PythonWeb ScrapingBeautifulsoupSeleniumPlaywrightPandasSQLPostgreSQLTypeScriptReactNext.jsCommunicationBias For ActionAi-first MindsetHealth TechEmr SystemsMedical PracticesPatient Care

About the role

Original posting from Decodahealth via Ashby

At Decoda Health, we’re building the operating system for medical practices. Our platform automates the high-friction work - scheduling, payments, communications, and charting - so providers can focus on patients.
We are looking for a Forward-Deployed Engineer who is equal parts technical expert and customer advocate. You will be the bridge between our platform and the clinics we serve. If you are a personable engineer who loves solving complex problems and making customers happy, we want to meet you.
IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL:
Own technical delivery across multiple deployments, from first prototype to stable production.
Drive Data Migrations: Build and maintain high-performance Python-based pipelines and scrapers to extract information from legacy systems.
Embed with Customer Teams: Understand their needs, remove blockers early, and guide the adoption of what you build.
Make Trade-offs: Balance scope, speed, and quality; adjust plans to protect delivery.
Refine the UX: Work within our React/Next.js stack to polish interfaces, ensuring onboarding flows are intuitive and high-value for clinic staff.
Codify Patterns: Turn field feedback into tools, playbooks, and building blocks that help the rest of the team move faster.
High-Touch Deployments: Occasionally head on-site for our largest customers to oversee complex transitions and ensure success from day one.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:
Technical Foundations
Data & Backend: Strong experience in Python with a focus on web scraping (BeautifulSoup, Selenium, or Playwright).
Data Systems: Proficiency in data manipulation (Pandas, SQL) and working with PostgreSQL.
Mindset & Interpersonal
AI-First Mindset: You naturally look for ways to leverage LLMs and automation to solve messy data challenges or streamline manual workflows.
Bias for Action: You see a friction point and want to fix it immediately. You keep teams and clients moving with clarity and follow-through.
Exceptional Communication: You leave customers feeling energized and heard. You can translate technical hurdles into clear updates.
BONUS:
Experience in health tech or working with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems.
Experience with TypeScript, React, and Next.js.
WHY JOIN DECODA:
Compensation: $100,000 – $140,000 CAD.
High Impact: A high-ownership role at a YC-backed company where your work directly improves patient care.
Team Culture: Join a fast-moving, on-site team in Toronto that values high talent and zero ego.

Source: Decodahealth careers (Ashby)