Founding Forward Deployed Engineer

Founding Forward Deployed Engineer (AI / Healthcare Automation)Recruiting from Scratch is a premier talent firm that focuses on placing the best product managers, software, and hardware talent at innovative companies. Our team is 100% remote and we work with teams across the United States to help them hire.Location: San Francisco, CA (On-site + 50–70% travel) Company Stage of Funding: Seed (~$1.9M raised) Office Type: On-site Salary: $150,000 – $200,000 + EquityCompany DescriptionOur client is an early-stage AI healthcare startup building automation systems to streamline clinic operations. Their platform leverages voice AI agents, browser automation, and LLM-powered workflows to handle complex administrative tasks like scheduling, referral processing, and insurance authorizations.Founded by highly technical founders with deep research backgrounds, the company is already deployed in live clinical environments and rapidly growing with paying customers. They are focused on making AI systems actually work in real-world healthcare settings—bridging the gap between cutting-edge models and operational workflows.What You Will DoOwn technical delivery end-to-end for customer deploymentsTravel to clinics (50–70%) to understand workflows and operational pain pointsTranslate real-world processes into structured systems powering AI agentsConfigure and deploy voice AI agents and automation pipelinesBuild and maintain integrations with EHR systems (Epic, Athena, etc.)Serve as the technical point of contact for customers during deploymentsDebug and resolve live production issues in real-timeWork directly with founders to shape product and deployment strategyBuild internal tools and playbooks to scale deployments across customersContinuously improve system reliability, performance, and usabilityIdeal Candidate Background2+ years of experience as a software engineer or forward deployed engineerStrong proficiency in Python and backend developmentExperience shipping LLM-powered features or AI systems in productionExperience deploying and managing cloud infrastructure (AWS or GCP)Ability to debug and fix issues in live production environmentsStrong problem-solving skills and ability to operate independentlyComfortable working in fast-paced startup environmentsWillingness to travel frequently and work on-site with customersPreferredExperience with voice AI agents or browser automation systemsExperience integrating with EHR systems (Epic, Athena, HL7, FHIR)Prior startup experience (Seed to Series B)Experience in healthcare, healthtech, or regulated environmentsCustomer-facing engineering experienceStrong ownership mindset and ability to operate with ambiguityCompensation and BenefitsCompetitive base salary: $150,000 – $200,000Competitive early-stage equityVisa sponsorship availableHigh-impact founding team roleDirect access to founders and key product decisionsOpportunity to work on real-world AI deployments in healthcareSignificant ownership and career growthWhy JoinThis is a rare opportunity to work at the intersection of AI and real-world healthcare operations. You won't just build systems—you'll deploy them in live environments and see immediate impact.If you enjoy building, shipping, and owning systems end-to-end, and want to work directly with customers while shaping how AI is applied in the real world, this role offers unmatched ownership, learning, and impact.