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Forward Deployed Engineer
Company | Tandem |
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Location | New York, NY, USA |
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Salary | $150000 – $225000 |
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Type | Full-Time |
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Degrees | Bachelor’s |
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Experience Level | Mid Level, Senior |
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Requirements
- Strong programming skills and general Computer Science knowledge
- Experience driving engineering projects end-to-end, ideally in fast-paced, externally-facing or client-driven environments
- Proficiency with modern AI/ML technologies (e.g., LLM APIs, PyTorch, TensorFlow) and a strong foundation in full-stack web development (we use Python, React, TypeScript, PostgreSQL, and Kubernetes)
- Strong product instincts — you know what’s valuable, what’s shippable, and how to translate between the two
- Strong written and verbal communication that allows you to be an effective participant in both internal debates and external relationships
- Track record of moving quickly, finding shortcuts, and going to unreasonable lengths to deliver on goals
- High NPS with your former teammates
Responsibilities
- Work directly with key life sciences clients to shape and deliver new product and data initiatives
- Translate complex commercial and workflow needs into real prototypes, feature specs, or data products
- Design and sometimes build custom workflows, pipelines, or integrations — especially where AI/ML adds value
- Represent Tandem in external technical discussions, helping pharma leaders think creatively about what’s possible
- Collaborate with BD and account teams to deepen relationships and unlock new commercial opportunities
- Help the product and eng teams decide what to productize vs. pilot vs. leave as bespoke to individual clients
- Lay the foundation for a forward-deployed engineering function over time
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in fast-paced, externally-facing or client-driven environments