About the company
Our client is a technology consulting company.
The role
Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Serve as a software engineer embedded with client teams, creating and supporting web and AI-enabled applications. Take responsibility for technical delivery from early design to live operation, and explain the work to business audiences. The position is fully on-site and includes periodic client visits.
What you'll do
- Build and support web applications and AI-enabled applications for large corporate clients.
- Take full responsibility for technical projects, from early design through to live release.
- Work independently in shifting, loosely defined client settings.
- Walk clients through technical designs and finished work in a clear, advisory style.
- Visit client sites roughly monthly to collaborate face to face with stakeholders.
Requirements
What we're looking for
- At least 3 years of professional software engineering experience, with 3 to 8 years being typical.
- A track record of shipping and supporting web or AI-enabled applications.
- Past experience guiding engineering efforts in a lead, founding or similarly high-responsibility position.
- Self-direction when requirements are unclear.
- Real experience working with clients or customers, including explaining technical topics to non-technical people.
- Readiness for a fast-paced environment where deadlines may occasionally stretch into weekends.
Bonus points
- Prior experience as a startup co-founder or CTO.
- A degree in computer science or engineering.
- Early involvement at a small AI-focused software firm.
- Regular use of AI-assisted coding tools.
Benefits
Compensation and benefits
- Base salary: USD 180,000 per year
- Performance-based variable pay
- Equity
- Health, dental and vision coverage
- Flexible time off
- Life and disability insurance
- Tax-advantaged health and commuter accounts
Location and work model
- New York City, NY, United States
- On-site, 5 days per week in office
- Full-time
Skills Required
- At least 3 years of professional software engineering experience
- Experience shipping and supporting web or AI-enabled applications
- Experience guiding engineering efforts in a lead, founding, or similarly high-responsibility role
- Ability to work independently when requirements are unclear
- Experience working with clients or customers and explaining technical topics to non-technical audiences
- Willingness to work in a fast-paced environment where deadlines may occasionally require weekend work
- Prior experience as a startup co-founder or CTO
- Degree in computer science or engineering
- Early experience at a small AI-focused software firm
- Regular use of AI-assisted coding tools
What We Do
Raydar is a talent acquisition and business consulting firm that connects world-class and emerging talent with growing organizations. It supports companies through team development, strategic hiring, and customized growth solutions, helping clients recruit roles such as engineers, product managers, executives, legal counsel, and quantitative traders. Raydar focuses on understanding each organization’s needs, culture, and long-term goals to build high-impact teams.
