Senior Forward Deployed Software Engineer

Senior Forward Deployed software engineer

High proficiency in full-stack engineering with Nextjs/Typescript and or python.

Worked in an early-stage startup environment.

Based in australia.

bonus points

experience integrating openai, anthropic, and or google gemini apis

ex-cto and or founder of a startup

about lyra join australia's top engineering talent, building software for silicon valley startups. you'll work with next.js, typescript, and python to execute on the founder's vision. this is your chance to lead and or work alongside exceptional builders who push you to be your best.

joining lyra as a senior forward deployed engineer involves an initial take-home assessment, followed by a client evaluation period. successful candidates transition to a full-time role with competitive pay and benefits.

we have offices in sydney, melbourne (jan 2026), and san francisco.

about the role forward deployed engineering (fde) means embedding directly with startups that rely on us, particularly those pursuing missions in healthcare, tech, robotics, recruiting, and beyond, to help them deliver meaningful outcomes.

you can own the end-to-end execution of full-stack projects, working in small teams. this means you'll make technical decisions, execute on founder visions, and deliver outcomes that matter.

free catering, plus drinks and snacks provided.

access to our silicon valley vc & founder network.

hybrid work with access to our melbourne office.

weekly sports and activities.

• fast promotions for high performers - you can skip levels based on skill.

• merit-based raises on performance and contributions.

seniority level

mid-senior level

employment type

full-time

job function

engineering and information technology

industries

software development

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