Forward Deployed Engineer
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tabsNew York (NY)
Software DevelopersCustom Computer Programming Services
SENIORITY
Senior
SALARY
$100,000 per year
About the role
Job Description Job DescriptionTabsis the leading AI-native revenue platform for modern finance and accounting teams. Tabs agents automate the entire contract-to-cash lifecycle, including billing, collections, revenue recognition, and reporting, to help teams eliminate manual work and accelerate cash flow.
High-growth companies likeCursorandStatsigrely on Tabs to generate invoices directly from contracts, reconcile payments in real time, and automate ASC 606 compliance.
Founded in 2023, Tabs has raised over $91 million fromLightspeed Venture Partners ,General Catalyst , andPrimary . The team is headquartered in New York and brings deep expertise in finance and AI.About the Role
Tabs is hiring a Forward Deployed Engineer to join a highly visible team that designs and delivers custom workflows, features, and integrations for our highest-value customers. You'll serve as the connective tissue between customers and product, translating complex requirements into clear solutions while partnering with implementation, customer success, product, and engineering to own the path from scoping through launch. This role sits at the intersection of go-live and long-term adoption, and the solutions you deliver often shape the core product roadmap. You'll work cross-functionally with GTM, Implementation, and Customer Success, partnering closely with Product and Engineering to surface patterns and escalate gaps based on real customer needs.What You’ll Do
Own delivery of customer projects end-to-end (scoping → launch), across a range of sizes and urgencyAct as a mini-PM: clarify requirements, define scope, and drive execution across stakeholdersBuild customer-specific solutions in Python & React, using Tabs’ APIs and internal systems to deliver custom workflowsDevelop creative solutions by combining Tabs’ APIs with flexible workflows and lightweight toolingOperate in an FDE-style capacity when needed, including investigating customer environments/tools and resolving customer-impacting issues cross-functionallyUnblock yourself through independent discovery and communicate clearly on priorities, timelines, risks, and customer impactWho You Are:
A self-starter who thrives in ambiguity and can move forward without perfect requirements or detailed specsResourceful and pragmatic - you gather context quickly, make reasonable assumptions, and unblock progressA creative problem solver who balances speed and quality when delivering customer-facing solutionsTechnical and systems-minded, with strong instincts for how components interact and where edge cases liveProduct-oriented and impact-driven - you care about shipping outcomes that work for real users and customersRequirements:
2+ years of experience and strong working knowledge of Python, with experience using it to build and support production workflows and internal toolsStrong systems thinking, including the ability to reason about data flows, integrations, edge cases, and failure modesComfort working across APIs, data, and operational tooling to deliver reliable customer-facing functionalityAbility to scope and drive delivery end-to-end: clarify requirements, define technical approach, and execute in ambiguityStrong cross-functional communicator with experience working in client-facing contextsNice to Have:
Familiarity with SQL (or confidence picking it up quickly)Familiarity with Github and software development approachExperience debugging production issues or working in live customer environmentsPrior customer-facing technical experience (solutions, implementation, support, etc.)Exposure to Field / Forward-Deployed (FDE) style work and customer-stack investigation
(e.g., CRMs/ERPs/Datawarehouses like Salesforce, Quickbooks, Snowflake)Advanced spreadsheet skills (Google Sheets / Excel) and/or familiarity with finance, accounting, or B2B operations workflowsPerks and Benefits (Full-time Employees)Competitive compensation and equityUnlimited PTOUp to 100% employer covered monthly healthcare premium (medical, dental, vision)Lunch provided via Sharebite, plus dinner for any later in office days.Parental leave up to 12 weeksTax free commuter and parking benefitsVoluntary insurances (Life, Hospital, Critical Illness, Accident)Employee Assistance Program (Rightway)Free One Medical Membership401kTabs is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome teammates of all identities and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We’re committed to creating an environment where everyone can grow, contribute, and feel comfortable being themselves.
Compensation Range: $100K - $150K
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