Forward Deployed Software Engineer

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Job Title

Forward Deployed Software Engineer

Salary

$120K - $150K + $400K Equity

Company Description

Arzana is a YC P26 startup building the AI front office for mid-market American manufacturers. Their agents automate mission-critical workflows like quoting and order entry for companies doing up to $500M in revenue, directly integrating with ERP systems like Epicor and NetSuite to modernize the backbone of American industry.

Job Description

As one of the first engineers at Arzana, you will bridge the gap between messy operational reality and reliable automation. You will embed with manufacturers on the shop floor, scope features end-to-end, and ship production code using Next.js and Python. This role defines how Arzana scales while delivering massive efficiency gains to operators.

Location

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New York City, USA

Why this role is remarkable

• Join a fast-growing YC P26 startup as one of the first engineering hires, reporting directly to the founders and defining the company's operational DNA.
• Deliver massive tangible impact by cutting order processing times from hours to minutes for manufacturers that run the country’s physical infrastructure.
• Receive a highly competitive package including $120K-$150K salary and a significant $400K equity stake with relocation support to New York City.
  
  

What You Will Do

• Embed directly with customers at manufacturing facilities to understand complex RFQ flows and translate operational friction into automated software solutions.
• Ship end-to-end features, from agent configuration and ERP integrations to migration scripts, maintaining full ownership of everything you scope and build.
• Drive the core product roadmap by identifying breakage and opportunities on-site before anyone else, ensuring the product evolves with real-world manufacturing needs.
  
  

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The ideal candidate

• Possesses 0-3 years of software engineering experience and a degree from a top CS program, with a genuine passion or background in American manufacturing.
• Demonstrates full-stack proficiency in Python, Next.js, and PostgreSQL, with the ability to quickly master LLM orchestration and complex agent workflows.
• Maintains exceptional interpersonal skills to build immediate trust with C-suite operators and a builder bias that prioritizes shipping high-quality code at speed.
  
  

Who are Jack & Jill?

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How does this work?

• Jack's an AI agent for job searching and career coaching. He works for you.
• Jill is the AI recruiter working for the company. She recruits from Jack's network.
• If it's a match and the company wants to meet you, they'll make the intro. In the meantime, if you'd like, Jack will send you excellent alternatives.
  
  

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