Forward Deployed Engineer

San Francisco · On-site$200k – $325k + EquityNo Visa Sponsorship

About this role

We are looking for a Forward Deployed Engineer with 1+ years of experience to join Serval’s Agent Deployment team. This is a rare opportunity to be a true customer-facing software engineer at one of the most exciting AI infrastructure companies in the market. You will work directly with customers to turn messy, high-stakes operational workflows into reliable, production-grade AI systems that deliver immediate business value.

This is not a typical implementation role. You will be an engineer first, shipping real product and contributing directly to the core platform while partnering closely with customers on some of Serval’s most strategic deployments. As a founding member of a new team, you will have the chance to help define how the function operates, influence product direction, and play a direct role in company growth.

What will you be doing?

Architect and build production-grade systems for strategic pilots, translating complex customer requirements into scalable, durable implementations

Design, implement, and maintain backend services, APIs, and integrations that expand the capabilities of Serval’s AI agent platform

Build secure, high-performance integrations with external systems, with a focus on reliability, observability, and long-term maintainability

Turn real customer pain points and edge cases into reusable product capabilities that improve the platform for future deployments

Own the technical lifecycle of key deployments from initial architecture through launch, scaling, and ongoing optimization

Partner directly with customers, sales, and internal engineering teams to solve high-impact problems and move quickly from idea to production

Help shape a new function from the ground up in a role with clear visibility, ownership, and influence across the business

Company at a glance

Serval is an AI platform for IT teams that automates over 50% of support tickets, offering a modern alternative to legacy systems like ServiceNow. Founded in 2024, it serves leading organizations including Perplexity, Together AI, and Verkada.

Founded2024
Team Size11-50
WorkspaceOn-site
StageSeries B
IndustryAI/ML
Locations
Financial District, San Francisco, CA, USA ·San Francisco, United States
Investors
BoxGroup ·Evantic ·First Round ·General Catalyst ·Meritech Capital Partners ·Redpoint Ventures ·Sequoia Capital
Websiteserval.com
LinkedInLinkedIn

What happens next

Skip the application pile. I get you in front of the people who decide.

Confirm the fit

A few questions to make sure this role is the right shape for you. Two minutes.

I pitch you to the company

I write the intro, send it to the founder, and handle the back-and-forth.

A meeting lands on your calendar

When the company wants to meet, I get the call on your calendar. You just show up.

Culture & values

Company values focus on freeing people to focus on meaningful work

Founded in early 2024, indicating a startup culture

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