# Forward Deployed Engineer at Automat

- Company: Automat
- What the company does: AI agents that operate computers like people do. Replace UiPath and legacy RPA with self-healing, managed automation. Deploy in days, not months. Backed by Y Combinator and Felicis.
- Company website: https://www.runautomat.com/
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Mid level
- Location: San Francisco
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $145K to $200K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-07-16
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/automat/370d0d2e-e427-40d9-9c13-6da97f8a5650
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/automat-forward-deployed-engineer/

## About the role

We value curiosity, collaboration, and impact above rigid requirements. If you're excited about AI and automation, thrive in flexible, creative environments, and want to work on meaningful, pioneering projects, this role is for you. We encourage anyone to apply — we think talent, passion, and your unique perspective can outweigh years of experience. We are really looking for someone who can hit the ground running on day one and contribute at a rapid pace, while also being someone from whom we ourselves can learn.

## What they're looking for

- Top notch communication and collaboration skills, particularly bridging discussions between technical and non-technical teams
- Comfort navigating ambiguity and wearing multiple hats
- Proactive mindset and high initiative, with a bias toward action
- An intrinsic desire to leave things better than you found them
- Work across the stack and be multi-disciplinary
- Experience as an IC in startups or other dynamic, high-growth settings

Tags: Engineering