Forward Deployed Engineer
Cardless · San Francisco
About this role
**Forward Deployed Engineer** **About Cardless** Cardless is building infrastructure for companies to design, build, and launch their own financial products. We work with companies like Coinbase and Bilt to create branded credit cards. Recently raised $60M Series C (total $170M funded), with 70+ team members scaling toward profitability. **The Role** You own getting partners from signed contract to live card program, hands-on with code on both sides. You'll: - Own technical relationships for new partner launches end-to-end - Develop product sense for where card surfaces belong in partner apps - Write integration guides, API specs, and sandbox tooling - Decide what gets built bespoke vs. platform features - Travel to partners for onsites, workshops, and launch coordination **What We're Looking For** - 6+ years building production backend systems with partners/customers in the loop - Deep systems knowledge; can debug integrations and hold end-to-end flows - Strong partner communication skills across technical and business teams - Product sense for user journeys and placement decisions - Sound judgment on bespoke vs. platform solutions **Bonus Points** - Fintech, payments, or card issuing experience - Prior forward deployed/solutions engineering at platform companies - API design and developer experience expertise - Experience turning customer builds into product features **Not a Fit If** - You prefer staying in codebase over partner conversations - You need a stable roadmap - You can't travel or need remote work **Compensation & Benefits** $190K–$295K + equity + benefits - 100% health/vision/dental primary coverage - 75% dependent coverage - Catered lunches, $250/month commuter benefit - Parental leave, flexible PTO (15+ days) - Apple equipment, 401k, team events **Location** San Francisco, CA (Jackson Square office) — 5 days/week in-office
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