Founding Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE)

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Dataleap, a YC‑backed startup that has raised $3 million, is building an agentic operating system for enterprises. The company's technology powers thousands of AI agents that are already driving rapid revenue growth, and it is now looking for a Founding Forward Deployed Engineer to work directly with its biggest DACH customers from a Munich base. In this role you will be the on‑site engineer for large German‑language enterprises, partnering with a Deployment Strategist to uncover high‑impact workflows and deliver production‑ready AI agents. Your day will involve running workshops, hackathons and implementation sprints, designing and integrating complex multi‑step workflows that tie into existing systems such as SAP, internal APIs and legacy tools. You will also act as a technical peer to customer CTOs, diagnose platform limitations, and collaborate with Dataleap's core engineering team to implement fixes directly, often writing the necessary code yourself. The position requires a strong full‑stack engineering background with the ability to dive deep into technical challenges. You must have a proven track record of shipping agentic systems, tool‑use loops, or LLM‑driven features that operate reliably under load. The employer expects you to be able to scope a complex use case in a morning meeting and have a working prototype by the end of the day, demonstrating a high‑velocity, high‑ownership mindset. Native‑level German proficiency and residence in Munich, or willingness to relocate, are essential. Nice‑to‑have attributes include familiarity with Go, prior experience as a founder or early‑stage employee, and hands‑on work with Claude, Cursor, and coding agents. The role offers direct exposure to the founder's network, an unlimited AI budget, top‑of‑market equity for a founding hire, and a seat at the table as the European organization expands from Munich. The company promises rapid personal growth, the chance to influence product direction, and even backing if you later decide to start your own venture. What the role asks for: - Strong full‑stack engineering skills - Native‑level German proficiency - Based in Munich or willing to relocate - Experience shipping agentic or LLM systems at scale - Ability to deliver scoped use case within a day - Familiarity with Go (nice‑to‑have) - Founder or early‑employee background (nice‑to‑have) - Experience with Claude, Cursor, coding agents (nice‑to‑have)