Forward Deployed Engineer • Mid-Level

Who you are

You have a strong background in engineering with experience in frontend technologies, particularly Next.js and React. You are comfortable working directly with enterprise customers, navigating complex environments, and driving transformational outcomes. Your ability to assess technical debt and design migration strategies sets you apart.

You thrive in hands-on roles where you can lead technical discovery sessions and collaborate closely with customer teams. Your experience includes embedding within teams to deliver high-performance applications and production AI solutions. You are adept at refactoring complex rendering strategies and optimizing workflows, ensuring that you deliver value in every engagement.

What you'll do

As a Forward-Deployed Engineer at Vercel, you will work closely with our most strategic enterprise customers to drive frontend modernization and platform migrations. You will lead complex Next.js migrations, ensuring that applications are optimized for performance and scalability. Your role will involve conducting deep-dive code audits and deploying production agents using Vercel's AI SDK.

You will collaborate with engineering leadership to assess existing systems and identify areas for improvement. Your hands-on approach will allow you to work alongside customer teams, providing mentorship and guidance as they adopt new technologies. You will navigate ambiguous enterprise environments, helping customers overcome challenges and achieve their goals.

What we offer

At Vercel, we provide a flexible work environment that allows you to thrive. You will have access to mentorship opportunities and events that help you build your network and skills. Our flexible vacation policy encourages you to take time off to recharge, with a recommended four weeks per year. We support remote work, enabling you to collaborate with teammates from different time zones while providing the necessary gear and budget to outfit your workspace.