Forward-Deployed Engineer at Vercel

This role is designed for a high-agency, senior-level engineer who enjoys the intersection of deep technical execution and strategic customer consulting. You should have 5+ years of software experience, with at least 2 years in customer-facing roles. The ideal candidate is an expert in the Next.js ecosystem—specifically App Router and Server Components—and has a track record of leading complex migrations from legacy frameworks to modern stacks. A standout aspect of this position is the "forward-deployed" model, allowing you to embed directly with prestigious enterprise clients like PayPal and Under Armour to solve architectural challenges. While the role is remote-first, it offers significant travel (25–40%) to work hands-on with customer teams. You will be at the forefront of AI adoption, using the Vercel AI SDK to build production-grade agentic workflows and LLM-powered interfaces. **You might be a good fit if you...** * Are a TypeScript expert who prefers building production-ready solutions over theoretical slide decks. * Have successfully migrated large-scale enterprise applications from legacy React or Gatsby to Next.js. * Enjoy navigating the ambiguity of large organizations and can translate technical bottlenecks into business ROI. * Are excited about the "AI-native web" and have experience deploying LLMs or agentic tools in production.