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Helios Labs (YC S26)

Forward Deployed Engineer

North America

June 26, 2026 at 8:03 AM

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Location

  • United States (Remote)

Languages

  • JavaScript
  • TypeScript

Frameworks

  • React
  • Next.js

Cloud Services

  • Google Cloud

Experience Level

  • Any (new grads ok)

We are looking for a Forward Deployed Engineer to work directly with non-profit and for-profit law firms, understand their workflows, and build full-stack AI products that make a difference in people’s lives. You will manage high-impact customer deployments representing $300K+ in contract value.


Responsibilities include:

  • Build full-stack features across frontend, backend, database, integrations, and AI workflows.
  • Work directly with legal aid organizations to understand their needs and translate messy real-world processes into clean software.
  • Use AI coding tools effectively to move faster, generate high-quality code, debug issues, and increase engineering leverage.
  • Own projects end-to-end, from scoping to implementation to deployment.


You may be a great fit if you:

• Are a strong full-stack engineer who can ship production software quickly.

• Are comfortable across React/Next.js, backend APIs, databases, and cloud deployment.

• Can work directly with non-technical users and turn ambiguous problems into working products.

• Care deeply about access to justice and building technology for underserved communities.

• Are comfortable operating in a fast-paced startup environment with high ownership and limited structure.


This role will begin as a contract position, with the possibility of transitioning to full-time.


Skills: Next.js, Google Cloud

Experience: Any (new grads ok)

US visas: US citizen/visa only

Salary$25 - $45 / hourly