Forward Deployed Engineer

About Lyra

Driven by purpose. Defined by people.

Lyra started with a simple act. A group of engineers helped their roommates build a product from scratch. Six weeks later, that product launched. Shortly after, it raised over $2M in a pre-seed round. That company was Paraform (now raised $80m series B). And that moment was the reason Lyra exists.

Since then, we have become a collective of 70+ top-tier engineers across Australia, partnering with 50+ startups across Silicon Valley to build, design, and ship products that matter. Our mission is simple: build, teach, and grow. Join Australia's top engineering talent, building software for Silicon Valley startups.

About the Role

As a Forward Deployed Engineer, you embed directly with a client startup and take end-to-end ownership of a workstream. You're trusted to make the technical calls, commit on timelines, and deliver outcomes the founder cares about, with the autonomy of a senior engineer and the backing of Australia's strongest engineering bench.

This isn't a ramp-up role. You're generating value from week one: owning technical design for projects of moderate-to-high complexity, debugging deep in the client's systems without flailing, and shipping drama-free launches.

What we're looking for

• At least 2-5 years of experience in a similar role at other startups or software companies under your belt
• High proficiency in full-stack engineering with Next.js / TypeScript and/or Python
• You are curious about how things work and have an innate ability to problem solve - this is crucial as you won't always have the information you need to move forward
• Strong client-facing communication
• Based in Australia

Compensation & growth

• $110,500 - $147,750 ex super per year
• Transparent, level-based progression, fast promotions for high performers, with the ability to skip levels on skill
• Merit-based raises tied to performance and contribution

Benefits

• Free catering daily, plus drinks and snacks provided.
• Access to our Silicon Valley VC & founder network.
• Receive top-of-the-line work equipment.
• Hybrid work with access to our Melbourne Collins St office.
• Weekly sports and activities funded by Lyra.