At a Glance
- Tasks: Take ownership of projects, make technical decisions, and deliver impactful outcomes for startups.
- Company: Join a collective of top-tier engineers building products for Silicon Valley.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, merit-based raises, free daily catering, and hybrid work options.
- Other info: Access to a vast VC network and opportunities for rapid career growth.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team making real impact from day one.
- Qualifications: 2-5 years in software roles, full-stack proficiency, and strong problem-solving skills.
The predicted salary is between 100500 - 147750 $ per year.
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 $65m 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 / Type Script and/or Python
- You are curious about how things work and have 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
- 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
- Free catering daily, plus drinks and snacks provided.
- Access to our Silicon Valley VC & founder network.
- Hybrid work with access to our Barangaroo office.
- Weekly sports and activities funded by Lyra.
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Forward Deployed Engineer – Hybrid in Melbourne employer: Lyra
Lyra is an exceptional employer that empowers its engineers to take ownership and drive impactful projects from day one. With a strong focus on employee growth, transparent progression, and a vibrant work culture, team members enjoy daily catering, access to a vast network of Silicon Valley founders, and the flexibility of hybrid work arrangements in the heart of Barangaroo. Joining Lyra means being part of a collective of top-tier talent dedicated to building meaningful software for innovative startups.
