**Company Introduction - Kaya AI**
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Kaya AI is a pre-seed startup transforming the construction supply chain and procurement through smart, intuitive technology. Over the past two years we've successfully developed a product and launched a production app, and we work closely with industry-leading companies. Going forward, we aim to deeply integrate AI into the construction industry to fundamentally change how teams collaborate and build.
**Position**
Kaya AI is looking for a **Forward Deployed Engineer** who will operate in Korea. This role is a hybrid of software engineering, customer success, and product management, and is suitable for someone with technical skills and strong client-facing communication abilities. The position will work directly with Kaya's founding engineer.
**Who We're Looking For**
This is not a typical engineering role. You will be central to direct client interaction, problem solving, and product improvement. You are a strong fit if you:
- Are proficient with Python, React, and Next.js, able to rapidly prototype and iterate based on client feedback.
- Are confident in communication and can meet regularly with clients in the Busan area to communicate effectively.
- Have a product-oriented mindset, able to create demos from client insights and clearly convey feedback to the team.
- Are willing to travel domestically (particularly to Busan) and enjoy working on-site to maintain client relationships.
- Have native-level Korean and sufficient English to collaborate with the global Kaya AI team.
**Key Responsibilities**
- Act as Kaya AI's primary technical contact for clients in Korea, making regular on-site visits centered around Busan to ensure project success and customer satisfaction.
- Collaborate with the founding engineer to rapidly develop, demo, and iteratively improve features based on client feedback.
- Work directly with clients to identify pain points, define requirements, and clearly translate these needs to the product and engineering teams.
- Actively participate in product design discussions, leveraging an intuitive understanding of UI/UX.
- Use AI-driven development workflows (GPT, Copilot, Cursor) to increase productivity and rapidly deliver creative solutions.
**First Week Expectations**
We believe the best way to integrate into the team is by solving a real problem right away. In your first week you'll be assigned a client-facing, real task that lets you immediately contribute and demonstrate impact.
**Qualifications**
- **Experience (3–5 years)**: Hands-on experience shipping software built on Python, React, and Next.js to production.
- **Client-facing ability**: Strong communication skills and the confidence to represent Kaya AI in client interactions.
- **Product mindset**: Ability to quickly understand requirements, build prototypes, and iterate based on feedback.
- **Language skills**: Native-level Korean and working-level English for collaboration.
- **AI fluency**: Familiarity with modern AI tools and workflows and the ability to actively use them.
**Preferred**
- Experience or interest in construction, supply chain, procurement, or related industries.
**Working Environment**
Kaya AI is remote-first and values flexibility and autonomy. However, this role involves important face-to-face interaction with clients in Korea—especially in Busan—so travel and on-site visits are a meaningful and valuable part of the role.
**Want to help shape the future with Kaya AI?**
We’re looking for people who want to transform construction workflows and grow with Kaya AI.
Apply now!
**About Kaya AI**
Kaya AI is a pre-seed startup transforming the construction supply chain and procurement through smart, intuitive technology. After two successful years, our production app is live, and we partner closely with industry-leading companies. As we scale thoughtfully, we aim to deeply integrate cutting-edge AI technology into how the construction industry collaborates and builds.
We are now looking for an exceptional **Forward Deployed Engineer** based in Korea to join us, working directly with our founding engineer. This unique hybrid role combines software engineering, customer success, and product management—perfect for someone technically talented, socially skilled, and comfortable in client-facing interactions.
**Who We're Looking For**
This isn’t a typical engineering job. You'll be at the intersection of client interaction, technical problem-solving, and product innovation. You’ll thrive in this role if:
- You're technically proficient, particularly with Python, React, and Next.js, and can rapidly prototype and iterate based on direct client feedback.
- You're socially confident, excellent at communication, and comfortable engaging with clients regularly in Busan.
- You have a strong product mindset, capable of gathering insights directly from clients, turning requirements into demos, and clearly communicating feedback to engineering and design teams.
- You're excited about occasional travel within Korea (particularly Busan) to maintain close client relationships and ensure project success.
- You have strong English proficiency to communicate effectively with the broader Kaya AI team, alongside your native Korean fluency.
**Your Role & Responsibilities**
- Serve as Kaya AI's primary technical point of contact for clients in Korea, regularly traveling to Busan to ensure successful project implementation and customer satisfaction.
- Work closely with the founding engineer to rapidly build, demo, and iterate on product features based on direct client insights.
- Collaborate actively with clients to identify pain points, define requirements, and translate these needs clearly back to the product and engineering teams.
- Participate actively in product design discussions, leveraging your intuitive understanding of UI/UX to guide product enhancements.
- Use AI-driven engineering workflows (GPTs, Copilot, Cursor) to improve productivity, solve challenging problems, and deliver innovative solutions quickly.
**Your First Week: Immediate Impact**
We believe the best way to integrate into the team is by tackling a real challenge right away. Your first task at Kaya will be directly aligned with client needs—allowing you to engage immediately, demonstrate your skills, and rapidly contribute meaningful value.
**Your Background**
- **Engineering (3-5 Years)**: Strong experience with Python, React, and Next.js. Proven track record shipping production-quality software.
- **Client-Facing Skills**: Exceptional interpersonal skills, able to confidently represent Kaya AI in client interactions.
- **Product Mindset**: Demonstrated ability to translate client requirements into actionable tasks, build prototypes, and iterate quickly based on feedback.
- **Language Proficiency**: Native-level Korean proficiency and working proficiency in English.
- **AI-Forward Thinking**: Familiarity with and active use of AI-enhanced workflows, keeping abreast of the latest industry tools and trends.
**Bonus Points**
- Experience or genuine interest in construction, supply chain, procurement, or related industries.
**Working at Kaya AI**
We’re remote-first and value flexibility and autonomy. However, your role will involve meaningful face-to-face interactions with our clients in Korea, especially in Busan, making travel and in-person meetings a rewarding part of your role.
Join us at a pivotal moment, helping reshape the future of construction workflows and contributing directly to Kaya AI’s innovative growth.
**Ready to make an impact at Kaya AI?**
We look forward to speaking with you!
