Software Engineer, Forward Deployed Agent Builder

About this role

Brex is seeking a hands-on Software Engineer to design and deploy AI agents that automate internal workflows across the company. You'll embed with teams to understand their processes, then build and ship agentic systems using LLMs and tool frameworks, measuring impact through defined metrics.

What you'll do

• Embed with internal teams to understand workflows and job functions through shadowing and research
• Design and deploy AI agents that automate real workflows across different business functions
• Integrate agents with internal systems, APIs, and data sources
• Define evaluation frameworks and success metrics to measure agent performance
• Build shared tooling and playbooks to accelerate future agent deployments

What they're looking for

• LLM and agent framework development (MCP, function calling, RAG)
• Full-stack AI system building (data, APIs, orchestration, product)
• SQL/NoSQL database design and optimization
• Workflow decomposition and systems thinking
• Cross-functional collaboration and influence
• Production-grade AI/automation systems
• Python or similar backend programming

Benefits

• Hybrid work with 3 coordinated office days per week (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday)
• Up to 4 weeks of fully remote work per year
• Competitive salary: $152,000 - $240,000
• Equity and additional compensation packages available
• Work with cutting-edge AI technology
• Collaborative environment with high autonomy