Graduate Forward Deployed Engineer

lyra Australia
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Join Lyra as a Graduate Forward Deployed Engineer to build software for Silicon Valley startups. You'll work with Next.js, TypeScript, and Python to execute on founder visions. This role involves embedding directly with startups to help them deliver meaningful outcomes.

Key Highlights
Embedding with startups
Full-stack project execution
Technical decision-making
Key Responsibilities
Own the end-to-end execution of full-stack projects
Work in small teams
Make technical decisions
Execute on founder visions
Deliver outcomes that matter
Technical Skills Required
Next.js TypeScript Python OpenAI Anthropic Google Gemini APIs
Benefits & Perks
Free catering
Drinks and snacks provided
Access to Silicon Valley VC & founder network
Top-of-the-line work equipment
Hybrid work with access to Sydney office
Weekly sports and activities
Fast promotions for high performers
Merit-based raises on performance and contributions
Nice to Have
Experience integrating OpenAI, Anthropic, and or Google Gemini APIs
Background in an early-stage startup environment

Job Description



Compensation: $83,200 - $165,750 per year


What We're Looking For:

  • High proficiency in Full-stack engineering with Nextjs/Typescript and or Python.
  • Based in Australia.


Bonus Points:

  • Experience integrating OpenAI, Anthropic, and or Google Gemini APIs
  • Background in an early-stage startup environment.


Visa Sponsorship:

We sponsor visa subclasses 482, 186, 494, 407, 403, 408


About Lyra:

Join Australia's top engineering talent, building software for Silicon Valley startups. You'll work with Next.js, TypeScript, and Python to execute on the founder's visions while learning directly from founders and senior engineers. This is your chance to grow fast, ship real products, and work alongside exceptional builders who push you to be your best.


Joining Lyra as a Graduate Forward Deployed Engineer involves an initial take-home assessment, followed by paid training and/or a client evaluation period. Successful candidates transition to a full-time role with competitive pay and benefits.


We have offices in Sydney, Melbourne (Feb 2026), and San Francisco.


About the Role:

Forward Deployed Engineering (FDE) means embedding directly with startups that rely on us, particularly those pursuing missions in healthcare, tech, robotics, recruiting, and beyond, to help them deliver meaningful outcomes.


You can own the end-to-end execution of full-stack projects, working in small teams. This means you'll have a chance to make technical decisions, execute on founder visions, and deliver outcomes that matter. By joining as a Graduate FDE, you'll work alongside Australia's best engineering talent while leapfrogging your rate of learning and real-world impact.


Benefits:

  • Free catering, 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 Sydney office.
  • Weekly sports and activities.


Growth & Expectations:

  • Fast promotions for high performers - you can skip levels based on skill.
  • Merit-based raises on performance and contributions.

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