About the role#
Leadbay is building the first Model Context Protocol (MCP) native company. As a Forward Deployed Engineer, you will work directly with the founders to bridge the gap between complex sales workflows and AI-driven solutions. This role is for individuals who can operate at the intersection of technical engineering and high-level business strategy. You will be responsible for landing accounts, diagnosing growth bottlenecks, and building custom agentic systems that allow sales teams to scale their addressable markets.
What you'll do#
- Land small accounts through 30-minute calls and demonstrate new workflow capabilities.
- Collaborate with large accounts to understand their growth strategies and build tailored workflows in their offices.
- Develop necessary features and tools within the MCP product and acquisition funnel.
- Build and maintain agentic systems to improve sales efficiency.
- Act as a power user of MCP to model high-efficiency sales behaviors.
- Iterate rapidly on product features, moving successful experiments into the core platform.
What you'll need#
- Technical proficiency in Python and experience building AI skills or side projects.
- Strong social skills with the ability to communicate effectively with executives, including CEOs and VPs.
- A bias for action, preferring to ship functional solutions quickly rather than waiting for perfect ones.
- Ability to diagnose customer needs, even when they differ from stated requests.
- Background in fields such as Computer Science, Business Administration, Data Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Marketing, or Operations Management.
- Comfort with ambiguity and a proactive approach to solving problems without needing constant direction.
Location & details#
- Location: San Francisco, California, United States.
- Modality: On-site, full-time.
- Term: Rolling.
- Compensation: €1.5K - €2K EUR monthly.
- Visa: Candidates must be US citizens or hold existing work authorization (sponsorship is not provided).
About Leadbay (YC F25)
Leadbay is a technology company based in San Francisco. It specializes in identifying and qualifying sales leads for small to medium-sized businesses. The company focuses on sectors where data is often difficult to find, such as construction and hospitality. It operates as part of the Y Combinator F25 batch.
How to get in at Leadbay (YC F25)
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