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Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE)

High-growth Enterprise AI Software Company San Francisco, CA Direct Hire Engineering $180,000 - $200,000

Job Summary

As a Forward Deployed Engineer, you will work at the intersection of advanced engineering and customer success, bringing AI-native workflows to life for global enterprise leaders. You will own the entire post-sale lifecycle, from technical scoping and integration to user activation, ensuring complex systems are seamlessly integrated into the customer's workflow.

Essential Functions

  • Own post-sale onboarding and deployment from start to finish, including technical scoping and integration
  • Build customer integrations and data ingestion pipelines using Python and SQL
  • Conduct scoping and solution design sessions with GTM and RevOps teams to map complex workflows
  • Deliver live demonstrations, training sessions, and solutioning for both technical and business stakeholders
  • Translate field insights into actionable feedback for product and engineering teams to shape the roadmap
  • Develop internal playbooks to help the team scale and streamline deployment processes

Required Qualifications

  • 2 to 6 years of experience as a Software Engineer or Forward Deployed Engineer
  • Proven experience in B2B SaaS supporting technical customer relationships
  • Expert-level proficiency in Python and SQL
  • Experience with data integration and system architecture
  • Ability to interact effectively with high-level enterprise clients
  • Strong sense of ownership and ability to manage complex projects independently

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience at high-growth scale-ups or enterprise technology firms
  • Background in machine learning (ML) is a plus
  • Experience in an early-stage startup environment

Technical Skills

  • Python
  • SQL
  • Data Pipeline Construction
  • System Architecture
  • Backend Engineering
  • Solution Design

Education & Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field from a top-tier program.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary range: $180,000 - $200,000

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