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Forward Deployed Engineer, Python

United States 125000.00 - 200000.00 USD / Year · Job Posted February 18, 2026
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We're looking for a high-performing Python focused Forward Deployed Engineer to serve as the technical bridge between Socket's enterprise customers and our engineering teams. In this role, you'll combine your software development expertise with exceptional customer skills to drive successful implementations, write custom code, and build the foundation for our professional services offering. You'll play a critical role in ensuring our largest customers achieve maximum value from Socket's security platform while helping shape the future of our technical services. This role is remote with 20-30% travel required for customer onsite engagements.

Job Responsibility

  • Serve as the primary technical advisor and trusted expert for 5-8 enterprise accounts
  • Write custom code, scripts, and integrations to solve complex customer implementation challenges
  • Lead technical onboarding sessions, training workshops, and hands-on implementation guidance
  • Develop custom SAST rules, CVE rules, and security policies tailored to customer environments
  • Coordinate seamless technical rollouts and integrations across complex enterprise environments
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with customer engineering teams and security stakeholders
  • Create standardized technical documentation, best practices guides, and reusable implementation playbooks
  • Facilitate communication between customers and internal product teams, translating feedback into actionable insights
  • Conduct on-site technical engagements including security assessments, alert optimization, and advanced configuration
  • Review and optimize customer alert configurations, reducing noise and improving security coverage
  • Anticipate technical challenges and proactively develop solutions that drive product adoption and customer success
  • Support the development of billable professional services offerings and advanced technical consulting

Requirements

  • 5+ years of software development experience with strong coding skills in Python
  • Proven track record building integrations, APIs, webhook implementations, and automation scripts in production environments
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills with natural ability to explain complex technical concepts
  • A customer-first mindset
  • Strong understanding of modern development workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices
  • Knowledge of security tools, vulnerability management, and software composition analysis preferred
  • Experience with open source ecosystems and supply chain security concepts
  • Comfortable with travel and on-site customer engagements
  • Experience with scripting and automation for DevOps or security use cases

Nice to have

  • Knowledge of security tools, vulnerability management, and software composition analysis preferred
  • Experience with open source ecosystems and supply chain security concepts

What we offer

  • Equity
  • Health insurance
  • Vacation time
  • Holidays
  • Paid parental leave
  • Market competitive salary bands
  • Meaningful equity program
  • Comprehensive health benefits for you and your family
  • Flexible time-off, holidays, and winter shutdown to rest & recharge
  • Paid parental leave
  • Remote-first, with quarterly team off-sites
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