Forward Deployed Engineer Job at Vercel (San Francisco)

Forward Deployed Engineer

Forward Deployed Engineers (FDEs) partner directly with key technical & strategi...

Location

United States

Salary:

107000.00 - 168000.00 USD / Year

Addepar

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

2+ years experience as a professional Software Engineer
Proficiency with one or more object-oriented programming language (Java and/or Python preferred) and/or compiled language (Go, Rust, Scala preferred)
Experience building systems with Relational or NoSQL database storage
BS+ in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics or other highly technical field paired with software industry experience
Ability to lead complex projects, relationships and timelines
Excels working in a cross disciplinary team/environment

Job Responsibility

Partner directly with key technical & strategic counterparts at Addepar's largest enterprise engagements
Build custom data integrations and extend platform capabilities
Operate with autonomy and ownership to drive ground-breaking change for customers
Work in small teams with minimal supervision to set priorities, lead client interactions, and be responsible for end-to-end delivery of critically important projects
Solve complex technical challenges and explore new and emerging technologies
Deliver high value customer outcomes
Turn lessons learned and value gathered in the field into scalable and repeatable long term solutions
Collaborate with teams across Addepar's engineering and product organization
Provide valuable insight to inform design strategy and contribute directly to the core product code base
Partner with other members of the FDE team to continuously evaluate opportunities, strategic priorities, and commitments

What we offer

bonus
equity
benefits
reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities

Fulltime

Forward Deployed Engineer

We are looking for one of our first engineering hires in Singapore — a Forward D...

Location

Singapore , Singapore

Salary:

Not provided

Addepar

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Minimum 4+ years of experience as a professional Software Engineer
Proficiency in one or more object-oriented programming languages (Java and/or Python preferred), and/or compiled languages (Go, Rust, Scala preferred)
Experience building systems with relational or NoSQL database storage
A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or another technical field, paired with professional software engineering experience
Strong ability to lead complex projects, manage timelines, and build strong working relationships
Comfortable working in cross-functional and collaborative team environments

Job Responsibility

Work in small, agile teams with minimal supervision, setting priorities and managing client interactions
Take full responsibility for the end-to-end delivery of high-value projects
Gain exposure to a wide variety of technical challenges, new technologies, and complex problem-solving opportunities
Turn lessons learned from client engagements into scalable, long-term solutions
Collaborate closely with Addepar’s engineering and product teams to share insights, inform design strategy, and contribute directly to our core product

Fulltime

Staff Software Engineer, Forward Deployed

As a Staff Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) at Invisible, you'll lead high-impact...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

Invisible Technologies

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

5+ years of software engineering experience, including significant time spent building data, ML, or backend systems
Deep proficiency in Python and experience with ML/LLM frameworks such as Hugging Face, LangChain, OpenAI, Pinecone, etc.
Familiarity with full-stack or API-based deployment patterns (Docker, FastAPI, Kubernetes, GCP/AWS)
Strong product and system design instincts — you understand business needs and how to translate them into technical architecture
Experience building usable systems from messy data and ambiguous requirements
Excellent communication and client-facing skills
you’ve led conversations with technical and non-technical stakeholders alike
Proven experience owning projects from scoping through deployment in ambiguous, high-stakes environments
Be willing to be on-call for our customers when situations ari
Ability to travel roughly 25–50 % of the time, sometimes short-notice trips—primarily across Europe with occasional international roll-outs—to work directly on-site with clients

Job Responsibility

Partner with delivery and executive stakeholders to scope, design, and lead implementation of AI-driven solutions
Identify transformational opportunities in messy, ambiguous workflows and turn them into repeatable systems
Lead architecture design and trade-off discussions across performance, scalability, cost, and reliability
Own projects from first discovery call through full deployment — including client-facing delivery, internal coordination, and post-launch iteration
Build shared infrastructure, reusable components, and internal playbooks to level-up the team
Coach and mentor mid-level engineers and help shape the culture of forward-deployed AI engineering at Invisible

What we offer

Bonuses and equity are included in offers above entry level

Fulltime

Forward Deployed Engineer

As a Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) at Virtru, you will play a pivotal role in ...

Location

United States , Columbia

Salary:

190000.00 - 240000.00 USD / Year

Virtru

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Active U.S. TS/SCI Clearance required
Minimum of 5+ years of experience as a cloud engineer, demonstrating a strong understanding of SRE principles for highly scalable and reliable systems
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
Proficiency in DevSecOps practices, with experience in source code repositories and CI/CD pipeline solutions such as Team Foundation Server/Azure DevOps, Bitbucket, and GitHub
Expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and best practices for managing cloud infrastructure
Familiarity with containerization, Kubernetes (k8s) and orchestration tooling such as OpenShift, Rancher, and Helm
Ability to excel both independently and as part of a collaborative team
Effective communication and collaboration skills with the on-site customer and the support team
Willingness to work onsite 3-5 days per week in Columbia, MD

Job Responsibility

Monitor platform and containerized applications to ensure optimal performance and availability
Identify and mitigate performance and availability risks and issues in real-time
Contribute to the development and optimization of core platform functions to establish a robust infrastructure
Collaborate closely with internal teams and government clients on a daily basis

What we offer

A Flexible PTO policy
A $1,500 annual Learning & Development Stipend
Home-Office Stipend
Internal mobility options
Frequent company-sponsored Team Celebrations
Access to an Employee Assistance Program
Access to Headspace, a mental health app
A high degree of flexibility
Competitive compensation
Generous parental, medical, and bereavement policies

Fulltime

Forward Deployed Engineer

As a Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) at Virtru, you will play a pivotal role in ...

Location

United States , Tampa

Salary:

190000.00 - 240000.00 USD / Year

Virtru

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Active U.S. Secret Clearance required
Minimum of 5+ years of experience as a cloud engineer, demonstrating a strong understanding of SRE principles for highly scalable and reliable systems
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
Proficiency in DevSecOps practices, with experience in source code repositories and CI/CD pipeline solutions such as Team Foundation Server/Azure DevOps, Bitbucket, and GitHub
Expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and best practices for managing cloud infrastructure
Familiarity with containerization, Kubernetes (k8s) and orchestration tooling such as OpenShift, Rancher, and Helm
Ability to excel both independently and as part of a collaborative team
Effective communication and collaboration skills with the on-site customer and the support team
Willingness to work onsite 5 days a week in Tampa, FL.

Job Responsibility

Monitor platform and containerized applications to ensure optimal performance and availability
Identify and mitigate performance and availability risks and issues in real-time
Contribute to the development and optimization of core platform functions to establish a robust infrastructure
Collaborate closely with internal teams and government clients on a daily basis.

What we offer

Flexible PTO policy
$1,500 annual Learning & Development Stipend
Home-Office Stipend
Internal mobility options
Frequent company-sponsored Team Celebrations
Access to an Employee Assistance Program
Access to Headspace, a mental health app
A high degree of flexibility
Competitive compensation
Generous parental, medical, and bereavement policies

Fulltime

Staff Forward Deployed Engineer

In the last six months, we experienced an increase in demand for software engine...

Location

Ireland , Dublin

Salary:

Not provided

Intercom

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Ideally, you’ve built an exciting SaaS product in your previous roles
Demonstrated track record of autonomous decision-making, prioritisation and accountability for outcomes: such as 2+ years serving as the primary technical leader for a team
You are interested in AI/ML and able to ramp up on unfamiliar concepts quickly
You set the high bar for cross-functional collaboration
Deep knowledge of a high-level programming language (for example, JavaScript, Python, Ruby, etc.)
Decisive and pragmatic
Proficient using and writing REST APIs to integrate systems effectively
Strong communicator who tailors the message to any audience
Willing to travel and work on-site with customers to build strong relationships and deeply understand their needs

Job Responsibility

Lead the adoption of Fin by helping prospects unlock the power of Intercom’s AI capabilities to automate and scale their support operations
Embed deeply with strategic customers to understand their business challenges and technical requirements, acting as a proactive partner
Work hands-on with customers’ technical teams as a confident subject-matter expert and trusted advisor, coding side-by-side to drive projects to completion
Collaborate closely with Sales, Success, and Product teams, and actively influence their work
Lead and evolve the Forward Deployed Engineering function, sharing insights and shaping how the role operates as it grows
Leverage connections across our strategic accounts to anticipate challenges, align stakeholders quickly and influence decisions
Provide guidance and mentorship to Forward Deployed Engineers and Solutions Engineers as we continue to scale

What we offer

Competitive salary and equity in a fast-growing start-up
We serve lunch every weekday, plus a variety of snack foods and a fully stocked kitchen
Regular compensation reviews
Pension scheme & match up to 4%
Life assurance, as well as comprehensive health and dental insurance for you and your dependents
Flexible paid time off policy
Paid maternity leave, as well as 6 weeks paternity leave for fathers
Cycle-to-Work Scheme
MacBooks are our standard, but we also offer Windows for certain roles when needed

Fulltime

Staff Forward Deployed Engineer

Intercom is the AI Customer Service company. As a Staff Forward Deployed Enginee...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

Intercom

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Built an exciting SaaS product in previous roles
Demonstrated track record of autonomous decision-making, prioritisation and accountability for outcomes (e.g., 2+ years as primary technical leader for a team)
Interested in AI/ML and able to ramp up on unfamiliar concepts quickly
Skilled at cross-functional collaboration and navigating organisational boundaries
Deep knowledge of a high-level programming language (e.g., JavaScript, Python, Ruby)
Decisive and pragmatic
Proficient using and writing REST APIs
Strong communicator who tailors the message to any audience
Willing to travel and work on-site with customers

Job Responsibility

Lead the adoption of Fin by helping prospects unlock the power of Intercom’s AI capabilities
Embed deeply with strategic customers to understand their business challenges and technical requirements
Work hands-on with customers’ technical teams as a confident subject-matter expert and trusted advisor
Collaborate closely with Sales, Success, and Product teams
Lead and evolve the Forward Deployed Engineering function
Leverage connections across our strategic accounts to anticipate challenges and align stakeholders
Provide guidance and mentorship to Forward Deployed Engineers and Solutions Engineers

What we offer

Competitive salary and equity
Lunch every weekday, plus snacks and fully stocked kitchen
Regular compensation reviews
Pension scheme & match up to 4%
Life assurance
Comprehensive health and dental insurance for you and your dependents
Flexible paid time off policy
Paid maternity leave
6 weeks paternity leave for fathers
Cycle-to-Work Scheme

Fulltime

Founding Forward Deployed Engineer

As our founding Forward Deployed Engineer at Reducto, you’ll be at the front lin...

Location

United States , San Francisco

Salary:

150000.00 - 300000.00 USD / Year

Reducto

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

3 to 6 years of experience deploying software in production settings—ideally with enterprise or regulated customers
Excellent with Python
Can navigate Bash and infrastructure as needed
Very comfortable with Kubernetes
Ability to build own tools as needed
A quantitative approach to building products
Ability to debug, experiment, and iterate fast
Comfortable getting hands-on with the full development lifecycle, from ideation to shipping to users

Job Responsibility

Deploying and maintaining on-prem and VPC instances of Reducto’s systems, often with complex enterprise constraints
Building tooling to make deployments faster, more reliable, and easier to debug
Creating diagnostics, dashboards, and eval harnesses to measure performance and track regressions across environments
Writing crisp internal documentation and playbooks for repeatable deployments
Collaborating closely with customers, support, and core engineers to identify high-impact improvements
Acting as a feedback loop to the product and infra teams—surfacing usability gaps, unmet needs, and opportunities to deepen customer value
Working directly with the founders and customers to shape the product direction and engineering strategy

What we offer

Unlimited PTO
Free lunch daily at the office
Reimbursed Transportation
Generous health insurance covering medical, dental, and vision
Health and Wellness Budget up to $150/mo reimbursement
Parental Leave

Fulltime

Forward Deployed Engineer

Vercel

Location:
United States , San Francisco

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Job Description:

Job Responsibility:

Requirements:

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Additional Information:

Job Posted:
April 16, 2026

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