What does a Forward Deployed Engineer do at ?

Forward Deployed Engineers at are embedded directly with enterprise customers to implement and customize the platform, build integrations, and solve technical problems in real-world client environments. They combine software engineering skills with direct customer interaction, writing production code while also serving as the primary technical point of contact.

What skills are required for this Forward deployed engineer role?

The Forward deployed engineer role at typically requires strong software engineering skills (Python, TypeScript, SQL), experience with APIs and system integration, comfort with cloud platforms, and the ability to communicate complex technical topics to non-technical stakeholders. Most FDE roles require 3-7 years of engineering experience.

Is this Forward Deployed Engineer position at remote?

Remote availability varies by FDE role. Some positions are fully remote, others require travel to customer sites, and some are hybrid. Check the full job description above for the specific location requirements for this posting.

Forward deployed engineer

Remote Palo Alto, CA, US Mid Posted October 06, 2026

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Role Description

Who are we

We're a tight-knit, collaborative team on a mission to make knowledge accessible to everyone in an organization — building the durable layer where decisions, context, and institutional know-how live so no one is left hunting through Slack or piecing together what happened.

If you love working where curiosity is contagious, ideas travel fast, and the work you ship tangibly changes how teams think and build, you'll fit right in.

In the field, you will

Embed directly with customers to solve real, high-stakes problems hands-on
Own the full arc from discovery to deployed solution
Partner closely with product & engineering
Act as a trusted technical advisor and primary point of contact for customers
Balance shipping speed against long-term maintainability
Explore new tools and stacks to match whatever environment the customer runs
Uphold a collaborative team culture while operating independently in the field

We're looking for fullstack builders who are energized by ambiguity and customer contact: people comfortable scoping a problem on the fly, building the solution, and deploying it themselves.

You may be a good fit if you

Education: Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
Experience: 1+ years of experience as a frontend or fullstack developer, ideally deeply embedded with design and product teams. Track record of shipping user facing features end to end in dynamic environments.
Technical skills: Knowledge in React and some level of experience with one backend framework (e.g., Node.js, Django, or similar). Some familiarity with databases (SQL/NoSQL) and API design.
Product focus: Excited about shipping features that directly impact users and iterating quickly based on feedback.
Inclusive mindset: Values different perspectives, creates space for input from others, and helps foster a positive team culture.

Our stack

Core: Monorepo • TypeScript • Turbo • Bun • Biome
Frontend: Next.js • Redux • Radix • Auth0
Backend: NestJS • Prisma • Postgres
Infrastructure: AWS • CDK • Vercel
Dev Tools: Cursor • Claude • Codex • Devin • Graphite • GitHub • Loom • Linear

Location & Work Authorization

Location: Hybrid - we’re in the office in Palo Alto, CA near the Caltrain station from Tuesday to Thursday, with Mondays and Fridays remote.
Work Authorization: At this time, we are unable to sponsor new visas, but we encourage you to check back soon, as this may change.

About Forward Deployed Engineering

Forward Deployed Engineers are embedded directly with customers to build custom solutions, integrate products into existing infrastructure, and bridge the gap between product engineering and customer success. The role combines deep technical skills with the ability to operate in client environments and translate business requirements into working software.

Originally pioneered by Palantir, the FDE model has spread across AI, enterprise SaaS, and cloud infrastructure companies. FDEs write production code, architect integrations, train customer teams, and feed product insights back to the core engineering organization. At companies like OpenAI, Salesforce, and Databricks, FDE teams are treated as elite engineering units that can ship custom solutions in days rather than quarters.

Typical FDE stack: Python, TypeScript, SQL, REST/GraphQL APIs, cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure), and increasingly LLM APIs and AI orchestration frameworks. Strong communication and the ability to context-switch between technical and business conversations are as important as coding ability.