The Alliant Group

Forward Deployed Engineer

The Alliant Group$110K — $130K *
Enterprise Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of software engineering experience
  • Proficiency in Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Java, or Go
  • Experience working directly with enterprise customers
  • Strong understanding of REST APIs and cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
  • Excellent communication skills for diverse audiences
  • Self-starter with ability to work independently in ambiguity

Responsibilities

  • Embed with strategic customers to understand their environments and goals
  • Design and build custom integrations using platform and APIs
  • Lead onboarding and deployment for enterprise customers
  • Collaborate with internal teams to translate customer feedback into product improvements
  • Develop reusable assets like architectures, code samples, and documentation
  • Troubleshoot complex technical issues within customer environments
  • Act as a technical advocate for customers to influence the product roadmap
  • Support pre-sales activities through technical discovery and demos

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work closely with strategic customers
  • Engagement at the intersection of engineering and customer success
  • Exposure to diverse technical challenges and innovative solutions
  • Ability to influence product development based on customer needs
  • Potential for travel to diverse locations to interact with clients
Full Job Description
Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) to sit at the intersection of engineering, solutions architecture, and customer success. In this role, you will be embedded directly with our most strategic customers - writing code, designing systems, and driving outcomes in the field. You are part engineer, part consultant, and part product thinker.

Responsibilities
  • Embed with strategic customers to understand their technical environments, workflows, and business goals
  • Design and build custom integrations, workflows, and solutions using our platform and APIs
  • Lead technical onboarding and deployment efforts for enterprise customers, ensuring fast time-to-value
  • Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and Sales to translate customer feedback into product improvements
  • Develop reusable assets such as reference architectures, code samples, and documentation
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in customer environments, often under time pressure
  • Act as a technical champion for customers internally, influencing the product roadmap
  • Support pre-sales by participating in technical discovery, demos, and proof-of-concept engagements
  • Travel to customer sites as needed (up to 30-50% depending on business needs)


Requirements
  • 3+ years of software engineering experience with proficiency in Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Java, or Go
  • Experience working directly with enterprise customers in a technical capacity
  • Strong understanding of REST APIs, cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure), and modern software architecture
  • Excellent communication skills - able to explain complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
  • Self-starter mentality with the ability to operate independently in ambiguous environments

About The Alliant Group

The Alliant Group is a business consulting firm that specializes in helping companies take advantage of federal and state tax credits and incentives. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas. The Alliant Group's services include research and development tax credits, hiring incentives, and energy incentives. The company has helped over 20,000 clients claim over $10 billion in tax incentives. The Alliant Group has over 800 employees and has been recognized as one of the best places to work in Houston.
Learn more about The Alliant Group
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800 employees
Industry
Founded
2002

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