5-6 years of experience in software engineering and customer-facing roles
Degree in computer science or statistics from a reputable institution
Background in forward deployed, solutions, pre-sales, or field engineering, or consulting after engineering
Strong understanding of networking, authentication, and AI tools like MCP
Proven ability to engage with senior technical stakeholders in large enterprises
Experience in startup environments with a commitment to previous roles
Must be based in the US, preferably in New York (San Francisco also considered)
Responsibilities
Lead technical engagement with enterprise customers before and after sales
Resolve technical issues critical to proof-of-concept success
Troubleshoot integrations and develop hands-on solutions in customer settings
Establish credibility with senior engineering and security teams
Provide customer insights to product and engineering teams
Collaborate with sales and founding team on complex enterprise deals
Benefits
In-office work model fostering collaboration
Opportunity to work with senior engineers in high-stakes environments
Engagement with enterprise customers across diverse industries
Hands-on role that emphasizes real software development over demos
Potential for career growth in a startup environment
Full Job Description
Location: New York, NY
Work Model: In-office
Industry: AI security / infrastructure (MCP)
Compensation: ~$180K base + bonus The Opportunity
As a Forward Deployed Engineer, you will be the technical lead in the room with enterprise customers before and after the sale. You will own the technical issues that make or break proofs of concept, troubleshoot integrations, and pilot solutions hands-on with customers, building real software rather than running demos.
You will work with senior engineers at large enterprises, including buyers in banking, healthcare, and financial services, so technical depth and presence matter. This seat suits both future founders and deeply technical engineers who are equally strong with people. Responsibilities
Lead pre- and post-sales technical engagement with enterprise customers
Own and resolve the technical issues that determine proof-of-concept success
Troubleshoot integrations and build hands-on solutions in customer environments
Earn credibility with senior enterprise engineering and security teams
Feed customer insight back into product and engineering
Partner with sales and the founding team on complex enterprise deals
Requirements
5-6 years of experience, including software engineering and customer-facing work
Computer science or statistics background from a strong program
Experience in forward deployed, solutions, pre-sales, or field engineering, or in consulting after an engineering foundation
Deep engineering understanding, with comfort around networking, authentication, and AI tooling such as MCP
Strong presence with senior technical stakeholders at large enterprises
Startup experience and a track record of commitment to past roles
Based in the US; able to work from New York (San Francisco also considered)
