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Organizations around the world rely on Alation to drive self-service analytics, cloud transformation, data governance, and AI innovation. Our technology helps enterprises connect people and data to make faster, smarter, and more confident decisions. With more than $340M in funding - valued at over $1.7 billion and more than 650 customers, including 40% of the Fortune 100.\nAs data becomes the foundation of every business, Alation is leading the way in helping organizations unlock their full potential. By bringing intelligence, automation, and trust to every interaction, we empower customers to scale data-driven innovation with confidence and speed.\nJoining Alation means being part of a winning team shaping the future of AI-powered data intelligence. We move fast, think big, and deliver results together.\nJob Description:\nAs a Staff Forward Deployed Engineer, you will work at the intersection of technical delivery and customer impact, turning complex enterprise problems into working, AI-driven solutions within Alation's platform.\nYou will serve as a key technical resource for strategic enterprise customers, partnering closely with Deployment Strategists and Account Executives to ensure Alation implementations deliver real, measurable business value. 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This role includes variable compensation as a 75/25 split. On-target-earning (OTE) is specific to the US and is ~$167,000 - $227,000.\nCompensation Pay Range:\n$124,646.00 - $168,272.00Salary Information\nThe base salary range is specific to the United States. The salary of the final candidate selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to internal equity, experience, education, work location, specialty and training. If the final candidate has a different level of experience, the base salary target range may be lower or higher than what is published.\nAlation, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. 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