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Our platform brings all engineering data into a single pane of glass, giving teams unprecedented visibility and insights across their software development lifecycle. This deep operational context supports engineering leaders today, and is increasingly essential as AI agents begin to operate within real software delivery environments. Our mission: to forge a world where engineering moves at the speed of ideas.\nAbout the Role\nWe are seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer to drive high-impact outcomes for our customers by delivering technical solutions, uncovering engineering challenges, and helping shape the future of the Faros platform. We're looking for a curious, technically sharp new graduate to join our Forward Deployed Engineering team. In this role, you'll work directly with customers helping them get real, measurable value out of the Faros platform.\nThis isn't a typical entry-level job. 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You'll be in front of customers early and expected to iterate fast.\nWe're specifically looking for people who are already using AI tools in how they build and think, and who are excited about working in an environment where the norms are still being written.\nResponsibilities\nWorking with Customers\nWork directly with customers to understand their engineering workflows and technical pain points.\n\nAssist in and eventually lead technical evaluations and POCs of the Faros platform.\n\nCommunicate findings and solutions clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.\n\nHands-On Technical Delivery\nBuild and configure custom integrations, dashboards, and data pipelines to solve customer problems.\n\nWork across the stack - APIs, data infrastructure, visualization - with guidance from senior FDEs.\n\nIterate quickly based on customer feedback and real-world usage.\n\nUse AI coding assistants and modern tooling as a core part of how you build.\n\nLearning & Product Influence\nIdentify patterns across customer engagements and bring insights back to the product team.\n\nParticipate in roadmap discussions with grounded, field-tested observations.\n\nGrow rapidly: the expectation is that you'll take on increasing ownership over time.\n\nWhat We Care About\nLiving by our values over avoiding conflict - We speak honestly, act transparently, and choose the hard right over the easy wrong.\n\nTransformation over predictability - We pursue work that meaningfully changes what's possible, even when the path is uncertain.\n\nIntensity over comfort - We bring energy and urgency to the work, especially when it's hard.\n\nCraftsmanship over throughput - We take pride in how things are built. 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