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You are the technical anchor of our sales team, architecting the specific configurations that allow clients to unlock the full value of our fraud detection and digital trust solutions.\nForward Development Engineer operate as a team of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs). You'll be assigned a specific Product Line (e.g., Data Feeds, Analytics, or Compliance) and deployed to sales calls when clients have needs in your domain. You act as the critical feedback loop between the market and Core Engineering while driving trial conversions and revenue for your product.\nThis role is incentivized on trial conversion and revenue. 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dashboards matches the promised Use Case\nEnsure clients experience their \"Aha!\" moment - seeing specific dollar savings or risk avoided - before contract signing\nPost-Integration Handoff\nFacilitate detailed technical transfer to Customer Success after contract signing\nDocument custom configurations and Use Cases for ongoing support\nTransfer a fully functioning, documented integration to CS post-signature\nRequired Qualifications\nAdTech Domain Experience - Required\nDirect, hands-on experience in the digital advertising ecosystem is required for this role\nCandidates must be able to demonstrate working knowledge of programmatic advertising, DSPs, SSPs, Ad Servers, CTV, and/or IVT/ad fraud concepts\nExperience at an adtech company, DSP, SSP, publisher, ad verification platform, or measurement company is strongly preferred\nTechnical Foundation\nStrong understanding of data integration, APIs, and system architecture\nExperience translating business requirements into technical 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