Founding Forward Deployed Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 11, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 11, 2026.
About the Role
Join an early-stage cybersecurity team building software to secure and control enterprise AI. As a founding forward deployed engineer, you will work closely with enterprise security and IT teams while building product capabilities that address their needs.
What You'll Do
Run customer deployments and pilots, debug integrations in customer environments, and lead technical sessions with security and IT teams.
Build product features and integrations end to end using Python, Go, or TypeScript.
Own a broad range of hands-on engineering challenges across an early-stage product.
Turn customer feedback into product improvements and deliver updates to customers within weeks.
Focus on the most important engineering priorities as the team and product evolve.
What We're Looking For
Two to five years of experience as a forward deployed engineer or software engineer, with a track record of shipping production software.
Customer-facing engineering experience, such as forward deployed, solutions, sales, or founding engineering work, or technical account management experience rooted in forward deployed engineering.
Experience with at least one of Python, Go, or TypeScript, and practical knowledge of architecture, databases, and scaling systems.
Exposure to cybersecurity, identity, or enterprise IT.
Experience in a high-bar engineering environment, including a mix of employers beyond large technology companies.
Authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
Compensation & Benefits
Base salary is $187,000 to $225,000 annually. Visa sponsorship is not available.
Location
On-site in California, United States.