Forward Deployed Engineer

Cloudflare

Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) acting as a technical resource for enterprise customers. Designing tailored solutions with a focus on application security and driving AI innovation.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeAustin • California, Colorado, Illinois, New York, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $167,000 - $264,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Terraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a trusted advisor to key enterprise customers
Design and configure comprehensive, tailored solutions with a focus on Application Security
Support the account team by navigating and managing complex configurations
Serve as a high-speed conduit between the customer and internal Cloudflare teams
Manage complex, fast-moving technical discussions primarily through Slack
Leverage your deep knowledge of AI/LLM concepts to align Cloudflare’s capabilities with customer’s goals
Stay with the account post-migration as a trusted advisor to identify future strategic initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ Years of Technical Customer Facing Experience
Application Security Expertise
Terraform Proficiency
High-Stakes Relationship Management
Advanced Communication
AI/LLM Knowledge
Technical Background
Network Security Background (Nice-to-Have)
Scripting & Automation (Nice-to-Have)
Financial Acumen (Nice-to-Have)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical/Rx Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Commuter Spending Accounts
Fertility & Family Forming Benefits
On-demand mental health support and Employee Assistance Program
Global Travel Medical Insurance
Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
Life & Accident Insurance
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
Employee Stock Participation Plan
Flexible paid time off covering vacation and sick leave
Leave programs, including parental, pregnancy health, medical, and bereavement leave

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Hard Skills & Tools

Application SecurityTerraformAI/LLM ConceptsScriptingAutomation

Soft Skills

Advanced CommunicationRelationship Management