Full-Stack Engineer – Forward Deployed

Foxglove

Forward-Deployed Engineer working directly with customers to integrate Foxglove's platform, building end-to-end solutions for robotics applications. Engaging in technical challenges and contributing to core product development.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $220,000 - $240,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in full-stack development with a focus on TypeScript, Node.js, and React, while effectively collaborating with customers to deliver tailored solutions in robotics and autonomous systems. Proven ability to manage end-to-end project delivery, ensuring alignment across cross-functional teams and successful adoption of technology.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Full-Stack DevelopmentRobotics ExpertiseCustomer-Facing EngineeringCloud Architecture (AWS, GCP, Azure)Rapid Prototyping

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Hard Skills

TypeScriptNode.jsReactPythonSQLREST APIsData PipelinesNetwork ArchitectureCloud DeploymentIterative Delivery

Soft Skills

Customer CollaborationCross-Functional AlignmentMentoringCommunicationProblem-Solving

Industry Keywords

RoboticsAutonomous SystemsCloud ComputingCustomer SuccessProofs-of-Concept

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaScriptNode.jsPythonReactSQLTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Customer Collaboration – Embed deeply with customer teams to understand business goals, domain constraints, and technical requirements.
Design & Development – Architect and build end-to-end solutions with an experiment-driven, iterative approach (TypeScript/React, Node.js, Python, ROS, SQL).
Scoping & Planning – Draft clear scopes of work, timelines, and success metrics for proofs-of-concept through production roll-outs.
Hands-On Delivery – Code side-by-side with customer engineers, deploying on their cloud or on-prem environments to ensure successful adoption.
Cross-Functional Alignment – Partner closely with Sales and Customer Success on the same accounts to guarantee seamless experiences and measurable outcomes.
Product Feedback Loop – Relay frontline insights to Research, Product, and Engineering; your learnings shape our roadmap.
Internal Enablement – Document best practices, contribute to internal libraries, and mentor future FDEs so the function scales efficiently.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of professional experience with modern full-stack technologies (TypeScript/Node.js, React, Python)
3+ years of professional experience in Robotics or Autonomous systems
Experience in customer-facing engineering roles, ideally with robotics or autonomy exposure.
Proven history of rapid prototyping and iterative delivery with external stakeholders.
Solid grasp of network and cloud architecture (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and database-backed REST APIs.
Comfortable building across the stack — from data pipelines and APIs to the interfaces engineers use every day
Comfortable owning problems end-to-end, learning what’s missing, and communicating technical details to any audience.
Willingness to travel extensively and work on-site with customers when required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive equity grant in a Series B company.
Medical, dental, vision, and term life insurance coverage at 100% for employees and 75% for dependents, for U.S. full-time employees.
401(k) matching up to 4%, for U.S. full-time employees.
4 weeks of vacation, plus holidays and winter break.
All-expenses-paid company offsites 1–2× per year.
$300 monthly budget toward commuter benefits or building your personal workspace, depending on role/location.