Forward Deployed Engineer – VC Backed Startups

SignalFire

Forward Deployed Engineer solving complex customer problems for SignalFire’s VC-backed startups. Building integrations, deploying production solutions, and translating customer needs into platform improvements.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates expertise in software engineering and solutions engineering, with strong coding skills in Python, JavaScript, and experience in building APIs and integrations. Capable of translating customer requirements into effective technical solutions while managing multiple deployments and collaborating with diverse stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Software Engineering ExperienceStrong Coding Skills in PythonAPI Development and IntegrationFamiliarity with AWS, GCP, or AzureStrong Communication Skills

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

PythonJavaScriptTypeScriptJavaGoC++API DevelopmentData Pipeline DevelopmentDebuggingSystems Thinking

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingCollaborationCustomer-Facing SkillsAdaptabilityCommunication

Tools & Technologies

AWSGCPAzure

Industry Keywords

Technical ConsultingCustomer SuccessProduction ApplicationsTechnical ArchitectureImplementation Frameworks

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureGoGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaJavaScriptPythonTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner directly with customers to understand workflows, technical environments, and business requirements
Design, build, and deploy production-ready solutions using core platforms or APIs
Develop custom integrations, applications, and technical workflows tailored to customer needs
Troubleshoot implementation, infrastructure, data, and product issues
Collaborate with product and engineering teams to turn customer feedback into platform improvements
Guide customers through technical architecture, deployment, testing, and adoption
Create reusable tools, documentation, and implementation frameworks
Support pilots and proofs of concept and help customers move into production
Identify recurring customer needs to inform product strategy and roadmap priorities
Submit an application to join SignalFire’s Talent Ecosystem
SignalFire reviews applications on an ongoing basis and may connect matched candidates with portfolio startups
Profiles remain on file for future Forward Deployed Engineer roles

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of experience in software engineering, solutions engineering, technical consulting, or a similar customer-facing technical role
Strong coding skills in Python, JavaScript or TypeScript, Java, Go, or C++
Experience building APIs, integrations, data pipelines, or production applications
Familiarity with AWS, GCP, or Azure
Ability to translate customer requirements into practical technical solutions
Strong debugging, systems thinking, and problem-solving skills
Experience working with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Ability to manage multiple customer deployments or technical workstreams simultaneously
Willingness to travel periodically, depending on the company and customer environment
Passion for solving complex customer problems through software and technical implementation
Interest in the intersection of engineering, product, and customer success
Comfort operating in ambiguous, fast-moving startup environments
Strong communication skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders

Benefits

Comp & perks

Exclusive early-stage opportunities across SignalFire’s portfolio
Profile visibility to VC-backed startups actively hiring Forward Deployed Engineering talent
Potential access to opportunities that may not be publicly listed
Global? No explicit benefits or compensation extras are stated