Forward Deployed Engineer

Teleport

Forward Deployed Engineer working closely with customers to ensure successful Teleport deployments. Collaborating with engineering to solve complex problems, code in Go, and develop integrations.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $189,000 - $278,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with tools like Terraform and Ansible, alongside strong Linux systems engineering skills. Capable of collaborating with engineering teams and engaging directly with customers to solve complex problems in networking, performance, and security.

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Infrastructure As Code (IaC)Linux Systems EngineeringGo ProgrammingRust ProgrammingExcellent Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Infrastructure As Code (IaC)Linux Systems EngineeringGo ProgrammingRust Programming

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication Skills

Tools & Technologies

TerraformAnsibleHelm

Industry Keywords

NetworkingPerformanceSecurityIntegrations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleGoLinuxOpen SourceRustTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

This job sits at the intersection of product, engineering, and revenue.
You won't just work closely with the engineering team, you will be on the engineering team.
The range of problem solving includes networking, performance, security and integrations with existing systems.
Most of the code you will write will be open source.
Our products are loved by their users, you'll get to meet them regularly.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Excellent communication skills.
Willing to travel to customer sites.
Infrastructure as Code (IaC) experience (like Terraform, Ansible, Helm).
Linux systems engineering experience.
Go or Rust experience.
As we are a startup, you should be comfortable changing the area of focus and working directly with customers.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Extensive health coverage
Annual expense budget
Rest and recovery policies that maximize your ability to recharge
Investment in your future with retirement savings plans
Professional development opportunities