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Senior Staff Forward Deployed Engineer, AI

SentinelOne
Location
United States - Remote
Posted
17 days ago
Department
63000 Data and Governance
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 8 or more years of professional software engineering experience
  • Proficiency in at least one modern backend language (Python, Node.js/JavaScript, or comparable)
  • Hands-on experience using AI coding assistants and LLM-based tools
  • A track record of working directly with non-technical stakeholders
  • Strong communication skills to explain technical trade-offs to various audiences
Nice to have
  • Prior experience in a forward-deployed, solutions engineering, professional services, or startup generalist role
  • Exposure to enterprise security, compliance, or data governance requirements
What the job really is

As a Senior Staff Forward Deployed Engineer at SentinelOne, you will work closely with various departments to understand their workflows and pain points, then design and build full-stack custom applications to address these needs. Your role will involve rapid prototyping using modern AI tools, managing the entire delivery process from architecture to deployment, and ensuring the applications meet security and compliance standards. You will also codify learnings from each engagement to create reusable components for future projects.

Benefits
  • Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Flexible time off
  • Paid company holidays and paid sick time
  • Gender-neutral parental leave
  • Grandparent leave
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of the tech stack beyond modern frameworks and AI tools
  • Role involves significant autonomy and shifting priorities which may not suit everyone
  • Base salary range provided but varies by location, with no specific figures for all locations
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Freshness4/5
Career value5/5
Role clarity5/5
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