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Senior Forward Deployed Engineer

Suki
Location
Redwood City, CA
Posted
19 days ago
Department
Engineering
Salary
$190,000 to $220,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 5+ years in technical consulting, application development, or solutions engineering
  • High proficiency in one of Python, Golang, or Java
  • Working proficiency with TypeScript, JavaScript, and React
  • Familiarity with OpenAPI 3.0 and basic API security
  • Experience deploying distributed applications in on-premises and cloud-hosted environments
  • Ability to partner with cross-functional stakeholders and translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences
Nice to have
  • Solid grasp of CS fundamentals including abstractions, algorithms, probability, data structures, and system design
  • Genuine curiosity about AI, LLMs, NLP, and agentic architectures
What the job really is

The Senior Forward Deployed Engineer at Suki will work closely with healthcare customers to integrate their systems with the Suki Platform APIs and SDKs. Responsibilities include customer scoping, integration work, solution design, deployment of applications, and translating technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders. The role involves addressing complex challenges in healthcare systems to ensure successful implementation of AI-driven solutions.

Benefits
  • Base salary range of $190,000 to $220,000 in California
  • Discretionary bonus and equity package
Things to weigh
  • Role involves working with messy healthcare systems and unglamorous integration tasks
  • No specific mention of remote work flexibility
  • Stack includes a mix of modern and potentially legacy technologies
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