HHiring Reality
← Venn

Forward Deployed Engineer

Venn
Location
Remote U.S.
Posted
6 days ago
Department
Strategy
Salary
$200,000 - $400,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Experience scoping and building products from 0 to 1 in ambiguous environments
  • Experience building or deploying systems powered by LLMs or generative models
  • Ability to simplify complexity and make fast, sound decisions under pressure
  • Clear communication skills with engineers, product teams, and customer stakeholders
  • Ability to spot risks early and adjust without slowing down
  • Willingness to travel up to 25% to work on-site with clients
Nice to have
  • Experience as a founder or in a forward deployed engineering role
  • Technical degree in CS, engineering, math, or a related field
  • Engineering or technical deployment experience that includes customer-facing work
  • Experience driving technology adoption inside large enterprises
  • Proficiency in writing and reviewing production-grade code across frontend and backend using Python, JavaScript, or comparable stacks
What the job really is

As a Forward Deployed Engineer at Venn, you will work closely with enterprise clients to identify and solve their most pressing business challenges using Venn's platform. Your role involves embedding within client teams, designing and implementing solutions, and shaping the product roadmap based on client needs. You will also have the opportunity to scale successful solutions beyond the initial client engagement.

Benefits
  • Estimated annual base salary of $200,000 - $400,000 plus commission
  • Benefits
  • Opportunities for equity
Things to weigh
  • Role involves significant client interaction and travel
  • High level of ambiguity in problem-solving
  • Compensation range is broad and dependent on individual factors
Job score4/5
Benefits2/5
Freshness5/5
Career value4/5
Role clarity4/5
Pay transparency5/5

Applying to Venn?

See how your résumé matches this role — and tailor it from what actually gets interviews.