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Forward Deployed Engineer

Venn
Location
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Posted
6 days ago
Department
Strategy
Salary
$200,000 - $400,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Scoped and built products from 0 to 1 in ambiguous environments
  • Built or deployed systems powered by LLMs or generative models
  • Ability to simplify complexity and make fast, sound decisions under pressure
  • Clear communication with engineers, product teams, and customer stakeholders
  • Ability to spot risks early and adjust without slowing down
  • Ability 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
  • A 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
  • Demonstrated proficiency 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 directly 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 deploying solutions, and shaping the product roadmap based on client needs. You will also be responsible for owning the outcomes of your projects and scaling successful solutions across the organization.

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
  • Ambiguous problem-solving environment may require adaptability
  • Compensation range is broad and dependent on individual qualifications
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