Company Name: Profound

Job Details: Be,an,Early,Applicant,3,Locations,In-Office,or,Remote,160K-300K,Annually,Mid,level

Job Url: https://builtin.com/job/forward-deployed-engineer/7525761

Job Description: As a Forward Deployed Engineer at Profound, you'll be the technical bridge between our engineering team and our Fortune 500 clients. You'll combine deep engineering expertise with exceptional communication skills to ensure our most strategic customers successfully integrate and maximize value from our platform. This role requires the full technical rigor of a software engineer with the client-facing skills of a solutions architect.You'll write production code, architect custom integrations, and solve complex technical challenges while sitting in client meetings, presenting to CTOs, and translating between engineering and executive stakeholders. This is not a support role—you're a full-stack engineer who happens to love working directly with customers.What You'll Work OnClient Integration & Technical ImplementationDesign and build custom integrations connecting Profound's platform to enterprise systemsWrite production-quality code in TypeScript, Python, and Next.js for client-specific featuresArchitect solutions that handle enterprise-scale data volumes and security requirementsDebug complex issues spanning client infrastructure and our systemsOptimize performance for clients processing millions of daily queriesClient Partnership & CommunicationLead technical discussions with client engineering teams and C-suite executivesJoin client calls to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutionsPresent technical architectures and implementation plans to diverse audiencesBuild trusted relationships with technical champions at Fortune 500 companiesConduct technical workshops and training sessions for client teamsProduct Development & Feedback LoopIdentify patterns in client needs and work with product to build scalable solutionsContribute to core product development based on field insightsBuild reusable components and libraries for common integration patternsDocument technical solutions and create implementation guidesInfluence product roadmap with direct customer feedbackStrategic ProjectsLead enterprise POCs that unlock multi-million dollar contractsDesign data pipelines integrating with client BI tools and data warehousesBuild custom dashboards and reporting solutions for executive stakeholdersDevelop automation workflows connecting AI insights to business processesWhat We're Looking ForTechnical Requirements:2+ years of software engineering experience with production systemsStrong proficiency in TypeScript, Next.js, and ReactSolid Python experience for backend development and data processingExperience with REST APIs and system integration patternsDatabase experience (PostgreSQL, time-series databases)Comfort with cloud platforms (AWS preferred)Rust experience is a plus but not requiredClient-Facing Skills:Exceptional written and verbal communication skillsAbility to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholdersComfort presenting to and building relationships with executivesExperience working directly with enterprise clientsStrong problem-solving skills under pressureAbility to context-switch between multiple client engagementsMindset:Customer obsession—you genuinely care about client successEngineering rigor—you write clean, maintainable, production-ready codeStrategic thinking—you see beyond tickets to understand business impactOwnership mentality—you own client relationships end-to-endGrowth mindset—you thrive in ambiguity and rapid changeWhat Makes This Role UniqueYou're not just implementing features—you're directly shaping how Fortune 500 companies adapt to the AI revolution. Every integration you build, every problem you solve, directly impacts multi-million dollar decisions about AI strategy.You'll have unique visibility across our entire customer base, seeing patterns that inform both product direction and go-to-market strategy. Your work directly influences our product roadmap, and your insights shape how we build for enterprise scale.This role offers a rare combination: the technical depth of a senior engineer, the strategic impact of a product manager, and the relationship-building of a trusted advisor to the world's largest companies.