Client-Facing Forward Deployed Engineer

Catalyst Labs; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Catalyst Labs is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) to work with clients in solving complex operational challenges using data-driven solutions. This role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and 1 to 5 years of experience in software or data engineering. Responsibilities include collaborating with customer teams, developing applications, and working in a hybrid model with travel expected. Ideal candidates are proficient in Python or TypeScript and possess excellent problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• 1 to 5 years of experience as a fullstack engineer, data engineer, or FDE.
• Demonstrated experience building applications that leverage large datasets.
• Proven track record of delivering measurable outcomes through code.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with customer stakeholders to understand business objectives.
• Architect, develop, and maintain applications that operationalize data.
• Iterate rapidly to help customers transform their operations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Proficiency in Python

Proficiency in TypeScript

Communication skills

Experience with large datasets

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field

Tools

Palantir Foundry

React

Spark

Job description

Catalyst Labs is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) to work with clients in solving complex operational challenges using data-driven solutions. This role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and 1 to 5 years of experience in software or data engineering. Responsibilities include collaborating with customer teams, developing applications, and working in a hybrid model with travel expected. Ideal candidates are proficient in Python or TypeScript and possess excellent problem-solving skills.