Client-Facing Forward Deployed Engineer

Catalyst Labs; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized tech recruiting firm is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer to partner with clients in solving complex business challenges. This role involves developing applications that leverage large datasets, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and autonomously owning projects. Ideal candidates have 1 to 5 years of experience, proficiency in Python/TypeScript, and the ability to travel as needed. The position offers a hybrid work model involving customer interactions and office presence in locations such as New York and Washington D.C.

Qualifications

• 1 to 5 years of experience as a fullstack engineer, data engineer, or FDE.
• Experience building applications that leverage large datasets in real-world environments.
• Ability to travel for customer implementations (10 to 33% depending on project).

Responsibilities

• Work closely with customers to understand critical business objectives.
• Architect, develop and maintain applications to operationalize enterprise data.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deploy tools improving business processes.

Skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Proficiency in Python

Proficiency in TypeScript

Communication skills

Education

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

Tools

Palantir Foundry

Spark

Job description

A specialized tech recruiting firm is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer to partner with clients in solving complex business challenges. This role involves developing applications that leverage large datasets, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and autonomously owning projects. Ideal candidates have 1 to 5 years of experience, proficiency in Python/TypeScript, and the ability to travel as needed. The position offers a hybrid work model involving customer interactions and office presence in locations such as New York and Washington D.C.