Forward Deployed Engineer

SZNS Solutions LLC; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits package

Hybrid work environment (MWF in-person in Reston office)

Continuous learning and development opportunities

Job summary

SZNS Solutions LLC, based in Reston, VA, is seeking a Forward Deployed Software Engineer to bridge product and technical consulting. In this role, you will build and deploy applications, serve as a trusted advisor, and extract insights to enhance the core platform.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience in software engineering, strong cloud skills, and a commitment to customer satisfaction. A competitive salary and hybrid work environment are offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in software engineering, cloud architecture, and deployments.
• Strong full-stack proficiency, particularly in Python, TypeScript, Go, Rust, or Java.
• Experience deploying Agentic workflows and building evaluation frameworks for AI workflows.

Responsibilities

• Embed with customer teams to design, build, and deploy new workflows or applications.
• Be the principal technical interface to client leadership for accelerating deals.
• Extract field insights and translate them into reusable patterns and playbooks.

Skills

Python

TypeScript

Go

Rust

Java

Cloud Computing (GCP, AWS, Azure)

Kubernetes

AI Workflows

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Job description

SZNS Solutions (pronounced "seasons") is a technology consulting company and Google Cloud Partner based in Reston VA. We specialize in delivering agentic AI and cloud computing solutions. Founded by ex-Googlers with engineers from Google, Amazon, and Capital One, SZNS differentiates itself particularly in AI, data engineering, blockchain, and cloud-native software application development.?

Role Summary

We?re seeking a Forward Deployed Software Engineer (FDE) that operates at the intersection of product engineering, sales engineering, and technical consulting. As a builder, translator, and change agent, you will embed directly with strategic enterprise and government partners to solve their most complex operational bottlenecks. We are not a traditional consulting firm; we are builders who believe that the best way to advise a customer is to show them working software.

Key Responsibilities

• Rapidly Build and Deploy: Embed with customer teams to design, build, and deploy new workflows or applications from first sketch to real-world impact
• Agentic Workflows: Design evaluation and feedback loops to verify AI performance and safety, ensuring reliable deployments. Perform threat modeling and evaluation to ensure robust guardrails and "Non-Human Identity" policies to ensure enterprise safety
• Trusted Technical Advisor: Be the principal technical interface to client leadership and stakeholders for accelerating deals and long-term strategic partnerships
• Client Enablement: As the resident expert, you’ll participate with client-side workshops, technical trainings, and hackathons
• Always Improve: Extract field insights and translate them into reusable patterns, accelerators, and playbooks that strengthen the core SZNS platform for future customers

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor?s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
• 5+ years of professional experience in software engineering, cloud architecture, and deployments
• Strong cloud experience (GCP, AWS, Azure)
• Strong full-stack proficiency, particularly in Python, TypeScript, Go, Rust, or Java
• Demonstrated experience building and shipping production-quality code in ambiguous, fast-paced environments
• Experience deploying Agentic workflows (e.g., ADK, Agents SDK) and agent orchestration
• Experience building evaluation frameworks for AI workflows and systems
• Familiarity and efficient use of AI-enabled tools (e.g., Gemini Code Assist, Claude Code, or Codex)
• Deep customer empathy, low ego, and exceptional communication skills to bridge the gap between complex engineering systems and business leaders
• Experience with containerized environments (Kubernetes/GKE)
• Active Google Cloud certifications, or willingness to obtain within one month of joining
• Obsession for impact in highly ambiguous environments and favors rapid action over perfect clarity
• US Citizen

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a software consulting or professional services capacity for strategic accounts
• Experience with multi-cloud or hybrid cloud environments
• Prior customer-facing or technical pre-sales experience
• Prior experience with containerized environments (Kubernetes/GKE)
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance frameworks (FedRAMP, HIPAA, etc.) and security strategies
• A proven track record of mentorship and raising the technical bar for engineering teams

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid work environment (MWF in-person in our Reston office)
• A collaborative and innovative work environment
• Continuous learning and development opportunities