Forward Deployed Engineer

SZNS; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits package

Hybrid work environment

Continuous learning and development opportunities

Job summary

A technology consulting company based in Reston, VA is looking for a Forward Deployed Software Engineer. This role focuses on building, deploying, and advising clients in AI and cloud computing solutions. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree, over 5 years of related experience, and proficiency in programming languages like Python or TypeScript. The position offers a hybrid working model and requires US citizenship. Competitive salary and benefits provided.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in software engineering, cloud architecture, and deployments.
• Strong full-stack proficiency in Python, TypeScript, Go, Rust, or Java.
• Experience deploying Agentic workflows (e.g., ADK, Agents SDK) and agent orchestration.

Responsibilities

• Rapidly build and deploy workflows or applications with customer teams.
• Design evaluation and feedback loops to verify AI performance and safety.
• Act as the principal technical interface to client leadership.

Skills

Software engineering

Cloud architecture

Python

TypeScript

Go

Rust

Java

Kubernetes

AI-enabled tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent

Tools

Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

AWS

Azure

Containerization (Kubernetes/GKE)

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

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

• 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