Forward-Deployed Engineer: Enterprise Automation

n8n GmbH; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

n8n GmbH seeks a Forward Deployed Engineer to embed on-site with enterprise customers, design and deploy production-grade automation, and contribute to reusable patterns and playbooks.

You will work with Product and Engineering to translate customer needs into scalable solutions, while building trust with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Expect travel 30–50% and a fast-paced, product-led environment.

Qualifications

• Solid full-stack/backend engineering with production integrations.
• Experience building APIs, integrations, and automation pipelines.
• Ability to translate customer needs into reusable patterns.
• Comfort working directly in customer environments.
• Strong design and judgment; avoid over-engineering.
• Willingness to travel 30–50%.
• Fast learner across industries and tech stacks.

Responsibilities

• Embed on-site with enterprise customers for focused deployment engagements.
• Partner with Deployment Strategists to align technical execution with customer priorities.
• Build production workflows and reusable playbooks.
• Document learnings and contribute to product feedback.
• Deliver time-boxed engagements with clear outcomes.

Skills

Full-stack engineering

APIs & integrations

Automation pipelines

Customer-facing

Solution design

Technical judgment

Travel readiness

Tools

n8n familiarity

Job description

n8n GmbH seeks a Forward Deployed Engineer to embed on-site with enterprise customers, design and deploy production-grade automation, and contribute to reusable patterns and playbooks.

You will work with Product and Engineering to translate customer needs into scalable solutions, while building trust with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Expect travel 30–50% and a fast-paced, product-led environment.