Forward Deployed Engineer, Python

Socket; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket is seeking a high-performing Python-focused Forward Deployed Engineer to serve as the technical bridge between our enterprise customers and Socket's engineering teams. In this role, you'll combine software development expertise with strong customer skills to drive successful implementations, write custom code, and help shape our professional services offering.

This remote position requires 20-30% travel for on-site engagements with large customers, and you will own technical onboarding,

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software development experience with Python.
• Proven track record building integrations, APIs, webhook implementations, and automation scripts in production environments.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
• A customer-first mindset - solving problems for clients and building lasting relationships.
• Strong understanding of modern development workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical advisor and trusted expert for 5-8 enterprise accounts.
• Write custom code, scripts, and integrations to solve complex customer implementation challenges.
• Lead technical onboarding sessions, training workshops, and hands-on implementation guidance.
• Develop custom SAST rules, CVE rules, and security policies tailored to customer environments.
• Coordinate seamless technical rollouts and integrations across complex enterprise environments.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customer engineering teams and security stakeholders.
• Create standardized technical documentation, best practices guides, and reusable implementation playbooks.
• Facilitate communication between customers and internal product teams, translating feedback into actionable insights.
• Conduct on-site technical engagements including security assessments, alert optimization, and advanced configuration.
• Review and optimize customer alert configurations, reducing noise and improving security coverage.
• Anticipate technical challenges and proactively develop solutions that drive product adoption and customer success.
• Support the development of billable professional services offerings and advanced technical consulting.

Skills

Python development

Integrations/APIs

Webhooks & automation

Communication skills

Customer-centric mindset

CI/CD & DevOps

Job description

About Us

Socket helps devs and security teams ship faster by cutting out security busywork. Thousands of orgs use Socket to safely find, audit, and manage open source code. Our customers - from Anthropic to xAI, and Figma to Vercel - love Socket (just check out their tweets to see for yourself!)

Founded by Feross Aboukhadijeh, a long-time open source maintainer with software downloaded over a billion times a month, Socket has raised $125M in funding from top angels, operators, and security leaders.

About the Role

We're looking for a high-performing Python focused Forward Deployed Engineer to serve as the technical bridge between Socket's enterprise customers and our engineering teams. In this role, you'll combine your software development expertise with exceptional customer skills to drive successful implementations, write custom code, and build the foundation for our professional services offering. You'll play a critical role in ensuring our largest customers achieve maximum value from Socket's security platform while helping shape the future of our technical services.

This role is remote with 20-30% travel required for customer onsite engagements.

What You'll Do

• Serve as the primary technical advisor and trusted expert for 5-8 enterprise accounts.
• Write custom code, scripts, and integrations to solve complex customer implementation challenges.
• Lead technical onboarding sessions, training workshops, and hands-on implementation guidance.
• Develop custom SAST rules, CVE rules, and security policies tailored to customer environments.
• Coordinate seamless technical rollouts and integrations across complex enterprise environments.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customer engineering teams and security stakeholders.
• Create standardized technical documentation, best practices guides, and reusable implementation playbooks.
• Facilitate communication between customers and internal product teams, translating feedback into actionable insights.
• Conduct on-site technical engagements including security assessments, alert optimization, and advanced configuration.
• Review and optimize customer alert configurations, reducing noise and improving security coverage.
• Anticipate technical challenges and proactively develop solutions that drive product adoption and customer success.
• Support the development of billable professional services offerings and advanced technical consulting.

What You'll Bring

• 5+ years of software development experience with strong coding skills in Python.
• Proven track record building integrations, APIs, webhook implementations, and automation scripts in production environments.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills with natural ability to explain complex technical concepts.
• A customer-first mindset - you genuinely enjoy solving problems for clients and building lasting relationships.
• Strong understanding of modern development workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices.
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