Forward Deployed Engineering Manager Drive Customer Impact

Rippling; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Rippling is seeking a Manager of Forward Deployed Engineering in San Francisco to lead a team of engineers in delivering high-impact solutions. This role requires experience in mentoring engineers, strong problem-solving skills, and a customer-centric mindset. You will ensure successful project implementations across multiple engagements while collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree, 5+ years in software development, and excellent communication abilities. The pay range for this role is from $138,000 to $230,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 1–3+ years of experience leading or mentoring engineers.
• Proven ability to deliver complex technical projects in fast‑paced environments.
• Willingness to travel to client sites as needed (up to ~25%).
• 5+ years of software development experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high‑performing team of Forward Deployed Engineers.
• Ensure successful delivery of complex implementations across multiple projects.
• Improve team‑level processes, delivery consistency, and execution rigor.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to unblock execution.

Skills

Leadership in engineering

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Customer-centric mindset

Education

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

Tools

Python

JavaScript

Ruby

Java

Go

C or C++

SQL

Job description

Rippling is seeking a Manager of Forward Deployed Engineering in San Francisco to lead a team of engineers in delivering high-impact solutions. This role requires experience in mentoring engineers, strong problem-solving skills, and a customer-centric mindset. You will ensure successful project implementations across multiple engagements while collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree, 5+ years in software development, and excellent communication abilities. The pay range for this role is from $138,000 to $230,000 annually.