Global Director of Forward Deployed Engineering

HackerRank; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

HackerRank is scaling its Forward Deployed Engineering (FDE) function globally. We are hiring a Director, Forward Deployed Engineering (Global) to set the strategy, standards, and execution bar for this team. This is a hands-on leadership role.

You will lead the global FDE function, directly manage FDEs in the U.S., and partner closely with regional GMs in EMEA and APAC. You will lead by example, coaching engineers, shaping solutions with Sales, Product, and Customer Success, and delivering

Qualifications

• 8+ years in engineering, solutions engineering, or technical delivery.
• 2+ years leading high-performing technical teams.
• Experience leading customer-facing technical teams where credibility, clarity and execution matter.
• Fluent across engineering and business contexts; able to discuss architecture with engineers and align with sales/product.
• Excellent presenter and communicator for technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and grow a team of FDEs that lead customer engagements (pre- and post-sales) to define and deliver solutions.
• Partner with Sales, Product, Engineering, and Customer Success to shape solutions that solve real customer problems.
• Work with Product and Engineering to incorporate customer-specific solutions into the product roadmap.
• Provide hands-on technical leadership across APIs, integrations, and platform capabilities.
• Elevate how we run demos, proofs of concept, and onsite engagements.
• Build repeatable playbooks, delivery standards, and best practices to move fast at scale.

Skills

8+ years in engineering solutions tech

2+ years leading high-performing teams

Strong presenting & communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

HackerRank is scaling its Forward Deployed Engineering (FDE) function globally. We are hiring a Director, Forward Deployed Engineering (Global) to set the strategy, standards, and execution bar for this team. This is a hands-on leadership role.

You will lead the global FDE function, directly manage FDEs in the U.S., and partner closely with regional GMs in EMEA and APAC. You will lead by example, coaching engineers, shaping solutions with Sales, Product, and Customer Success, and delivering