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Forward Deployed Engineer

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Salary
Not listed
Job type
Full-time
Work mode
Remote
Posted
10 Mar 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

The Forward Deployed Engineer position at Go all in on AI in New York is a full-time customer-facing technical role that suits experienced engineers with a background in solutions engineering, pre-sales, or consulting. This position places professionals at the intersection of enterprise sales and deep technical execution to help organizations adopt AI safely.

Role Overview

As a Forward-Deployed Engineer, the selected professional will own the technical side of customer go-to-market operations at Runlayer. Responsibilities include driving proof of concepts, troubleshooting complex integrations, and guiding enterprise customers from the initial technical deep dive through full deployment.

Key Responsibilities

Own proof of concept outcomes for enterprise customers to turn prospects into successful users.
Run pre-sales technical deep dives, software demonstrations, and architecture discussions.
Troubleshoot system integrations across diverse customer environments including identity, security, and networking.
Build custom configurations and specialized solutions when standard deployment paths do not fit.
Lead technical onboarding sessions and adoption workshops.
Serve as the primary technical expert during sales cycles and answer challenging technical questions from senior engineers.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of forward-deployed engineering, solutions architecture, or solutions engineering experience paired with a computer science background.
Ability to write and debug production code independently rather than solely running product demonstrations.
Hands-on experience building AI agents with the ability to discuss architecture, memory, and tool design.
Deep technical knowledge in at least one relevant area such as identity and auth, MCP, agent frameworks, security, deployment, networking, or observability.
An AI-native workflow that utilizes artificial intelligence for building rather than basic prompting.
Executive presence capable of engaging senior technical leaders.
High agency, strong problem-solving skills, and complete ownership over customer outcomes.

Nice to Have

Prior solutions, pre-sales, or forward-deployed experience at a high-growth B2B startup.
Open-source contributions or content creation in agent, identity, or policy spaces.

Skills and Tools

dbt
AI agents and agent frameworks
Identity and auth
MCP
Security and networking
Production code writing and debugging

Salary and Benefits

Competitive salary and equity reflecting expertise and customer-facing responsibilities.
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
Paid time off including paid vacation, sick leave, and parental leave.
Professional development budget for conferences, courses, and certifications.
Choice of top-tier laptop and accessories.
Direct customer interaction opportunities with innovative companies.

About the Company

Runlayer provides a unified platform for Model Context Protocols, Skills, and Agents featuring purpose-built security, fine-grained governance, and complete observability. The company recently raised a $30M Series A led by Felicis with participation from Khosla Ventures, bringing total funding to $42M, and is trusted by prominent organizations like Gusto, Instacart, Opener, dbt Labs, and Decagon.

How to Apply

Candidates should visit the official company careers page or website to submit their application details.

Skills and tech stack

dbt

Questions candidates ask

What is the location for this role?

The position is based in New York City (NYC), with remote work options available.

How many years of experience are required?

Applicants must have 5+ years of forward-deployed engineering, solutions architecture, or solutions engineering experience with a computer science background.

What specific technical skills are mentioned in the job data?

The listed skills include dbt, building AI agents, identity and auth, MCP, security, networking, and production code debugging.

What benefits are offered for this position?

Benefits include competitive salary and equity, health, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, a professional development budget, and a choice of top-tier equipment.

How do I apply for the Forward Deployed Engineer position?

Interested candidates should apply directly on the official company careers page.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Runlayer careers page.

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