Forward Deployed Engineer
Core
Act as a trusted technical advisor to enterprise customers, embedding with their teams to build production-grade data apps, workbooks, and automated workflows on live cloud data.
Role type
Senior Forward Deployed Engineer (Customer-Facing Technical)
Builds
Production analytics solutions, data apps, and automated workflows on live warehouse data for enterprise clients.
Domain
Cloud Data Warehousing & Analytics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery
Required skills
SQL, data modeling, cloud data platforms (Snowflake, Databricks, BigQuery, Redshift), production analytics deployment, technical communication, ambiguity management, multi-engagement management
Preferred skills
Experience with Sigma, Tableau, Looker, or Power BI; ETL/transformation (Fivetran, dbt, Matillion); Python for integrations; enterprise data governance
Technologies
Snowflake, Databricks, BigQuery, Redshift, Sigma, Tableau, Looker, Power BI, Fivetran, dbt, Matillion
Responsibilities
Lead implementations from kickoff to production deployment; Embed with customer teams to design and build data solutions; Ship production-grade work and incorporate latest platform features; Run live technical sessions and troubleshoot; Monitor performance and resolve issues; Escalate blockers and document needs; Create reusable implementation guides and templates; Mentor newer engineers; Travel up to 25% to customer sites
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with customer-facing focus
