Forward Deployed Engineer

Hammerspace

. Act as the primary technical authority on-site within strategic Lighthouse accounts .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeDallas • Texas • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $200,000 - $240,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in GPU orchestration, AI/ML data pipelines, and high-performance file systems, while effectively communicating complex technical concepts to diverse stakeholders. Proficient in designing data architectures and building integrations that enhance operational efficiency in hybrid-cloud environments.

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GPU OrchestrationAI/ML Data PipelinesHigh-Performance File SystemsPython ProgrammingContainerization (Kubernetes/Docker)

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Hard Skills

High-Speed NetworkingDebugging Complex Routing IssuesLinux Internals ExpertiseProduction-Grade Tool DevelopmentData Architecture Design

Soft Skills

Autonomous WorkTechnical Communication

Tools & Technologies

Hammerspace APIsInfiniBandRoCE100GbE+Kubernetes

Industry Keywords

Hybrid-Cloud EnvironmentsData IntegrationAutomation ScriptsDistributed EnvironmentsStorage Stack Performance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudDockerKubernetesLinuxNFSPythonC++Go

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as the primary technical authority on-site within strategic Lighthouse accounts
Become an expert in customer domains to identify and resolve real-world friction points
Design and implement data architectures that accelerate AI/ML training pipelines
Ensure low-latency data access across hybrid-cloud environments
Build custom integrations, automation scripts, and last-mile solutions
Bridge Hammerspace’s core product with clients’ bespoke infrastructures
Identify new business problems, expansion opportunities, and emerging workloads
Partner with Rotational Sustaining Engineering to translate field-discovered bugs into core product features
Translate complex technical hurdles into actionable insights for data scientists, IT administrators, and executives
Work alongside the Named CSM to drive account growth

Requirements

What you’ll need

Deep understanding of GPU orchestration, AI/ML data pipelines, and high-performance file systems (NFS, SMB, S3)
NVIDIA or Mellanox experience
Mastery of high-speed networking (InfiniBand, RoCE, 100GbE+)
Ability to debug complex routing, latency, and throughput issues in distributed environments
Proficiency in Python, Go, or C++
Ability to write production-grade tools and integrations interfacing with Hammerspace APIs
Strong Linux internals expertise, including kernel tuning and storage stack performance
Experience with containerization (Kubernetes/Docker)
Ability to quickly master the Global Data Environment architecture and deploy it across heterogeneous storage and cloud providers
Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Ability to work autonomously in undefined, high-stakes environments
Must live in the Dallas, Texas area or be willing to relocate to Dallas
Principal-level technical expertise in infrastructure, AI, networking, coding, and systems

Benefits

Comp & perks

Broad range of health plans for medical, dental, vision, life and disability
401k plans
Flexible time off