Forward Deployed Engineer

Realm Alliance

. Serve as the technical point of contact for customers in the field .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $115,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong technical fluency with coding, prototyping, and integration skills, while effectively translating operational needs into scalable solutions. Exhibits exceptional collaboration and communication abilities, particularly in customer-facing environments and cross-functional teams.

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Software Engineering ExperienceAPI IntegrationPrototyping SkillsGit MasteryLinux Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Coding SkillsProblem-Solving AbilityData AnalysisComputer Science FundamentalsAI-Assisted Coding

Soft Skills

Collaborative InstinctsStrong Communication SkillsStructured ThinkingHigh Emotional IntelligenceAbility to Thrive in Ambiguous Environments

Tools & Technologies

GitLinuxCloud InfrastructureReal-Time Data PipelinesIoT Systems

Industry Keywords

Enterprise ProductsIndustrial ProductsGovernment ProductsSecurity-Critical ProductsOperational Environments

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudIoTLinuxRealm

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the technical point of contact for customers in the field
Own integrations, onsite deployment work, and translation of operational needs into scalable technical solutions
Spend approximately 25% of time onsite with customers across the US
Shadow operators, analysts, and frontline teams to understand workflows, constraints, and integration requirements
Rapidly prototype tools and integrations in the field to validate ideas and solve urgent problems
Troubleshoot complex operational or systems issues across varied and degraded environments
Translate field insights into technical requirements and integration specifications
Lead technical integration work involving APIs, data pipelines, hardware/software interfaces, and security/compliance-sensitive deployments
Collaborate with engineering to align features, interfaces, and infrastructure with operational needs
Represent customer technical realities internally
Decompose ambiguous real-world problems into scoped technical workstreams
Enable smooth deployment, data flow, connectivity, and operational reliability
Inform product and engineering teams with data, field observations, and frontline feedback
Support pre-sales by traveling onsite with prospects to demonstrate and prove product value
Help establish the foundation, process, and culture for Realm’s forward deployed engineering function

Requirements

What you’ll need

2+ years of software engineering or forward deployed / mission operations experience, with a record of shipping impactful work
Strong technical fluency and ability to read, write, and debug code enough to build prototypes
Low ego, high EQ, and exceptional collaborative instincts
Experience working directly with enterprise, industrial, government, defense, or security-critical products
Strong coding skills, problem-solving ability, and grasp of computer science fundamentals
Mastery of Git and Linux
Ability to lead cross-functional problem solving, influence technical teams, and drive projects from inception to delivery
Ability to thrive in ambiguous environments with strong prioritization and structured thinking
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong data instincts; comfortable analyzing data, forming hypotheses, and making data-informed decisions
Hands-on prototyping and AI-assisted coding skills
Based in the US; citizen preferred or permanent resident
Nice to have: onsite customer experience in field or operational environments
Nice to have: software deployment experience in industrial or government settings, including safety, latency, offline operations, or compliance constraints
Nice to have: familiarity with mobile or web applications, cloud infrastructure, IoT/industrial systems, or real-time data pipelines
Nice to have: experience with sensitive or mission-critical customer environments
Nice to have: mining or industrial safety regulations expertise

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation with significant equity upside
Full medical, dental, and vision benefits
Unlimited PTO
401(k) with 4% safe-harbor match
Equity in an early-stage, fast-growing company
Home office allowance
Dynamic, remote work environment with global reach