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Runlayer

Head of Field Engineering

Runlayer

. Build and lead the Forward Deployed Engineering team .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in building and leading high-performing technical teams, with a strong focus on customer engagement and enterprise deployment strategies. Proven ability to navigate fast-paced environments and drive successful outcomes through effective team management and technical integration.

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Team LeadershipForward Deployed EngineeringCustomer EngagementTechnical IntegrationHiring and Development

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Hard Skills
Software EngineeringSolutions EngineeringTechnical Playbook DevelopmentEnterprise DeploymentCustomer Pilot ExecutionRevenue OperationsSales OperationsTeam DesignOnboarding ProcessesTechnical Configuration
Soft Skills
Ambiguity ManagementOutcome DeliveryCollaborationCommunicationTeam Building
Certifications & Qualifications
Degree in Computer Science
Industry Keywords
Early-Stage StartupTop-Tier Technology CompanyLiquidity EventIPOStrategic Acquisition

Tech Stack

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Build and lead the Forward Deployed Engineering team
  • Recruit, hire, and onboard the next seven Forward Deployed Engineers, with continued hiring thereafter
  • Establish onboarding covering the product, demo motion, pilot execution, and customer engagement standards
  • Codify how the team moves customers from initial interest to thousand-plus-seat deployments
  • Define the technical playbook for integrating, configuring, and scaling Runlayer in enterprise environments
  • Partner with Go-to-Market, Product, and Engineering leadership on team design, compensation structure, territory model, and customer health
  • Hire regional leaders and establish a repeatable execution layer in year two
  • Convert customer pilots into production and support enterprise-wide deployments

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Ten or more years of relevant professional experience
  • Significant experience in senior individual contributor and leadership roles within technical, customer-facing organizations
  • A degree in Computer Science or a closely related technical field from a strong undergraduate program
  • Direct experience as a Forward Deployed Engineer, Solutions Engineer, or comparable technical customer-facing role
  • Experience at an early-stage startup building a function or team from the ground up
  • Experience at an established, top-tier technology company
  • Proven track record of hiring, managing, and developing high-performing teams of technical individual contributors
  • Ability to operate successfully in ambiguous, fast-moving environments and deliver defined outcomes
  • Experience at a company that reached a meaningful liquidity event, such as an IPO or strategic acquisition
  • Background in revenue operations or sales operations
  • Prior experience as a software engineer
  • Experience managing managers, or demonstrated trajectory toward that scope

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Equity
  • Paid vacation
  • Paid sick leave
  • Paid parental leave
  • Professional development budget for conferences, courses, and certifications
  • Choice of laptop and accessories
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
  • Customer interaction opportunities with innovative companies