Forward Deployment Engineer

SingleStore

. Partner directly with customers to understand their architecture, use cases, and business goals, and translate them into scalable technical solutions .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $120,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in solution architecture and engineering, with a strong foundation in databases and distributed systems. Capable of translating customer requirements into scalable technical solutions while balancing innovation with practical delivery.

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Solution ArchitectureDatabase ExpertiseCustomer-Facing ExperienceTechnical ConsultingSystem Integration

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Hard Skills

Solution EngineeringDistributed SystemsData PipelinesTechnical SpecificationsProduction-Grade SolutionsTroubleshootingOptimizationTechnical PlansArchitecture DesignEnd-to-End Solutions

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationOrganizational SkillsProactive Thought PartnerGuiding StakeholdersBalancing Innovation

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesHigh-Tech EnvironmentsCustomer EngagementProduct RoadmapTechnical Execution

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Distributed Systems

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner directly with customers to understand their architecture, use cases, and business goals, and translate them into scalable technical solutions
Design and implement end-to-end solutions integrating SingleStore into existing application and data ecosystems
Lead whiteboard sessions to shape ideas, define architecture, and convert concepts into technical specifications and execution plans
Act as a proactive thought partner, bringing ideas and guiding conversations rather than reacting to requirements
Own delivery of high-impact initiatives from concept through production, ensuring successful outcomes
Provide hands-on support, including troubleshooting, optimization, and applying pragmatic solutions or fixes when needed
Collaborate with Sales, Solutions Engineering, Product, and Engineering teams to align customer needs with product capabilities and roadmap
Help customers prioritize and operationalize their data initiatives, balancing ambition with practical delivery
Feed insights from customer engagements back into Product and Engineering to influence roadmap and improvements

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of experience in solution architecture, solution engineering, or technical consulting (pre-sales and/or post-sales)
Strong foundation in databases, distributed systems, or software engineering
Proven experience delivering production-grade solutions in customer-facing environments
Experience integrating complex systems across data pipelines, applications, and infrastructure
Ability to translate ambiguous requirements into clear technical plans and drive execution
Experience working with enterprise customers, particularly in financial services or high-tech environments, is highly preferred
Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to guide both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to balance technical innovation with pragmatic delivery and realistic scoping
Alignment with product capabilities and roadmap, ensuring solutions are both impactful and feasible
Customer-facing role; candidates based in the NYC area or within a commutable distance are preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Base salary range of $120,000–$200,000 USD per year
Additional rewards, including merit increases and annual bonuses
Total compensation and benefits package
Roles offered in a variety of locations across the United States