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Head of Deployed Engineering
turbopuffer. Lead and develop the deployed engineering team as a player-coach .
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates leadership in guiding and developing engineering teams while bridging technical and sales functions. Possesses a strong understanding of AI applications, data optimization, and customer relationship management.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Leadership ExperienceAI-First MindsetData OptimizationPython or JavaScript/TypeScript ExperienceLinux Terminal Proficiency
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Data BackgroundReading Explain PlansOptimizing SchemasBuilding SolutionsDemos and Proofs of ConceptPerformance BenchmarkingVector SearchFull-Text Search
Soft Skills
Strong Writing SkillsBuilding TrustProblem-Solving
Tools & Technologies
LinuxKubernetesCloud Platforms
Industry Keywords
Technical Sales MotionCustomer RelationshipsSales CycleOperational Burden
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesCloudJavaScriptKubernetesLinuxPythonTypeScript
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead and develop the deployed engineering team as a player-coach
- Collaborate with GTM peers to develop and refine the technical sales motion
- Bridge GTM and engineering teams and represent the voice of the customer
- Own technical customer relationships from discovery through expansion and renewal
- Visit prospects and customers in person to strengthen relationships
- Build benchmarks, demos, and proofs of concept; drive evaluations and guide implementations
- Resolve customer problems and architect solutions
- Participate in customer Slack channels to support problem-solving
- Assess customer fit and communicate when the company is not the right solution
Requirements
What you’ll need- Leadership experience guiding and developing a team
- AI-first mindset and understanding of how AI unlocks additional value
- Commercial understanding of reducing costs and operational burden
- Ability to balance the sales cycle with deep technical domain expertise
- Data or database background, including reading explain plans and optimizing schemas
- Comfortable working in Linux terminals and reading logs
- Python or JavaScript/TypeScript experience for building solutions and demos
- Strong writing skills and ability to explain complex ideas simply
- Ability to build trust and recognize when you are out of your depth
- Nice to have: vector search or full-text search background
- Nice to have: Kubernetes and cloud platform experience
- Nice to have: performance benchmarking experience
Benefits
Comp & perks- Remote work arrangement
- In-person visits to prospects and customers as part of the role