Sourcegraph is revolutionizing software development by bringing AI-powered search and agents to enterprise companies. As a Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE), you'll report directly to the CEO and work with the world's leading software companies to implement and enhance code AI capabilities. This role combines strong technical expertise with customer-facing skills, requiring up to 80% travel for on-site customer engagements.
The position offers rapid growth and learning opportunities, where you'll become intimately familiar with Sourcegraph's tech stack and product features within your first month. By six months, you'll be working with largest customers, building new capabilities, and becoming a go-to expert for complex integrations.
Sourcegraph is backed by top investors like a16z, Sequoia, and Redpoint, with $225M in funding. We serve 7 out of 10 top software companies, 4 out of 6 top US banks, and innovative companies like Stripe, Indeed, Tesla, and 1Password. Our mission is to make coding accessible to everyone, not just 0.1% of the population.
The role offers competitive compensation ranging from $129,500 to $225,000 based on experience level (IC1-IC5) and location zone, plus equity and comprehensive benefits. You'll be based in San Francisco headquarters, with extensive travel for customer engagements.
The ideal candidate combines strong software engineering background with excellent communication skills, passion for developer tools, and ability to thrive in fast-paced environments. You'll be at the forefront of shaping the future of developer tools while working directly with some of the world's most sophisticated software companies.