Forward Deployed Engineer

AI-powered code search and automation platform helping enterprises industrialize development with AI
$129,500 - $225,000
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
Hybrid
501 - 1,000 Employees
5+ years of experience
AI · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Forward Deployed Engineer

Sourcegraph is revolutionizing software development by bringing AI-powered search and agents to enterprise teams. 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.

The role involves extensive customer interaction, requiring both strong technical skills and excellent communication abilities. You'll be responsible for leading customer engagements, building new capabilities, and improving existing features while working directly with sophisticated clients.

Within your first month, you'll master our tech stack, shadow experienced team members, and lead your first customer engagement. By six months, you'll be working with our largest customers, contributing to product development, and becoming a technical 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 and 4 out of 6 top US banks, including notable clients like Stripe, Indeed, Tesla, and 1Password.

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. This position requires up to 80% travel (Monday-Thursday) for on-site customer engagements, based out of our San Francisco headquarters.

Join us in our mission to make coding accessible to everyone, not just 0.1% of the population, and help shape the future of enterprise software development through AI-driven innovation.

Last updated 2 months ago

Responsibilities For Forward Deployed Engineer

  • Lead customer engagements from end-to-end
  • Build new capabilities and improve existing features in the product
  • Work directly with largest and most sophisticated customers
  • Identify and capitalize on new opportunities across customers
  • Contribute to refinement and scaling of the FDE program
  • Become technical expert for complex integrations
  • Drive customer satisfaction and product adoption

Requirements For Forward Deployed Engineer

Python
TypeScript
  • Strong software engineering background with hands-on coding experience
  • Experience with developer tools, code search, and AI-assisted coding
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to think on your feet
  • Strong communication skills, both technical and non-technical
  • Comfortable with extensive travel (up to 80% Monday-Thursday)
  • Ability to work directly with customers and build relationships
  • Experience balancing technical work with strategic thinking

Benefits For Forward Deployed Engineer

Medical Insurance
Equity
  • Competitive base salary
  • Equity compensation
  • Above-market compensation
  • Comprehensive benefits package

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