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Forward Deployed Engineer

190k – 280kNew York, NYSales EngineeringHybrid4+ YOE
Summary

Forward Deployed Engineer architects and implements AI-driven compliance solutions for enterprise clients, building ETL pipelines, APIs, and customizations while collaborating with customer teams. Requires 4+ years Python, client-facing experience, and AI fluency.

About the role

Responsibilities

  • Lead technical implementation and integration efforts with enterprise clients, ensuring AI compliance solutions are effectively deployed.
  • Work closely with client technical teams to understand infrastructure, security requirements, and compliance needs.
  • Design and implement scalable ETL pipelines to integrate customer data into Norm’s platform.
  • Map business data into structured data models with client SMEs for tailored business logic.
  • Develop client-specific customizations to Norm’s platform for upsell opportunities.
  • Lead enablement sessions with client end-users and evangelize platform benefits.
  • Develop and maintain technical documentation for implementations.
  • Collaborate with legal engineering team to translate regulatory requirements into technical solutions.

Requirements

Core Skills & Experience:

  • Bachelor's or Master's in computer science or equivalent.
  • 4+ years writing Python (or similar) for production.
  • 1+ years in technical client-facing role (e.g., Sales Engineer, Solutions Engineer).
  • Experience writing ETL data pipelines and mapping ambiguous customer data.
  • Experience writing APIs (e.g., FastAPI).
  • Experience with Postgres or similar database.
  • Excited to work/iterate with customers.

Pluses:

  • React/TypeScript and Next.js.
  • Dagster or Apache Airflow.
  • Startup experience with ambiguous requirements.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Senior Engineer: $190,000 - $250,000/year + equity.
  • Staff Engineer: $240,000 - $280,000/year + equity.
  • Competitive benefits: 401(k) match, health/dental/vision insurance, relocation to NYC if needed.
  • Flexible hybrid model, typically 3-4 days/week in-office NYC.
Skills
PythonETLFastAPIPostgresReactTypeScriptNext.jsDagsterApache Airflow
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