Forward Deployed Engineering Manager

A company is looking for a Manager, Forward Deployed Engineering (FDE).

Key Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and grow a team of Forward Deployed Engineers delivering high-impact customer integrations and automation

Define and scale the FDE program by building repeatable processes for project scoping, delivery, quality, and handoff

Collaborate with Product and Engineering leadership to identify patterns from customer work that should become productized features

Required Qualifications

Experienced engineer or technical leader with a background in managing or mentoring engineers in customer-facing roles

Strong experience in Go or another backend language such as Python, TypeScript, or Java

Fluent in APIs, webhooks, and modern identity standards (SCIM, SAML, OAuth) with experience in building integrations

Ability to communicate clearly with both engineers and executives, representing technical decisions confidently

Experience in fast-paced, iterative environments, with a focus on helping others succeed in ambiguous situations