Forward Deployed Engineer

HackerRank

Santa Clara, CA, United States
Base: $160,000–$185,000; bonus/equity: target 10% ...
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Customer-facing technical lead
Full-stack depth
Configure, debug, explain web applications
** HackerRank is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer to work onsite in Santa Clara, CA, where they will serve as the primary technical presence in customer engagements. The role requires strong technical expertise, particularly in web applications and API integrations, alongside a clear communication style and strong organizational skills to manage customer projects effectively. **

Job Summary

  • HackerRank helps companies hire and upskill developers based on skills, not pedigree, with a platform trusted by over 2,500 innovative companies.
  • The Forward Deployed Engineer will work onsite with customers, serving as the primary technical presence in customer engagements, leading pilots, demos, and supporting customer evaluation and successful adoption.
  • This role blends deep customer engagement with technical execution, requiring a customer-facing technical lead with full-stack depth to configure, debug, and explain web applications and generate API scripts.

Matching Summary

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** HackerRank is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer to work onsite in Santa Clara, CA, where they will serve as the primary technical presence in customer engagements. The role requires strong technical expertise, particularly in web applications and API integrations, alongside a clear communication style and strong organizational skills to manage customer projects effectively. **

Salary

Base: $160,000–$185,000; Bonus/Equity: Target 10% annual bonus, equity (stock options); Benefits: Comprehensive package of cash and non-cash benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Customer-facing technical lead
  • Full-stack depth
  • Configure, debug, explain web applications
  • Generate API scripts (Ruby or Python)
  • Lead onsite customer conversations
  • Gather requirements and shape technical approaches
  • Deliver measurable impact
  • Clear communication with technical and non-technical audiences
  • Disciplined execution and organization

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with HR tech
  • Experience with ATS platforms
  • Experience with IDEs
  • Experience with developer tools
  • Experience with API-first systems
  • Experience with integration-heavy systems
  • Track record of project delivery

Key Requirements

  • Full-stack depth
  • Ruby or Python scripting
  • Customer-facing experience
  • Onsite customer engagement

Work Rights

Not specified

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