Forward Deployed Engineer

Workstream

Menlo Park, California, United States
Hybrid (3 days onsite in menlo park, california)
4+ years robotics computer vision machine learning experience
Strong full-stack technical capability python javascript typescript
Proven ability to own complex technical projects in ambiguous environments
Workstream is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer to bridge the gap between their product platform and customer operational challenges. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills, customer-facing experience, and a problem-solving mindset, with a focus on delivering high-impact solutions for the hourly workforce

Job Summary

  • Workstream is a mission-driven company building the all-in-one HR, payroll, and hiring platform for managing the hourly workforce.
  • This role requires embedding deeply with strategic customers to design, build, and deploy high-impact technical solutions that drive measurable business outcomes.
  • The position involves translating ambiguous customer problems into structured technical roadmaps while identifying reusable patterns to influence the broader platform roadmap.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Workstream is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer to bridge the gap between their product platform and customer operational challenges. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills, customer-facing experience, and a problem-solving mindset, with a focus on delivering high-impact solutions for the hourly workforce.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 4+ years robotics computer vision machine learning experience
  • Strong full-stack technical capability Python JavaScript TypeScript
  • Proven ability to own complex technical projects in ambiguous environments

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in HR tech SaaS payroll or workforce management platforms
  • Exceptional problem-solving skills with bias toward action
  • High ownership mindset with pride in end-to-end accountability

Key Requirements

  • 4+ years of experience in robotics, computer vision, machine learning, data science or model building
  • Full-time hybrid role requiring presence 3 days a week in Menlo Park office

Work Rights

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