Veeam Software - Lead Forward Deployed Engineer
Requirements
• 8–12+ years of experience in deeply technical, customer-facing roles, such as forward-deployed engineering, solutions engineering, platform engineering, or technical consulting • Strong software engineering skills in at least one language, such as Python, Go, or TypeScript, with the ability to read unfamiliar code and understand complex systems quickly • Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, containers, Linux, and cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud • Experience deploying and operating solutions across complex cloud, hybrid, and on-premises enterprise environments • Strong understanding of APIs, system integration, SQL/NoSQL data stores, and structured or unstructured data • Experience building practical technical solutions, such as data pipelines, custom classifiers, integrations, automations, agents, or internal tools • Strong fluency with AI-native developer tools, agents, and automation, including creating reusable workflows that help others move faster • Strong customer presence, with the ability to build trust with executives, business leaders, and engineering teams • Working knowledge of data security, privacy, and regulatory topics across industries and geographies • High ownership, strong critical thinking, and the ability to bring structure to complex problems without a clear playbook • Experience with DSPM, CSPM, DLP, data governance, privacy platforms, or related security domains • Experience building or heavily using AI agents, agentic coding assistants, MCP, or RAG systems • Familiarity with regulatory frameworks such as GDPR, SOC 2, or ISO 27001, especially across multiple geographies • Experience with enterprise data platforms such as Snowflake, Databricks, or BigQuery • Knowledge of access control, encryption, masking, or other data protection controls in enterprise data systems • Experience mentoring senior technical contributors or setting delivery standards in fast-paced, distributed teams • What you'll get • What you'll get • Unlimited paid time off, 12 paid holidays including 4 global VeeaMe Days for self-care and 24 paid volunteer hours annually through Veeam Cares • Paid parental leave: 8 weeks for all parents, 16 weeks for birthing parents • Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on your first day • Mental health support, therapy sessions, and digital wellness tools via our Employee Assistance Program • 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions • Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy support through Maven, plus paid volunteer time • AirVet: 24/7 virtual veterinary care at no cost • Legal services, identity protection, and supplemental health insurance options • Tax-advantaged spending accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and commuting • Opportunities to learn and grow through on-demand libraries (LinkedIn Learning, O’Reilly), mentoring, workshops, and learning events like our annual Global Day of Learning
Responsibilities
• Own technical delivery for the most complex customer accounts, from deployment through scaled, everyday use • Lead deployments across hybrid environments, including cloud, on-premises, Kubernetes, containers, Linux, and related infrastructure • Define solution architecture for customers with complex data estates, security needs, and business requirements • Adapt platform behavior when standard configuration does not fully match the customer’s data, workflows, or risk model • Build and operate integrations across customer systems, including identity, SIEM, ITSM, data platforms, APIs, and downstream tools • Diagnose and resolve deep technical issues across data, deployment, infrastructure, and integration layers • Build reusable agents, automations, tools, and playbooks that help the broader FDE team deliver faster and with higher quality • Turn manual customer outcomes into repeatable workflows for remediation, alerting, reporting, and operational follow-up • Lead architecture and design sessions with customer executives, security and privacy leaders, business teams, and engineers • Mentor other FDEs by reviewing solutions, sharing patterns, and helping unblock complex technical work • Partner with Sales Engineering, Product, and Engineering on strategic POCs, customer escalations, and product feedback from the field • This role will be 3 days in office at our San Jose, CA location! *
Benefits
• In addition to compensation, Veeam provides a comprehensive benefits package, including health coverage, retirement plans, and unlimited time off. • Zone 1: San Francisco Bay Area, New York City Boroughs • $195,360—$362,760 USD • Zone 2: Washington, California (excluding San Francisco Bay Area) • $179,080—$332,530 USD • Zone 3: Texas, Illinois, North Carolina, Colorado, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Oregon, Nevada, Hawaii, New York (excluding NYC boroughs); Sales roles located in Georgia, Ohio, and Arizona • $162,800—$302,300 USD • Zone 4: All other US locations • $141,636—$263,001 USD
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