Striim, Inc. - Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE)
Requirements
• 10+ years of experience in a customer-facing technical role (e.g., Solutions Engineer, Solutions Architect, Forward Deployed Engineer, Field Engineer, Cloud Architect). • Proven ability to own and deliver across the full customer lifecycle, from pre-sales through post-sales success. • Deep technical expertise with the ability to operate at a senior or principal level, including solution architecture and hands-on implementation. • Strong programming experience (e.g., Python or similar) and experience building production-grade systems. • Experience with multi-cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure) and modern data ecosystems. • Real-time data streaming and data pipelines (e.g. CDC) • Data warehousing and modernization • Kubernetes and distributed systems • APIs and enterprise integrations • AI/ML frameworks and analytics platforms (e.g., Databricks, Snowflake) • Translate complex technical concepts into business value for customers • Convert business needs into clear technical requirements for product teams • Strong problem-solving skills and comfort operating in ambiguous, high-impact environments. • Willingness and ability to travel up to 50%. • Experience working in a high-growth or startup environment. • Prior experience influencing product roadmaps based on direct customer engagement. • Background in data modernization, cloud adoption, and AI enablement platforms. • Demonstrated ability to build executive-level relationships with customer stakeholders. • Experience creating reusable frameworks, accelerators, or solution templates. • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).
Responsibilities
• Serve as the primary technical partner to customers across the full lifecycle, from pre-sales discovery and solution architecture through post-sales adoption, expansion, and renewal. • Build and maintain trusted, long-term relationships with customer stakeholders through ongoing engagement, including on-site meetings and industry events. • Act as the technical point of escalation for customer challenges, ensuring timely resolution and continued success. • Partner with Sales and Field Engineering to design and architect complex, enterprise-grade solutions tailored to customer needs. • Lead the implementation of custom solutions within customer environments across multi-cloud and hybrid architectures. • Build prototypes, integrations, and production-grade systems using APIs, data pipelines, and modern frameworks. • Debug and resolve complex technical issues across distributed systems, including backend, infrastructure, and data layers. • Optimize solutions for performance, scalability, and reliability in production environments. • Act as the voice of the customer, capturing insights and translating them into clear, actionable product requirements. • Collaborate with Product and Engineering teams to influence roadmap priorities and future feature development. • Translate business needs into highly technical concepts, bridging communication between customers and internal teams. • Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Field Engineering, Product, and Technical Account Management to deliver a seamless and unified customer experience. • Contribute to internal best practices, reusable assets, and scalable solution frameworks to extend impact across customers.
Benefits
• Competitive salary and pre-IPO stock options • Comprehensive health care plans (medical, dental and vision), including medical and dependent FSA • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays) • The chance to contribute to and shape an upbeat, fully engaged culture • $205,000 - $220,000 USD on an annualized basis. In addition to base pay, this role offers the opportunity to earn variable-based rewards. • Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and accepted until the position is filled. • Our company culture fosters entrepreneurship and nurtures our team members to grow with the company. Come join a Silicon Valley startup focused on delivering a product that’s loved by its customers and primed to be a core part of the cloud data stack.
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