Flock - Forward Deployment Engineer

• A strong foundation in software engineering, with proficiency in languages like Python, Java, C++, or JavaScript • Experience working with SQL, including writing efficient queries and optimizing performance • Familiarity with RESTful APIs, authentication methods, and request/response structures • Working knowledge of networking fundamentals such as VPNs, firewalls, IP whitelisting, and SSL/TLS • Experience with Git and collaborative development workflows • Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerization tools like Docker or Kubernetes • Comfort working with common data formats such as JSON, XML, and CSV • Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking skills • Clear communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences • A willingness to travel (25–50%) and work closely with customers onsite • Bonus points if you have experience in data analysis, machine learning, DevOps practices, or prior client-facing/consulting roles. • Feeling uneasy that you haven’t ticked every box? That’s okay; we’ve felt that way too. Studies have shown women and minorities are less likely to apply unless they meet all qualifications. We encourage you to break the status quo and apply to roles that would make you excited to come to work every day. • 90 Days at FlockWe prescribe to 90 day plans and believe that good days lead to good weeks, which lead to good months. This serves as a preview of the 90 day plan you will receive if you were to be hired in this role at Flock. • 90 Days at Flock • The First 30 DaysBuild a strong foundation across Flock’s platform, the Nova product, and our customer environments. You’ll ramp on our systems, tools, and deployment processes while forming relationships across engineering and customer-facing teams. During this time, you’ll shadow customer calls and deployments to develop empathy for user needs, begin contributing small code changes, and get hands-on experience with our integration workflows. • The First 30 Days • The First 60 DaysStart taking ownership of integrations and customer interactions. You’ll independently configure and deploy repeatable integrations, troubleshoot connectivity and data issues, and begin leading technical discovery sessions with customers. You’ll deepen your understanding of how our platform fits into diverse customer environments and contribute improvements to documentation and integration processes. • The First 60 Days • 90 Days & BeyondOperate as an independent owner of end-to-end customer integrations. You’ll lead deployments from discovery through production, act as a trusted technical partner to customers, and ensure integrations are stable and scalable. You’ll also contribute to improving our data pipelines, identify product gaps based on real-world usage, and help evolve our internal processes to support continued growth. • 90 Days & Beyond • Salary & EquityIn this role, you’ll receive a starting salary between $100,000 and $130,000 as well as Flock Stock Options. Base salary is determined by job-related experience, education/training, and market indicators. Flock does not offer bonuses. Your recruiter will discuss this in-depth with you during our first chat.