SOCKET

Unusually good internet, unusually good service. That's Socket.

Forward Deployed Engineer, Python

Backend EngineerSoftware EngineerFull TimeRemoteTeam 51-200Since 1994H1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

107 days ago

Salary

$125K - $200K / year

Bachelor Degree5 yrs expEnglishOpen SourcePython

Job Description

• Serve as the primary technical advisor and trusted expert for 5-8 enterprise accounts. • Write custom code, scripts, and integrations to solve complex customer implementation challenges. • Lead technical onboarding sessions, training workshops, and hands-on implementation guidance. • Develop custom SAST rules, CVE rules, and security policies tailored to customer environments. • Coordinate seamless technical rollouts and integrations across complex enterprise environments. • Build and maintain strong relationships with customer engineering teams and security stakeholders. • Create standardized technical documentation, best practices guides, and reusable implementation playbooks. • Facilitate communication between customers and internal product teams, translating feedback into actionable insights. • Conduct on-site technical engagements including security assessments, alert optimization, and advanced configuration. • Review and optimize customer alert configurations, reducing noise and improving security coverage. • Anticipate technical challenges and proactively develop solutions that drive product adoption and customer success. • Support the development of billable professional services offerings and advanced technical consulting.

Job Requirements

  • 5+ years of software development experience with strong coding skills in Python.
  • Proven track record building integrations, APIs, webhook implementations, and automation scripts in production environments.
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills with natural ability to explain complex technical concepts.
  • A customer-first mindset — you genuinely enjoy solving problems for clients and building lasting relationships.
  • Strong understanding of modern development workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices.
  • Knowledge of security tools, vulnerability management, and software composition analysis preferred.
  • Experience with open source ecosystems and supply chain security concepts.
  • Comfortable with travel and on-site customer engagements as the face of Socket's technical expertise.
  • Experience with scripting and automation for DevOps or security use cases.

Benefits

  • Competitive equity package
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development opportunities

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