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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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