HackerRank

Forward Deployed Engineer

Hybrid in New York City, NY · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$160k-$185kDetected 43 days ago

PythonRubyFull-Stack DevelopmentSalesRecruiting

About the role

We're looking for a Forward Deployed Engineer to work on-site with our customers, serving as the primary technical presence in customer engagements, leading pilots and demos, and supporting customer evaluation and successful adoption.
This role blends deep customer engagement with technical execution.
This is a full-time, hybrid position based in New York City.

Use the right tools, including AI when useful, to deliver faster, more reliable outcomes that strengthen HackerRank's customer experience.
Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and GTM teams to elevate the voice of the customer.
A customer-facing technical lead with enough full-stack depth to configure, debug, and explain web applications, integrations, and generate API scripts as needed (Ruby or Python).
You lead with empathy, energy, and a problem-solver's mindset.

Even better if you have
Experience as a software, solutions, or sales engineer working with HR tech, ATS platforms, IDEs, developer tools, API-first or integration-heavy systems.
A track record of seeing projects through from scoping to delivery, balancing customer needs with technical tradeoffs.

As this shift accelerates, the definition of strong technical talent is changing.

The base salary range for this role is $160,000-$185,000, plus a target 10% annual bonus tied to individual and company performance. You will also receive equity (stock options) and a comprehensive package of cash and non-cash benefits.

We never discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital, veteran, or disability status.
You will also receive equity (stock options) and a comprehensive package of cash and non-cash benefits.

Lead customer-facing engagements, including discovery, pilots, and demos, acting as the primary technical voice in front of prospects and customers.
Partner onsite with customers, engineers, recruiters, and business leaders to uncover developer needs, listen with empathy, and shape practical, goal-driven solutions.
Confident leading conversations onsite with prospects and enterprise customers while gathering requirements, shaping technical approaches, and delivering results that drive measurable impact.

HackerRank is a proud equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer.
We provide equal opportunity to everyone for employment based on individual performance and qualification.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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