Forward Deployed Engineer (AI & Data Privacy)

About the Company

A powerhouse in Enterprise SaaS, leading the charge for Fortune 100 companies in privacy governance, security, and unified consent management. Their patented Hybrid AI platform processes 50M+ privacy requests daily, driving innovation and shaping the future in a hypergrowth marketplace (with industry 37.7% CAGR). Expect a culture where visionaries are empowered, expertise is valued, and impact is measured at enterprise scale.

• Company HQ: Greenville, DE, US

• Product: AI-powered privacy compliance and data governance platform (SaaS)

• Candidate Location: Greenville, DE or Falls Church, VA 2-3 days per week (company-paid relocation available)

• Start Date: As soon as possible

The Mission

Our client's mission is to contribute to a better society by advocating for proper data protection legislation, responsibly safeguarding customer data, preserving individual privacy rights, and enhancing trust between businesses and consumers through greater transparency.

The Opportunity

As a Forward Deployed Engineer, you will step into a strategic role with a clear, performance-based pathway to Director of Engineering within 18 months. You’ll design and deliver core platform features, lead cross-functional initiatives, and collaborate with executive stakeholders to shape the product’s future. Expect real executive exposure, ownership of greenfield builds, and the chance to become a recognized technical leader in a fast-moving, high-growth environment.

What You'll Do

• Write high-quality, scalable code in JavaScript, React, Node.js (about 50% of working time)

• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to engineers

• Collaborate with the CEO/CTO on product architecture and technical strategy

• Engage with enterprise clients via remote calls, assisting in technical implementation and rollout

• Support the design of secure, performant data privacy solutions that manage consent and protect customer PII

• Drive engineering best practices and elevate overall code quality

• Contribute to new features that align with privacy compliance and security standards

What You Bring

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering roles

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science or a related field (required)

• Experience building modern applications and APIs using JavaScript, React, and Node.js

• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming, such as Java, C++, C, or similar

• Hands-on experience designing and building database connectors

• Strong proficiency in debugging complex software issues

• Proven track record in mentoring or guiding other developers

• Ability to communicate and collaborate with clients during implementation (calls only)

• Familiarity with scalable system design and architecture

• Willingness to work 2-3 days in the office

• Bonus: Experience with Elastic Search

Preferred Technical Skills

• Programming: JavaScript and object-oriented programming, such as Java, C++, C or similar (PHP)

• Frontend: ReactJS, JQuery, Bootstrap

• Backend & API: RESTful APIs, AJAX, microservices architecture

• Databases: SQL, NoSQL (Cassandra, MongoDB), Big Data (Hadoop, Hive, HBase)

• Caching & Messaging: Redis, RabbitMQ

• Cloud & Containerization: Docker, AWS, IaaS, PaaS

• DevOps & Version Control: Git, Bitbucket, third-party testing frameworks

• Bonus: Experience with Elastic Search

• Bonus: Security/privacy technologies (encryption, vulnerability assessment)

• Bonus: Open-source project contributions

Key Success Drivers

• Self-Direction: Strong self-discipline and self-motivation

• Integrity: High ethical standards, honesty, and transparency

• Adaptability: Comfort in a fast-changing, startup-like environment

• Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with diverse team members

• Leadership Mindset: Proactive leadership and collaborative approach

Why Join?

• Compensation: $130,000-$165,000 annually (negotiable depending on experience)

• 100% paid medical, dental, and vision for employees and families (gold plan with zero out-of-pocket)

• 401(k) plan and company-paid life insurance

• Company-paid relocation if needed

• Hybrid 2-3 days in-office, promoting real work-life balance

• 2 weeks paid vacation to recharge

• Tuition reimbursement for continued education and technical training

• Clear path to the Director of Engineering role within 18 months

• Significant influence on architecture and engineering practices

• Contribute to protecting individual privacy rights and enhancing consumer trust

• Be part of a company processing 50 million privacy requests daily

• Work alongside talented engineers in a supportive environment

• Regular company-paid events, celebrations, and dinners

• Proven success with Fortune 100 customers and established product-market fit

Interviewing Process

• HR Screening

• Level 1: Phone interview with the Hiring Manager (technical background and client communication skills)

• Level 2: On-site interview in the office (skills assessment)

• Reference and Background Checks: conducted after successful interviews

• Job Offer: provided to the selected candidate

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or expression, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.