Forward Deployed Engineer (AI & Data Privacy)

Job Description

Job Description

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.

Compensation Range : $130K - $165K