Forward Deployed Engineer
Company: HackerRank
Location: Santa Clara
Posted on: February 18, 2026
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Job Description:
HackerRank helps companies like NVIDIA, Amazon, and Microsoft
hire and upskill the next generation of developers based on skills,
not pedigree. Our platform is trusted by over 2,500 of the world’s
most innovative companies to build strong engineering teams ready
for what’s next. Software has entered an era where humans and AI
build side by side. As this shift accelerates, the definition of
strong technical talent is changing. We give companies better ways
to identify and invest in next-generation skills. People at
HackerRank care deeply about the impact of their work and sweat the
small details so our customers can be wildly successful with
products they genuinely love to use. We move with urgency and
believe great outcomes come from high standards 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. What you’ll do 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. Keep
customer projects on track through disciplined execution and
proactive updates. 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.
Who you are 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).
Confident leading conversations onsite with prospects and
enterprise customers while gathering requirements, shaping
technical approaches, and delivering results that drive measurable
impact. A clear communicator who can go deep with engineers or
simplify for non-technical crowds. A strong operator who plans,
executes, and follows through, keeping projects organized. 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. You will thrive in this role if You love
mixing engineering, consulting, and delivery, owning every step of
the journey. You want every project to feel like a new challenge.
You set and uphold high standards for excellence for yourself and
those around you. Compensation Base salary range:
$160,000–$185,000. This range doesn’t include commissions, bonuses,
stock options, or benefits. Final offer may vary based on skills,
experience, location, and other compensation components. 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. We never
discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender
identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital, veteran,
or disability status. All your information will be kept
confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Keywords: HackerRank, Ceres , Forward Deployed Engineer, IT / Software / Systems , Santa Clara, California
