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Forward Deployed Engineer, Python

Socket· Go-to-Market
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Remote$125k - $200kFull-timePosted 11mo ago

About the role

Forward Deployed Engineer with Python focus acting as technical bridge between Socket’s enterprise customers and engineering teams. Responsible for implementations, custom code, integrations, SAST/CVE rules, and enabling customer success with on-site engagements and remote support.

Responsibilities

  • 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.

Qualifications

  • 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.

Skills

Required:PythonIntegrations & APIsCustomer-facing communication
Nice to have:SAST/CVE rule development

Benefits

  • Market competitive salary bands
  • Meaningful equity program
  • Comprehensive health benefits for you and your family (99% coverage)
  • Flexible time-off, holidays, and winter shutdown to rest & recharge
  • Paid parental leave
  • Remote-first, with quarterly team off-sites
Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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