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Deepgram

Senior Forward-Deployed Engineer, Federal

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2 months ago
Washington, DC, USASenior
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Base Salary

$160k - $200k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Own technical delivery across federal deployments from prototype to production.
  • Embed with federal customers to design and build mission-critical applications.
  • Lead technical discovery and solution design for federal prospects.
  • Prototype and build full-stack integrations using modern programming languages.
  • Guide federal stakeholders on maximizing operational value from Deepgram's platform.
  • Scope work, sequence delivery, and remove blockers early.
  • Build and manage relationships with customer leadership and technical stakeholders.
  • Contribute directly to code when necessary for clarity or momentum.
  • Codify working patterns into tools and reference architectures.
  • Share field feedback with Product and Engineering teams.

Requirements

  • Active Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) security clearance or equivalent.
  • 5+ years of engineering or technical deployment experience in customer-facing or government environments.
  • Strong software engineering background with experience in at least one modern programming language.
  • Proven ability to scope and deliver complex systems in fast-moving contexts.
  • Experience building and deploying production systems in government environments.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills for diverse stakeholders.
  • Track record of navigating complex sales or procurement cycles in the federal space.
  • Willingness to travel up to 50%, including on-site work at government facilities.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
  • Annual wellness stipend and mental health support.
  • Unlimited PTO and generous paid parental leave.
  • Flexible schedule and 12 paid US company holidays.
  • 401(k) plan with company match and tax savings programs.
  • Learning and education stipend, plus participation in talks and conferences.

Tech Stack

AWSAzureJavaScriptKubernetesPythonRustTerraform

Categories

AI & MLData ScienceFull Stack