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Forward Deployed Engineer - Python at Socket | Remote

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Remote Full-time

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Experience Level

Experience

Qualifications

Ideal candidates will possess strong experience in Python development, with a track record of successful project implementations. Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships with clients are crucial. Familiarity with security protocols and open-source software is a plus.

About the job

About Us

At Socket, we empower developers and security teams to accelerate their workflows by eliminating tedious security tasks. Our platform is trusted by thousands of organizations, including industry leaders like Anthropic, xAI, Figma, and Vercel. Experience the love for Socket directly from our users by checking their tweets!


Founded by Feross Aboukhadijeh, a veteran open-source maintainer with software downloaded over a billion times monthly, Socket has successfully raised $65M in funding from top-tier investors and industry experts.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Forward Deployed Engineer with a strong focus on Python to act as a vital technical liaison between Socket and our enterprise clients. In this role, you will leverage your software development skills along with exceptional customer engagement abilities to ensure successful implementations, create custom solutions, and establish the groundwork for our professional services. You will be instrumental in maximizing value for our largest clients and in shaping the future of our technical offerings.

This position is fully remote, with a requirement for 20-30% travel for on-site customer engagements.

What You'll Do

  • Act as the primary technical consultant and trusted resource for 5-8 enterprise accounts.

  • Develop custom code, scripts, and integrations to address complex customer implementation issues.

  • Lead technical onboarding sessions, training workshops, and provide hands-on implementation guidance.

  • Create tailored SAST rules, CVE rules, and security policies that fit customer environments.

  • Coordinate smooth technical rollouts and integrations in complex enterprise settings.

  • Foster strong relationships with customer engineering teams and security stakeholders.

  • Produce standardized technical documentation, best practices guides, and reusable implementation playbooks.

About Socket

Socket is revolutionizing how developers and security teams manage open-source code, enabling them to work faster and more efficiently. With a focus on reducing security-related busywork, our platform is designed to help organizations like yours thrive in a secure development environment.

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