Founding Forward Deployed Engineer
Summary
Founding forward deployed engineer at an early-stage public safety tech startup: work directly with law enforcement and prosecutors to solve evidence-management problems, shipping analyses, integrations, and full-stack product features. Hybrid in San Francisco (NYC also listed), with 25–75% customer travel; $130k–$215k base plus founding equity.
About the Role
Join a small, early-stage public safety technology team as a founding forward deployed engineer. You will work alongside customers to address evidence management challenges, delivering practical solutions and bringing frontline insights into product decisions.
What You'll Do
Work directly with law enforcement professionals and prosecutors to understand their evidence workflows and technical challenges.
Build solutions for immediate user needs, including one-off analyses and custom integrations.
Spend 25% to 75% of your time traveling to meet customers and observe their workflows.
Translate customer feedback into code, product features, and clear technical specifications.
Adapt quickly as priorities and requirements evolve in an early-stage environment.
What We're Looking For
At least 3 years of software engineering experience building and delivering production systems, including experience at an early-stage startup.
Experience building software that addresses real user problems and working directly with end users to turn their needs into technical solutions.
Comfort operating across the full stack and delivering practical analyses, integrations, or other focused solutions.
High autonomy, a bias toward action, and the ability to work through ambiguity and shifting priorities.
Founding-stage technical leadership experience or a notable achievement demonstrating strong ownership.
Interest in public safety and government technology; experience in regulated or sensitive domains, investigative workflows, or government technology is helpful.
Willingness to support required background checks and the CJIS clearance process.
Compensation & Benefits
Base salary: $130,000 to $215,000 annually. Founding-level equity and performance-based bonuses are available. Visa sponsorship is available.
Location
Hybrid in San Francisco, California, with New York City also listed as a location. Regular customer travel is expected. Remote arrangements with regular travel may be considered for exceptional candidates.
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