Forward Deployed Engineer, (EMEA)

The role

You will design, develop, and maintain integrations between k-ID's services and client systems. You will support EMEA customers using full-stack web development and game engines.

What you will do

• Serve as primary technical contact for European customers during local business hours
• Design, develop, and deploy integration solutions connecting k-ID services with client systems
• Build and troubleshoot integrations across a variety of platforms including game engines, mobile apps, and web
• Create and maintain technical documentation, integration guides, and code samples
• Collaborate with engineering, product, and go-to-market teams
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues and ensure high availability

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's in CS, Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years in software development with focus on systems integration and API development
• Fluency in English
• Proficiency in multiple languages (JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, C#, C++, Java)
• Experience with RESTful APIs and webhook integrations
• Strong understanding of web technologies and modern frameworks such as NextJS and React
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Nice to have

• 8+ years of relevant experience
• Familiarity with Python as well as OOP languages such as C# or Java a plus
• Deep knowledge of digital identity, computer security, cryptography, and user data privacy practices
• Experience with various methods of age verification such as facial age estimation, ID verification, mobile driver’s license, etc.
• Experience with WebView implementations and cross-platform development
• Hands-on experience with native mobile app development
• History of leading complex integration projects
• Experience with customers across multiple European markets
• Familiarity with global youth privacy frameworks such as COPPA and GDPR-K preferred
• Proficiency in more than two European languages

Benefits

• Competitive startup salary aligned with experience and market benchmarks
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Comprehensive family health coverage, including medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Provided Mental Health and Wellness support benefit
• Hands on exposure with key clients in a scaling global tech company
• Opportunities for continuous learning through real ownership
• Direct collaboration with the Founders and the tech leadership team
• Collaborative, inclusive, and low politics work environment
• Flexible, trust based working culture

About the company

k-ID is the global leader in privacy-first compliance and age verification infrastructure. They are building the Age Layer for the internet to allow digital platforms to verify age and manage compliance globally.