Forward Deployed Engineer

The role

You will be the technical owner of client deployments, translating enterprise needs into production-ready systems. You will lead end-to-end technical delivery, architect data infrastructure, and develop bespoke software solutions.

What you will do

• Lead and execute all phases of deployment from scoping to go-live
• Design, implement, and maintain scalable data ingestion pipelines
• Design optimized SQL data models and ensure data quality
• Identify and remove technical and organizational blockers
• Translate complex business requirements into platform features and engineering priorities
• Design and deploy custom software agents for customers

Required qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of success in software engineering, data engineering, solutions architecture, or technical consulting
• Ability to write and review production-grade code
• Experience designing and optimizing relational schemas and writing complex SQL
• Hands-on experience related to data pipelines, analytics, or Business Intelligence (BI) systems
• Track record of managing complex projects and leading technical discussions with external stakeholders

Nice to have

• Capacity and willingness to master general accounting terms and financial practices
• Prior professional experience in FinTech, accounting, or finance
• Familiarity with integrating data from major ERP, financial planning, or ledger systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Anaplan
• Prior experience in a client-facing technical role
• Experience working with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Familiarity with modern deployment practices

Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity options
• Flexible (Unlimited) Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits for you and your family
• 401(k) Plan
• Parental Leave
• A collaborative environment where your voice matters
• Opportunities for growth and career development
• The chance to work on cutting-edge technology

About the company

Summation is building an AI-native platform to bridge the gap between data and decision-making for business planning and analytics.