Member of Technical Staff, Forward Deployed

The role

You will act as a technical bridge between the engineering team and Fortune 500 clients. You will write production code, architect custom integrations, and solve complex technical challenges while working directly with customers.

What you will do

• Design and build custom integrations connecting Profound’s platform to enterprise systems
• Write production-quality code in TypeScript, Python, and Next.js for client-specific features
• Architect solutions that handle enterprise-scale data volumes and security requirements
• Debug complex issues spanning client infrastructure and Profound systems
• Optimize performance for clients processing millions of daily queries
• Lead technical discussions with client engineering teams and C-suite executives
• Join client calls to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions
• Present technical architectures and implementation plans to diverse audiences
• Build trusted relationships with technical champions at Fortune 500 companies
• Conduct technical workshops and training sessions for client teams

Required qualifications

• 2 or more years of software engineering experience working with production systems
• Strong proficiency in TypeScript, Next.js, and React
• Solid Python experience for backend development and data processing
• Experience with REST APIs and system integration patterns
• Database experience including PostgreSQL and time-series databases
• Comfort working with cloud platforms
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Comfort presenting to and building relationships with executive audiences
• Experience working directly with enterprise clients
• Strong problem-solving skills under pressure
• Ability to context-switch across multiple client engagements

Nice to have

• AWS preferred
• Rust experience is a plus but not required

Benefits

• base salary
• equity
• full range of benefits and perks

Before you apply

• We are happy to support visa sponsorship for qualified international candidates

About the company

Profound is an AI marketing platform used by 15% of the Fortune 500. It provides research, briefs, content, campaigns, and reporting alongside agents.