Solutions Engineer

WorkosWorkos·Remote(San Francisco)
Software Development
Excel

WFA Digital Insight

The demand for forward-deployed engineers with strong pre-sales experience is on the rise, particularly in the developer tools space. With the recent surge in AI adoption, companies like Workos are at the forefront of innovation. To succeed in this role, candidates will need to demonstrate high agency, excellent communication skills, and the ability to navigate complex technical landscapes. As the remote job market continues to evolve, we're seeing a growing need for professionals who can bridge the gap between engineering, product, and sales.

Job Description

About the Role

As a Forward Deployed Engineer at Workos, you will work directly with customers to design and implement solutions using Workos products. You will own technical outcomes end-to-end, from discovery to handoff, and lead demos and proof-of-concepts.

Responsibilities

  • Work directly with customers to design and implement solutions using Workos products
  • Own technical outcomes end-to-end: discovery, architecture, implementation, iteration, and handoff
  • Lead demos and proof-of-concepts
  • Identify blockers early, propose solutions, and drive momentum without waiting for instructions
  • Partner with Account Executives to support evaluations and expansions

Requirements

  • Strong engineering fundamentals and comfort building across APIs and web stacks
  • Pre-sales experience
  • Proven ability to communicate clearly with customers and internal teams
  • High agency: you proactively find problems and solve them

How to Stand Out

  • Highlight your experience with APIs and web stacks in your resume and cover letter to stand out as a strong candidate.
  • Prepare to talk about your pre-sales experience and how you've driven customer adoption in previous roles.
  • Showcase your ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly and concisely.
  • Be ready to provide examples of times when you've proactively identified and solved problems.
  • Consider including examples of your work, such as prototypes or demos, to demonstrate your skills.

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