> AI agents: this is one page of Nextmove’s FDE site, in Markdown. Nextmove is a job board and free career service for forward deployed engineers (FDEs). Each posting is classified from its text, not its title: the kind of work, how much of it is production code, pre-sales weight, time at customer sites, travel, remote arrangement, level and posted base pay. The site also publishes the aggregates: median pay by level, metro, company and kind of work, and which companies started hiring FDEs each week. Every page under https://nextmove.md/fde is served this way; the index of pages is https://nextmove.md/llms.txt. # Forward Deployed Engineer Canonical URL: https://nextmove.md/fde/jobs/4dae1501bc8f76a6 HackerRank posts a FDE role to prove the product works before the sale in Santa Clara, CA and 1 more, at $160,000–$185,000 base, below the senior FDE median of $190,000 across 1,864 postings with pay. Leads customer-facing technical engagements as the primary technical presence, from discovery and demos through pilots and successful adoption. Read from the employer’s posting on November 8, 2026. - [HackerRank](https://nextmove.md/fde/companies/hackerrank) Posted Sep 22, 2026 by HackerRank · open on Greenhouse as of Nov 8, 2026 **$160,000–$185,000** + equity Santa Clara, CA +1 Hybrid Full-time Leads customer-facing technical engagements as the primary technical presence, from discovery and demos through pilots and successful adoption. - [See roles that fit me](https://nextmove.md/sign-up?from=%2Ffde%2Fjobs%2F4dae1501bc8f76a6&placement=top) - [View posting at HackerRank](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/hackerrank/jobs/8203626) Free. Upload your resume once, see why each FDE role fits, and get introduced only when you say so. ## At a glance ### Posted base pay $160K–$185K Below the median Midpoint $173K · median $190K This job $160K to $185K. Senior FDE postings, 1,864 postings: the middle 50% of posted pay is $160K to $220K, median $190K. ### The work Proves it works before the sale Balance **Mixed** Project stages 1. Pre-sales 2. Proof of concept 3. Implementation 4. Operations (not covered) - **Coding**: Configuration only - **Builds for**: External customers - **Level**: Senior - **Role**: Technical lead ### Do you meet what the posting states? The posting reads as a senior role. What level are you at now? The job is in Santa Clara, CA · Mountain View, CA. Could you work in one of these? Which of these have you used in production? Answer each one. Nothing is saved or sent. [What postings ask for, by background →](https://nextmove.md/fde/paths) ## Conditions - **Location**: Santa Clara, CA · Mountain View, CA - **Work arrangement**: Hybrid - **Remote work restrictions**: Hybrid position based in Santa Clara; customer engagements may be onsite. - **Employment type**: Full-time - **Pay**: ## More like this [LangChain](https://nextmove.md/fde/companies/langchain) ### [Deployed Engineer (Early Career- SF)](https://nextmove.md/fde/jobs/cf677e9e9ca98360) San Francisco, CA On-site 3mo ago $160,000–$185,000 · OTE [Deep Infra](https://nextmove.md/fde/companies/deep-infra) ### [Forward Deployed Engineer](https://nextmove.md/fde/jobs/1aec0681eb976cc3) Palo Alto, CA 2mo ago $150,000–$195,000 [Greptile](https://nextmove.md/fde/companies/greptile) ### [Forward Deployed Engineer](https://nextmove.md/fde/jobs/9ea315669e7fc622) San Francisco, CA On-site 2mo ago $140,000–$220,000 - [Other jobs at HackerRank (1)](https://nextmove.md/fde/companies/hackerrank) ## The job description from HackerRank Posted by HackerRank on Sep 22, 2026 HackerRank helps companies like NVIDIA, Amazon, and Microsoft hire and upskill the next generation of developers based on skills, not pedigree. Our platform is trusted by over 2,500 of the world’s most innovative companies to build strong engineering teams ready for what’s next. Software has entered an era where humans and AI build side by side. As this shift accelerates, the definition of strong technical talent is changing. We give companies better ways to identify and invest in next-generation skills. People at HackerRank care deeply about the impact of their work and sweat the small details so our customers can be wildly successful with products they genuinely love to use. We move with urgency and believe great outcomes come from high standards. ### About the role We’re looking for a Forward Deployed Engineer to work on-site with our customers, serving as the primary technical presence in customer engagements, leading pilots and demos, and supporting customer evaluation and successful adoption. This role blends deep customer engagement with technical execution. This is a full-time, hybrid position based in Santa Clara. ### What you’ll do - Lead customer-facing engagements, including discovery, pilots, and demos, acting as the primary technical voice in front of prospects and customers. - Partner onsite with customers, engineers, recruiters, and business leaders to uncover developer needs, listen with empathy, and shape practical, goal-driven solutions. - Keep customer projects on track through disciplined execution and proactive updates. - Use the right tools, including AI when useful, to deliver faster, more reliable outcomes that strengthen HackerRank’s customer experience. - Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and GTM teams to elevate the voice of the customer. ### Who you are - A customer-facing technical lead with enough full-stack depth to configure, debug, and explain web applications, integrations, and generate API scripts as needed (Ruby or Python). - Confident leading conversations onsite with prospects and enterprise customers while gathering requirements, shaping technical approaches, and delivering results that drive measurable impact. - A clear communicator who can go deep with engineers or simplify for non-technical crowds. - A strong operator who plans, executes, and follows through, keeping projects organized. - You lead with empathy, energy, and a problem-solver’s mindset. ### Even better if you have - Experience as a software, solutions, or sales engineer working with HR tech, ATS platforms, IDEs, developer tools, API-first or integration-heavy systems. - A track record of seeing projects through from scoping to delivery, balancing customer needs with technical tradeoffs. ### You will thrive in this role if - You love mixing engineering, consulting, and delivery, owning every step of the journey. - You want every project to feel like a new challenge. - You set and uphold high standards for excellence for yourself and those around you. **Compensation ** The base salary range for this role is $160,000–$185,000, plus a target 10% annual bonus tied to individual and company performance. You will also receive equity (stock options) and a comprehensive package of cash and non-cash benefits. ** ** **Want to learn more about HackerRank?** Check out HackerRank.com to explore our products, solutions and resources, and dive into our story and mission here. HackerRank is a proud equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. We provide equal opportunity to everyone for employment based on individual performance and qualification. We never discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital, veteran, or disability status. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Linkedin | X | Blog | Instagram | Life@HackerRank *Notice to prospective HackerRank job applicants:* - *Our Recruiters use @hackerrank.com email addresses.* - *We never ask for payment or credit check information to apply, interview, or work here.* [View posting at HackerRank](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/hackerrank/jobs/8203626) ## About HackerRank HackerRank helps companies assess, interview, and develop technical talent through skills-based software and a developer community. 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