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# Forward Deployed Engineer

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szns posts a FDE role to build what the customer runs in Reston, VA with no pay posted. The Forward Deployed Engineer embeds with enterprise and government partners to build and deploy software that addresses operational bottlenecks. Read from the employer’s posting on November 8, 2026.

- [szns](https://nextmove.md/fde/companies/szns)

First seen Oct 24, 2026 · open on Workable as of Nov 8, 2026

Pay not posted Reston, VA Hybrid Full-time

The Forward Deployed Engineer embeds with enterprise and government partners to build and deploy software that addresses operational bottlenecks.

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## At a glance

### Posted base pay

Not posted

Senior FDE postings, 1,864 postings: the middle 50% of posted pay is $160K to $220K, median $190K.

### The work

Builds what the customer runs

Balance **Mostly building**

Project stages

1. Pre-sales
2. Proof of concept (not covered)
3. Implementation
4. Operations (not covered)

- **Coding**: Writes production code

- **Builds for**: External customers

- **Level**: Senior

- **Role**: Individual contributor

### What they ask for

Experience

- **5+ years** Professional experience in software engineering, cloud architecture, and deployments *Preferred*

Background

- **Software engineering**

### Do you meet what the posting states?

The posting asks for 5+ years. How many do you have?

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The job is in Reston, VA. Could you work there?

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## Conditions

- **Location**: Reston, VA

- **Work arrangement**: Hybrid

- **Remote work restrictions**: In-person in the Reston office Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

- **Employment type**: Full-time

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## The job description from szns

### Description

"SZNS Solutions (pronounced "seasons") is a technology consulting company and Google Cloud Partner based in Reston VA. We specialize in delivering agentic AI and cloud computing solutions. Founded by ex-Googlers with engineers from Google, Amazon, and Capital One, SZNS differentiates itself particularly in AI, data engineering, blockchain, and cloud-native software application development.”

### Role Summary

We’re seeking a Forward Deployed Software Engineer (FDE) that operates at the intersection of product engineering, sales engineering, and technical consulting. As a **builder, translator, and change agent**, you will embed directly with strategic enterprise and government partners to solve their most complex operational bottlenecks. We are not a traditional consulting firm; we are builders who believe that the best way to advise a customer is to show them working software.

### Key Responsibilities

- **Rapidly Build and Deploy:** Embed with customer teams to design, build, and deploy new workflows or applications from first sketch to real-world impact
- **Agentic Workflows:** Design evaluation and feedback loops to verify AI performance and safety, ensuring reliable deployments. Perform **threat modeling and evaluation** to ensure robust guardrails and "Non-Human Identity" policies to ensure enterprise safety
- **Trusted Technical Advisor:** Be the principal technical interface to client leadership and stakeholders for accelerating deals and long-term strategic partnerships
- **Client Enablement:** As the resident expert, you’ll participate with client-side workshops, technical trainings, and hackathons
- **Always Improve:** Extract field insights and translate them into reusable patterns, accelerators, and playbooks that strengthen the core SZNS platform for future customers

### Requirements

### Minimum Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
- Strong cloud experience (GCP, AWS, Azure)
- Strong full-stack proficiency, particularly in **Python, TypeScript, Go, Rust, or Java**
- Demonstrated experience building and shipping production-quality code in ambiguous, fast-paced environments
- Experience deploying Agentic workflows (e.g., ADK, Agents SDK) and agent orchestration
- Experience building evaluation frameworks for AI workflows and systems
- Familiarity and efficient use of AI-enabled tools (e.g., Gemini Code Assist, Claude Code, or Codex)
- Deep customer empathy, low ego, and exceptional communication skills to bridge the gap between complex engineering systems and business leaders
- Experience with containerized environments (Kubernetes/GKE)
- Active Google Cloud certifications, or willingness to obtain within one month of joining
- Obsession for impact in highly ambiguous environments and favors rapid action over perfect clarity
- US Citizen

### Preferred Qualifications

- **5+ years of professional experience** in software engineering, cloud architecture, and deployments
- Experience in a software consulting or professional services capacity for strategic accounts
- Experience with multi-cloud or hybrid cloud environments
- Prior customer-facing or technical pre-sales experience
- Prior experience with containerized environments (Kubernetes/GKE)
- Familiarity with regulatory compliance frameworks (FedRAMP, HIPAA, etc.) and security strategies
- A proven track record of mentorship and raising the technical bar for engineering teams

### Benefits

- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Hybrid work environment (MWF in-person in our Reston office)
- A collaborative and innovative work environment
- Continuous learning and development opportunities

[View posting at szns](https://apply.workable.com/j/B3068CC24A/apply)

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