Senior Forward Deployed Engineer

<div class="content-intro"><h3>Who we are</h3> <p>Typeform is a refreshingly different form builder. We help over 150,000 businesses collect the data they need with forms, surveys, and quizzes that people enjoy. Designed to look striking and feel effortless to fill out, Typeform drives 500 million responses every year—and integrates with essential tools like Slack, Zapier, and Hubspot.</p></div><h2 class="text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold" data-sourcepos="9:1-9:22;507-528"><strong>About the team</strong></h2> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal" data-sourcepos="11:1-11:181;530-710">Typeform is a leading provider of interactive forms, surveys, and data collection experiences. We help businesses create more engaging ways to collect, manage, and understand data.</p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal" data-sourcepos="13:1-13:258;712-969">This team sits at the intersection of our go-to-market and product organizations, working directly with enterprise customers to validate use cases, accelerate strategic opportunities, and shape how our products evolve through real-world customer engagement.</p> <h2 class="text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold" data-sourcepos="15:1-15:22;971-992"><strong>About the role</strong></h2> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal" data-sourcepos="17:1-17:230;994-1223">We're looking for a Senior Forward Deployed Engineer to bridge the gap between our enterprise customers and our product, building prototypes for strategic opportunities that accelerate sales cycles and inform product development.</p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal" data-sourcepos="19:1-19:300;1225-1524">This role is ideal for someone who thrives on direct customer engagement and enjoys turning ambiguous enterprise requirements into working software—fast. You'll build prototypes, support high-value enterprise deals, and translate customer needs into insights that directly shape our product roadmap.</p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal" data-sourcepos="21:1-21:173;1526-1698">You'll partner closely with Sales, Product, and Engineering teams to validate customer use cases, deliver solutions in the field, and feed learnings back into how we build.</p> <h2 class="text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold" data-sourcepos="23:1-23:26;1700-1725"><strong>Things you will do</strong></h2> <ul class="[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3" data-sourcepos="25:1-38:123;1727-2979"> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="25:1-25:118;1727-1844">Build and deliver prototypes for strategic enterprise opportunities, accelerating sales cycles and de-risking deals</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="26:1-26:116;1845-1960">Engage directly with enterprise customers to understand their requirements, workflows, and technical environments</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="27:1-27:99;1961-2059">Support enterprise deals as the technical bridge between customer needs and product capabilities</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="28:1-28:102;2060-2161">Translate customer requirements into clear technical specifications and actionable product insights</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="29:1-29:98;2162-2259">Collaborate with Product and Engineering teams to feed field learnings into the product roadmap</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="30:1-30:101;2260-2360">Validate customer use cases for new product initiatives through hands-on prototyping and iteration</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="31:1-31:88;2361-2448">Identify reusable patterns across customer engagements and drive their productization</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="32:1-32:114;2449-2562">Build strong relationships with key stakeholders across Sales, Product, Engineering, and customer organizations</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="33:1-37:65;2563-2856">Work on ongoing field engineering initiatives, including: <ul class="[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3" data-sourcepos="34:3-37:65;2625-2856"> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="34:3-34:62;2625-2684">Prototype delivery for strategic enterprise opportunities</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="35:3-35:55;2687-2739">New product launch support and customer validation</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="36:3-36:52;2742-2791">Productization of successful prototype concepts</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="37:3-37:65;2794-2856">Establishing scalable Forward Deployed Engineering practices</li> </ul> </li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="38:1-38:123;2857-2979">Participate in architecture and solution discussions, contributing practical, customer-informed engineering perspectives<br><br></li> </ul> <h2 class="text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold" data-sourcepos="40:1-40:43;2981-3023"><strong>What you already bring to the table</strong></h2> <ul class="[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3" data-sourcepos="42:1-50:79;3025-3841"> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="42:1-42:103;3025-3127">Strong fullstack engineering experience, with the ability to build and ship working solutions quickly</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="43:1-43:82;3128-3209">Solid experience designing and working with APIs and integrating across systems</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="44:1-44:70;3210-3279">Experience with cloud platforms and modern application architecture</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="45:1-45:100;3280-3379">Experience working directly with enterprise customers and navigating their technical requirements</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="46:1-46:103;3380-3482">Strong sense of ownership and the ability to drive projects independently from ambiguity to delivery</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="47:1-47:108;3483-3590">Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate between technical and business stakeholders</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="48:1-48:89;3591-3679">Customer-focused mindset, with genuine curiosity about customer problems and workflows</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="49:1-49:83;3680-3762">Comfort operating in ambiguous, fast-moving environments where priorities evolve</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="50:1-50:79;3763-3841">Strong collaboration skills across Sales, Product, and Engineering functions<br><br></li> </ul> <h2 class="text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold" data-sourcepos="52:1-52:21;3843-3863"><strong>Extra awesome</strong></h2> <ul class="[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3" data-sourcepos="54:1-58:58;3865-4223"> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="54:1-54:122;3865-3986">Previous experience in a Forward Deployed Engineering, Solutions Engineering, or similar customer-facing technical role</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="55:1-55:51;3987-4037">Experience working in a product led SaaS company</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="56:1-56:68;4038-4105">Exposure to AI/LLM technologies and building AI-powered solutions</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="57:1-57:60;4106-4165">Experience working in startup or high-growth environments</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="58:1-58:58;4166-4223">Degree in Computer Science or a related technical field<br><br></li> </ul><div class="content-conclusion"><p>*Typeform drives hundreds of millions of interactions each year, enabling conversational, human-centered experiences across the globe. We <strong>move as one team</strong>, empowering our collective efforts by valuing each individual’s unique perspective. This fosters <strong>strong bonds</strong> grounded in respect, transparency, and trust. We <strong>champion our diverse customer base</strong> by anticipating their needs and addressing their challenges with priority. Committed to excellence, we<strong> hold high expectations </strong>for ourselves and each other, continuously striving to deliver exceptional results.</p> <p>We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and stand firmly against discrimination and harassment of any kind—whether based on race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. Everyone is welcome here.</p></div>