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Forward Deployed Engineer

Intercom

San Francisco, CA · full time

$180,000 – $200,000

Listed on Intercom’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.

What this role is

A Forward Deployed Engineer embeds with strategic customers of Fin, a Salesforce AI customer service platform, to implement solutions, gather feedback, and shape product direction. This role suits engineers who want to bridge technical depth with customer impact while working across R&D, sales, and product teams.

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What they ask for

Required

  • Strong background in Computer Science, Mathematics, Software Engineering, or Physics
  • Experience building SaaS products with real-world usage
  • Deep knowledge of at least one high-level programming language
  • Ability to prototype and ship software quickly
  • Proficiency with REST APIs
  • Strong cross-functional communication skills
  • Willingness to travel and work on-site with customers
  • Eligibility to work in the United States

Nice to have

  • Former founder or early startup experience
  • Interest in AI/ML with ability to quickly understand novel problems and architectures

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