Forward Deployed Engineer
HackerRank Careers · Hybrid in New York City, NY
Posted about 3 months ago · $160,000–$185,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 81 days HackerRank Careers's roles stay open a median of 81 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 31% of HackerRank Careers's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at HackerRank Careers
- high 29 stale, 2 reposted of 29 open
- Hiring momentum
- 42 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-23
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from HackerRank Careers's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for HackerRank Careers.
About this role
As a Forward Deployed Engineer at HackerRank, you will engage directly with customers, leading technical discussions, pilots, and demos to ensure successful adoption of the platform. This role requires a blend of technical expertise and customer engagement, where you will collaborate with various stakeholders to identify needs and deliver tailored solutions. You will also be responsible for keeping projects organized and on track while utilizing tools, including AI, to enhance customer experiences.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of HackerRank Careers as an employer.
What you need
- Experience as a customer-facing technical lead
- Full-stack development skills to configure, debug, and explain web applications and integrations
- Proficiency in generating API scripts using Ruby or Python
- Strong communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences
- Ability to plan, execute, and follow through on projects
- Empathy and problem-solving mindset
Nice to have
- Experience as a software, solutions, or sales engineer in HR tech or related fields
- Familiarity with ATS platforms, IDEs, developer tools, and integration-heavy systems
- Track record of managing projects from scoping to delivery
What you get
- Base salary range of $160,000–$185,000
- Target 10% annual bonus tied to performance
- Equity (stock options)
- Comprehensive package of cash and non-cash benefits
Worth weighing
- Hybrid work model may require frequent onsite presence in Santa Clara
- Role involves a mix of engineering, consulting, and delivery which may vary by project
- High standards for excellence may lead to a demanding work environment
Summarised from HackerRank Careers's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by HackerRank Careers on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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