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Forward-Deployed Engineer

Vercel · Hybrid - San Francisco, New York City, Austin

Posted about 2 months ago · $137,000.00 - $207,000.00

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
55 days
Vercel's roles stay open a median of 56 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
79% of Vercel's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Vercel
high
74 stale, 3 reposted of 91 open
Hiring momentum
109 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-28

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Vercel's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Vercel.

About this role

As a Senior Forward-Deployed Engineer at Vercel, you will work closely with enterprise customers to modernize their frontend applications, lead migrations to Next.js, and implement AI solutions. This role involves hands-on coding, conducting performance audits, and building relationships with customer teams to drive successful outcomes. You will operate with high autonomy, navigating complex environments and delivering measurable business value through your technical expertise.

Our read on this posting3.6out of 5
benefits
3/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
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 Vercel as an employer.

What you need

  • 6+ years of experience in software engineering
  • At least 2 years in a customer-facing technical role
  • Experience using AI instrumentation to build and deploy web applications
  • Exceptional communication skills
  • Business acumen to understand customer objectives
  • Willingness to travel occasionally to customer sites

Nice to have

  • Expert-level TypeScript skills
  • Deep expertise in Next.js
  • Demonstrated experience leading frontend migrations
  • Mastery of React and its ecosystem
  • Production experience with LLMs and AI applications

What you get

  • Great compensation package and stock options
  • Inclusive Healthcare Package
  • Mentorship and networking opportunities
  • Flexible vacation policy with a recommended 4-weeks per year
  • Remote friendly work environment
  • Gear and WFH budget provided

Worth weighing

  • No specific mention of a formal training program for new hires
  • Travel to customer sites expected occasionally, which may impact work-life balance
  • Role involves navigating ambiguous enterprise environments, which may be challenging for some
  • The salary range is provided only for San Francisco, with adjustments for other locations, which may lead to uncertainty for candidates outside that area

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Listed by Vercel on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-28. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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