Forward Deployed Engineer

Our mission is to make privacy and user ownership the default online. We build simple, flexible developer tooling that make it easy to build products that put users first. By leveraging modern cryptography, we shift the status quo around digital ownership and protect the accounts and assets of millions of users.

Engineering at Privy is not just about writing world‑class code. We create software that turns complex technical systems into delightful developer tools. We assemble tried‑and‑true primitives into intuitive, responsive APIs and beautiful interfaces. We believe in open‑source work and transparency with our teammates and users. We encourage each other to think big, run experiments and follow our curiosity so we can build better tooling that lets developers shine and empower their users.

What you’ll do

We're looking for an exceptional Forward Deployed Engineer to join our team and be the primary technical owner for building out new capabilities with Privy's most important customers. In this role, you will combine technical expertise with a deep understanding of customer and business objectives to architect, develop, and deploy software features that address customers’ needs and evolve the capabilities of Privy’s core products. Customer obsession is a core part of Privy’s culture. You’ll work closely with fellow engineers, product, and business teams to ensure Privy's customers achieve their desired outcomes and are delighted by our products.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with customers to understand their technical and operational objectives, scope requirements, and prototype and propose software solutions
• Design, code, and launch features that improve and innovate on Privy’s core product using tools like Typescript, React, and NextJS, and fully owning end‑to‑end development
• Drive product deployments, including configuration, testing, and troubleshooting
• Champion customer success, ensuring customer feedback and pain points are understood, prioritized, and pursued by the team
• Dive deep into customer codebases to understand product usage, friction points, and uncover opportunities for improvements
• Partner with internal stakeholders to continuously align product roadmap and strategy with customer needs and objectives

Who you are

We’re looking for someone who meets the minimum requirements to be considered for the role. If you meet these requirements, you are encouraged to apply. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.

• Excel at rapid prototyping while maintaining appropriate quality standards
• Superb problem‑solving skills and ability to understand the product and business side of development (in other words, you see the big picture!)
• Experience building and owning features end‑to‑end
• Excellent ability to communicate and collaborate with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders
• A passion for handling ambiguity and picking up new technologies, frameworks, and tools
• An entrepreneurial and high ownership mindset
• A desire for impact and a deep sense of urgency for your work

Preferred qualifications

• Published your work (code, presentations, papers, blog posts, etc.)
• Experience building web3 applications

The annual US base salary range for this role is $190,400 - $285,600. For sales roles, the range provided is the role’s On Target Earnings ("OTE") range, meaning that the range includes both the sales commissions/sales bonuses target and annual base salary for the role. This salary range may be inclusive of several career levels at the company and will be narrowed during the interview process based on a number of factors, including the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and location.

Additional benefits for this role may include: equity, company bonus or sales commissions/bonuses; 401(k) plan; medical, dental, and vision benefits; and wellness stipends.

We welcome diverse perspectives and people who think rigorously and aren’t afraid to challenge assumptions. Join us.