Forward Deployed Engineering Lead

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4 hours ago
Type
Full time
Salary
Salary not provided

Related skills

communication customer success no-code playbooks automation

πŸ“‹ Description

  • Build and lead n8n’s Forward Deployment function from scratch.
  • Lead 5-day on-site enterprise deployments and adoption narrative.
  • Define how we select strategic accounts, scope engagements, boot camps, success metrics, and handoffs to CS.
  • Create operating model and hire first FDE; decide internal vs partner build.
  • Turn field learnings into repeatable playbooks and ROI stories.
  • Represent customers internally and advocate for product improvements.

🎯 Requirements

Must-haves

  • Forward deployment leadership for enterprise deployments.
  • Extensive on-site enterprise customer experience.
  • Technical fluency; architecture understanding with CTO demos.
  • Organizational navigation to decision-makers and sponsors.
  • Hiring or coaching technical customer-facing talent.
  • Strategic judgment on internal build vs. partnerships; English fluency.

Nice-to-haves

  • Additional European language skills.
  • Automation experience with workflows or integrations.
  • Expansion mindset to broaden deployments.
  • Zero-to-one leadership in new function/build.

🎁 Benefits

  • Ownership: equity in n8n.
  • Work-life balance with generous time off.
  • Health and wellness benefits matched to local norms.
  • Future planning: pension contributions or retirement plan.
  • Financial security: disability and life insurance.
  • Career growth: budget for courses and coaching.

πŸ›ƒ Visa sponsorship

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