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Founding Forward Deployed Engineer

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Clera San Francisco Source published Oct 21, 2026 Source retrieved Oct 21, 2026
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ABOUT THE ROLE Join a small, early-stage public safety technology team as a founding forward deployed engineer. You will work alongside customers to address evidence management challenges, delivering practical solutions and bringing frontline insights into product decisions. WHAT YOU'LL DO

  • Work directly with law enforcement professionals and prosecutors to understand their evidence workflows and technical challenges.
  • Build solutions for immediate user needs, including one-off analyses and custom integrations.
  • Spend 25% to 75% of your time traveling to meet customers and observe their workflows.
  • Translate customer feedback into code, product features, and clear technical specifications.
  • Adapt quickly as priorities and requirements evolve in an early-stage environment. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
  • At least 3 years of software engineering experience building and delivering production systems, including experience at an early-stage startup.
  • Experience building software that addresses real user problems and working directly with end users to turn their needs into technical solutions.
  • Comfort operating across the full stack and delivering practical analyses, integrations, or other focused solutions.
  • High autonomy, a bias toward action, and the ability to work through ambiguity and shifting priorities.
  • Founding-stage technical leadership experience or a notable achievement demonstrating strong ownership.
  • Interest in public safety and government technology; experience in regulated or sensitive domains, investigative workflows, or government technology is helpful.
  • Willingness to support required background checks and the CJIS clearance process. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Base salary: $130,000 to $215,000 annually. Founding-level equity and performance-based bonuses are available. Visa sponsorship is available. LOCATION Hybrid in San Francisco, California, with New York City also listed as a location. Regular customer travel is expected. Remote arrangements with regular travel may be considered for exceptional candidates.

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