Source-listed Job

Founding Forward Deployed Engineer

ABOUT THE ROLE

Job Source description available
Clera San Francisco Source published Oct 7, 2026 Source retrieved Oct 7, 2026
Source: Clera (ashby) · A retrieval date records when our system last obtained the source record. It does not guarantee the vacancy is still open or that every detail has been independently checked.
Description from the source The source description is formatted below for discovery. The provider owns the original wording and may change its requirements or close applications.
EmploymentFull-time

Overview

ABOUT THE ROLE

Full job description

ABOUT THE ROLE Join an early-stage public safety technology team building software for sensitive investigative workflows. As a Founding Forward Deployed Engineer, you will work directly with law enforcement and prosecutors, solve frontline problems, and bring what you learn back into product decisions. WHAT YOU'LL DO

  • Work with law enforcement and prosecutors to understand evidence management challenges and user needs.
  • Build practical solutions for immediate problems, including one-off analyses and custom integrations.
  • Travel 25% to 75% of the time to meet users in person and learn from their workflows.
  • Turn customer feedback into pull requests, implemented features, and clear technical specifications.
  • Operate with autonomy in a fast-moving environment where priorities and requirements may change. 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.
  • A track record that includes at least 3 years at a strong organization or program and at least 2 years at an early-stage startup.
  • Experience building full-stack software that directly addresses user problems in production.
  • Experience working directly with end users and translating their needs into technical solutions, including tailored analyses or integrations.
  • Comfort with high autonomy, ambiguity, and shifting priorities.
  • Interest or experience in government, law enforcement, criminal justice, defense, or other regulated and sensitive domains is valuable.
  • Willingness to support FBI background check and CJIS clearance processes as needed. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Annual salary range: $130,000 to $215,000 USD. The package includes founding-level equity, performance-based bonuses, and visa sponsorship. LOCATION Hybrid in San Francisco, California. Remote arrangements may be considered for exceptional candidates, with regular travel required.

Tips for this job

Practical JobOpportunity guidance. These tips do not replace official rules or create new eligibility requirements.

  1. Tailor the CV and application to the responsibilities and required skills stated on the official employer page.
  2. Use concrete evidence of relevant work, projects and measurable results rather than generic claims.
  3. Confirm location, work authorization, remote restrictions and sponsorship terms before applying.
  4. Apply through the original employer or official recruitment destination shown on this page.
Original authoritative source

JobOpportunity.info helps you discover and organize source listings. Confirm eligibility, dates, salary/funding and application instructions on the original source before submitting anything.

Apply through JobOpportunity →

Browse current JobOpportunity listings from Clera (ashby) →

More ways to save

Discover deals, coupons and free courses on our sister site.

Explore DealVorio
Save more with DealVorio: deals, coupons, free courses, apps and books