Socket · 1 month ago
Forward Deployed Engineer, Python
United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$125K/yr - $200K/yr
5+ years expSocket is a company that helps developers and security teams ship faster by eliminating security busywork. They are seeking a high-performing Forward Deployed Engineer focused on Python to act as a technical bridge between their enterprise customers and engineering teams, ensuring successful implementations and maximizing value from Socket's security platform.
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Responsibilities
Serve as the primary technical advisor and trusted expert for 5-8 enterprise accounts
Write custom code, scripts, and integrations to solve complex customer implementation challenges
Lead technical onboarding sessions, training workshops, and hands-on implementation guidance
Develop custom SAST rules, CVE rules, and security policies tailored to customer environments
Coordinate seamless technical rollouts and integrations across complex enterprise environments
Build and maintain strong relationships with customer engineering teams and security stakeholders
Create standardized technical documentation, best practices guides, and reusable implementation playbooks
Facilitate communication between customers and internal product teams, translating feedback into actionable insights
Conduct on-site technical engagements including security assessments, alert optimization, and advanced configuration
Review and optimize customer alert configurations, reducing noise and improving security coverage
Anticipate technical challenges and proactively develop solutions that drive product adoption and customer success
Support the development of billable professional services offerings and advanced technical consulting
Qualification
Required
5+ years of software development experience with strong coding skills in Python
Proven track record building integrations, APIs, webhook implementations, and automation scripts in production environments
Exceptional communication and presentation skills with natural ability to explain complex technical concepts
A customer-first mindset — you genuinely enjoy solving problems for clients and building lasting relationships
Strong understanding of modern development workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices
Comfortable with travel and on-site customer engagements as the face of Socket's technical expertise
Experience with scripting and automation for DevOps or security use cases
Preferred
Knowledge of security tools, vulnerability management, and software composition analysis
Experience with open source ecosystems and supply chain security concepts
Benefits
Competitive equity package
Company
Socket
Socket is a developer-first security platform that protects your most critical apps from software supply chain attacks.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$64.6MKey Investors
AbstractAndreessen Horowitz
2024-10-22Series B· $40M
2023-08-01Series A· $20M
2022-05-11Seed· $4.6M
Leadership Team
Feross Aboukhadijeh
Founder & CEO
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