Trend Micro · 2 hours ago
Forward Deployed Engineer - Austin, TX
Austin
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
6+ years expTrend Micro, a global cybersecurity leader, helps make the world safe for exchanging digital information across enterprises, governments, and consumers. They are seeking highly skilled Senior Forward Deployed Engineers to lead the deployment, management, and optimization of security solutions for strategic customers, partnering closely with development, product, and customer success teams.
Cloud SecurityCyber SecuritySecurityVirtualization
No H1B
Responsibilities
Deeply analyze customer environments and challenges to architect and deliver tailored security solutions
Lead on-site implementations, including code-level customizations and advanced configurations
Orchestrate Trend Micro technologies into optimized, scalable solution stacks for maximum impact
Rapidly prototype and deploy diverse solutions to address evolving customer needs
Collaborate with engineering leads to refine deployment methodologies and contribute to product roadmaps
Maintain expertise in emerging cybersecurity trends to pioneer innovative customer outcomes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
6+ years of software engineering experience, with proven customer-facing deployments
Full-stack development proficiency (e.g., JavaScript/TypeScript with React; backend in Node.js, Python, Go, or Java)
Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
Knowledge of networking protocols and TCP/IP, including SSL, DNS, and DHCP
Familiarity with routing, addressing, and network services
Familiarity with Network security concepts
Hands‑on experience analyzing network traffic using tools such as Wireshark, tcpdump, or ethereal
Proficiency with AI-integrated IDEs (e.g., Claude Code, VS Code with Copilot)
Effectively prompt LLMs using efficient prompting techniques to accelerate boilerplate reduction, refactoring, and testing
Familiarity with the Model Context Protocol (MCP) for connecting LLMs to external data sources is a major plus
Willingness to travel for client engagements or project collaborations
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to mentor junior engineers
Preferred
Advanced SQL/data modeling and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
CI/CD pipeline expertise (Jenkins, GitLab CI)
Experience leading cross-functional projects or technical consultations
Excellent stakeholder communication and teamwork in fast-paced environments
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance
Life insurance
Short & Long Term Disability
Pre-partum, maternity, parental and medical leave
Mental Health Wellness Program
Adoption Assistance
Wellness Incentive
Pet Insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid Time Off
14 Annual Holidays
Tuition Assistance
Employee Resource Groups
Company
Trend Micro
Trend Micro is an IT firm that offers cybersecurity solutions like cloud security, endpoint protection, and network threat detection.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2000-08-17IPO
Leadership Team
Eva Chen
Co-Founder & CEO
Kevin Simzer
Chief Operating Officer
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