Forward Deployed Engineer
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Job description
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Embed within strategic customer organizations to understand their business processes, operations, and goals
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Identify and deliver high-impact technical solutions that drive organizational transformation and measurable results
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Act as a thought leader and trusted advisor to senior executives, translating Airtable's value into customer-specific language
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Rapidly prototype and deploy solutions to accelerate time to value and drive adoption
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Lead innovation and solution ideation workshops with key customers
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Guide clients in building custom solutions, driving adoption, and ensuring successful change management
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Provide real-world product feedback to influence Airtable's roadmap
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Evangelize and expand use cases, driving account growth and AI adoption
Requirements
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5-7 years in SaaS pre-sales, implementation, or customer-facing roles in enterprise environments
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7-10 years of technology and sales experience, ideally with large, flexible platforms
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Experienced in managing sales cycles and technical evaluations
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Strong business acumen with knowledge of business operations across multiple industries
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Hands-on technical builder with experience architecting, prototyping, and developing custom solutions
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Deep understanding of relational database architecture and enterprise integration methodologies
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Active AI user and implementer, familiar with LLMs, vibe coding, and Airtable
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Skilled communicator and presenter, comfortable with public speaking and storytelling
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Passionate about low-code/no-code applications and emerging technology trends
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Familiar with programming languages and process/persona mapping tools (e.g., Lucid, Figma, Mural, Miro)
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Willing to travel and thrive in dynamic, customer-centric environments