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# Forward deployed engineer

- **Company:** PRODUCTNOW, INC.
- **Location:** Palo Alto, CA, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Databases, Django Web Framework, Node.Js, NoSQL, SQL Databases, ReactJS, Backend, Front End Software Development, Api Design
- **Published:** October 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=c226e47400d8cb04

## About the Role

* Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
 * Experience: 1+ years of experience as a frontend or fullstack developer, ideally deeply embedded with design and product teams. Track record of shipping user facing features end to end in dynamic environments.
 * Technical skills: Knowledge in React and some level of experience with one backend framework (e.g., Node.js, Django, or similar). Some familiarity with databases (SQL/NoSQL) and API design.
 * Product focus: Excited about shipping features that directly impact users and iterating quickly based on feedback.
 * Inclusive mindset: Values different perspectives, creates space for input from others, and helps foster a positive team culture.

## Description

* Embed directly with customers to solve real, high-stakes problems hands-on
 * Own the full arc from discovery to deployed solution
 * Partner closely with product & engineering
 * Act as a trusted technical advisor and primary point of contact for customers
 * Balance shipping speed against long-term maintainability
 * Explore new tools and stacks to match whatever environment the customer runs
 * Uphold a collaborative team culture while operating independently in the field