Forward Deployed Engineer ($140k-$250k + Equity) at Opal Security

Job Title: Forward Deployed Engineer

About the role

Opal Security is a $59M Series B cybersecurity firm backed by Greylock and Battery, building AI-native identity governance for companies like Databricks and Figma. As a Forward Deployed Engineer, you will serve as the critical technical bridge between enterprise customers and our core product team. You’ll architect complex deployments, build custom integrations, and solve mission-critical identity challenges for high-scale organizations. This high-impact role blends deep software engineering with strategic field-facing problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Embed within enterprise sales and implementation cycles to architect custom deployments and prototype integrations that unblock major customers during critical growth phases.
• Debug complex customer environments, including Terraform configurations and RBAC issues, while writing production-quality code that feeds directly back into the core Opal product.
• Serve as a primary technical advisor to CISOs and security teams, translating high-level field requirements into specific product roadmaps and engineering priorities.

Requirements

• Possesses a strong software engineering background with the ability to write production-ready code across the stack while remaining pragmatic about unblocking customer needs.
• Demonstrates exceptional communication skills, excelling in high-stakes environments where listening, asking deep technical questions, and building customer trust are vital for success.
• Experience with modern infrastructure tools like Terraform and a passion for rethinking identity governance and access management in the age of AI.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in software engineering.
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality, production-ready code.
• Strong understanding of identity governance and access management principles.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and cloud-native technologies.

Skills

• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Passion for using AI to improve security and access management.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $140k-$250k plus equity.
• Direct mentorship from experienced leaders in the industry.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology and contribute to a high-growth company.
• Flexible work schedule and remote options.

Pay

$140k - $250k + Equity

Schedule

Full-time

Contact

To apply, please contact Jill, the AI Recruiter, at [jill@opalsecurity.com].