Member of Technical Staff, Forward Deployed

Profound is the fastest-growing AI marketing platform, used by 15% of the Fortune 500 including Comcast, Estée Lauder, and Walmart, and innovators like Ramp, MongoDB, and Figma. It is where marketing teams do the work: research, briefs, content, campaigns, reporting, all in one place, alongside agents that carry the load with them. Built on 2B+ real user prompts and growing, Profound’s data shows you what people ask AI and what the models say back. Profound's AI Marketer joins that data with deep context about our customers to find the opportunities worth acting on, and then puts agents to work: automating reporting, drafting content, auditing pages for readability, running competitive research. It measures what works and gets better every day. As a Forward Deployed Engineer at Profound, you will be the technical bridge between our engineering team and our Fortune 500 clients. You will combine deep engineering expertise with exceptional communication skills to ensure our most strategic customers successfully integrate and maximize value from our platform. You will write production code, architect custom integrations, and solve complex technical challenges while sitting in client meetings, presenting to CTOs, and translating between engineering and executive stakeholders. This is not a support role. You are a full-stack engineer who loves working directly with customers. What you’ll do Design and build custom integrations connecting Profound’s platform to enterprise systemsWrite production-quality code in TypeScript, Python, and Next.js for client-specific featuresArchitect solutions that handle enterprise-scale data volumes and security requirementsDebug complex issues spanning client infrastructure and Profound systemsOptimize performance for clients processing millions of daily queriesLead technical discussions with client engineering teams and C-suite executivesJoin client calls to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutionsPresent technical architectures and implementation plans to diverse audiencesBuild trusted relationships with technical champions at Fortune 500 companiesConduct technical workshops and training sessions for client teamsIdentify patterns in client needs and partner with Product to build scalable solutionsContribute to core product development based on field insightsBuild reusable components and libraries for common integration patternsDocument technical solutions and create implementation guidesInfluence the product roadmap with direct customer feedbackLead enterprise proofs of concept that unlock multi-million dollar contractsDesign data pipelines integrating with client business intelligence tools and data warehousesBuild custom dashboards and reporting solutions for executive stakeholdersDevelop automation workflows connecting AI insights to business processes Who you are 2 or more years of software engineering experience working with production systemsStrong proficiency in TypeScript, Next.js, and ReactSolid Python experience for backend development and data processingExperience with REST APIs and system integration patternsDatabase experience including PostgreSQL and time-series databasesComfort working with cloud platforms, with AWS preferredRust experience is a plus but not requiredExceptional written and verbal communication skillsAbility to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholdersComfort presenting to and building relationships with executive audiencesExperience working directly with enterprise clientsStrong problem-solving skills under pressureAbility to context-switch across multiple client engagementsStrong customer obsession and genuine care for client successEngineering rigor with a focus on clean, maintainable, production-ready codeStrategic thinking that connects technical work to business impactOwnership mentality with end-to-end responsibility for client relationshipsGrowth mindset with comfort operating in ambiguity and rapid changeMotivated by shaping how Fortune 500 companies adapt to the AI revolutionEnergized by visibility across customers that informs product and go-to-market strategy Location This is an on-site role in our NYC or SF office, designed for builders who thrive on speed, iteration, and meaningful impact. We are happy to support visa sponsorship for qualified international candidates. For this role, the expected base salary range is $175,000 to $260,000 (NYC and SF). Comp may vary by location. Profound’s total compensation package is designed to be competitive and includes base salary, equity, and a full range of benefits and perks. Final compensation will depend on factors such as your skills, experience, qualifications, and location, and will be determined during the interview process. Our recruiting team will share more details about the full compensation package and benefits as you move through hiring. Note: All official communication from Profound will come from a @tryprofound.com email address. If you're contacted by anyone using a different domain, please disregard and report it as spam. Apply for this position Apply on our careers page Application details Name * Email * Phone Number * LinkedIn URL * Resume * or drag and drop here Which of our primary locations are you interested in? * New York, NY San Francisco, CA Will you now or in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States? * Why do you want to work at Profound? *