Forward Deployed Engineer
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Job description
What You'll Be Doing
Embed with internal teams and partners to scope messy, loosely defined problems and turn them into structured PRDs and working software
Build and maintain internal tools, including pricing and decision engines, data apps, and AI-powered workflows
Write the SQL and Python behind analyses, dashboards, and monitoring that leadership uses to make decisions
Integrate third-party models, APIs, and data sources into our systems, and handle the mapping, transformation, and validation they need
Prototype quickly in notebooks and scripts, then harden what works into reliable, tested production systems
What You'll Need
Experience working with the product lifestyle, from PRD creation to implementation
Solid engineering skills in Python
Strong understanding of data systems: SQL, schemas, indexing, partitioning, and performance tradeoffs
Comfort with statistical concepts relevant to model evaluation, or experience interpreting metrics and distributions
What's Great to Have
Familiarity with pipeline tooling (Airflow/Dagster/Prefect), queues (Kafka/SQS/PubSub), and common data formats (Parquet/JSON)
Familiarity with cloud infrastructure (AWS/GCP/Azure), containers, CI/CD, and basic DevOps hygiene
Essential Job Functions & Physical Requirements
Ability to sit for extended periods of time while working at a computer, with or without reasonable accommodation
Ability to use a computer, keyboard, mouse, and standard office equipment (e.g., phone, printer, scanner)
Ability to view a computer screen for prolonged periods, with or without reasonable accommodation
Ability to communicate effectively in person, by phone, and via email
Ability to occasionally stand, walk, bend, and reach within an office environment
Ability to lift and/or move up to 10–15 pounds occasionally (e.g., office supplies, files), with or without reasonable accommodation
Ability to perform repetitive motions, such as typing or data entry
Ability to maintain focus and attention while performing detailed tasks
Interested, but you don’t meet every qualification? Please apply!
Arbol values the perspectives and experience of candidates with non-traditional backgrounds and we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every requirement.
Accessibility
Arbol is committed to accessibility and inclusivity in the hiring process. As part of this commitment, we strive to provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities to enable them to access the hiring process. If you require an accommodation to apply or interview, please contact
Benefits
Arbol is proud to offer its full-time employees competitive compensation at a high-growth startup. Our health benefits include comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, and an optional flexible spending account (FSA) to support your health. We offer a 401(k) match to support your future, and flexible PTO for you to relax and recharge.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Arbol is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
Arbol participates in the E-Verify program to confirm employment eligibility.
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