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Forward Deployed Engineer (Healthcare Industry)

American IT SystemsUnited States🇺🇸United StatesPosted 31 Aug 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

As a remote Forward Deployed Engineer in the healthcare industry, you'll have the opportunity to drive significant impact by solving complex data challenges and shaping customer engagements from the ground up. This role is ideal for experienced data engineers or former startup founders who thrive on high ownership and enjoy building at scale in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Apply now to leverage your deep technical expertise and customer-facing skills to make a difference in healthcare technology.

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
Remote
Location
United States
Posted
17 hours ago

Job Description

Forward Deployed Engineer, Healthcare

FULLTIME

Location: REMOTE

About this role

Key Requirements

  • Strong data engineering background with experience building batch data pipelines at massive scale (structured and unstructured data)
  • Proven track record of high ownership founding engineer, early-stage startup, or equivalent end-to-end technical accountability
  • Customer-facing experience: ability to scope ambiguous problems, communicate tradeoffs clearly, and guide technical stakeholders
  • Strong SQL and hands-on experience processing large volumes of data across diverse formats
  • Thrives in fast-paced, high-intensity environments nights and weekends are not uncommon when deals are live

Candidate Requirements (Healthcare FDE)

  • Looking for 3-8 years of experience, strong SQL and data engineering skills, and customer-facing experience.
  • Preferred backgrounds include data engineers with ownership experience, or startup founders.

Timeline and Urgency

  • Immediate hiring needs with a focus on quickly filling the roles.
  • Interview process includes recruiter screening, hiring manager interview, technical scoping, and a take-home assignment.

Pain Points

  • Need to manage scalable product development while maintaining customer outcomes and deadlines.
  • Looking to establish a repeatable pattern for customer engagements.


Ideal Candidate Profile (Healthcare FDE)

  • High ownership, strong problem-solving skills, and ability to adapt quickly to new challenges.
  • Comfortable working in fast-paced, intense environments with nights and weekends as needed.


Role Requirements (Machine Learning FDE)

  • New business line in need of MLE background, focusing on building and evaluating models.
  • Requires creativity, intensity, and strong customer engagement skills.

Candidate Requirements (Machine Learning FDE)

  • Must have experience in ML evaluations and engineering-focused MLE roles.
  • Look for candidates who are passionate about the field, with relevant work or GitHub contributions.

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