Founding Forward Deployed Engineer
clera · San Francisco · onsite
ABOUT THE ROLE
Join an early-stage public safety technology team building software for sensitive investigative workflows. As a Founding Forward Deployed Engineer, you will work directly with law enforcement and prosecutors, solve frontline problems, and bring what you learn back into product decisions.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Work with law enforcement and prosecutors to understand evidence management challenges and user needs.
- Build practical solutions for immediate problems, including one-off analyses and custom integrations.
- Travel 25% to 75% of the time to meet users in person and learn from their workflows.
- Turn customer feedback into pull requests, implemented features, and clear technical specifications.
- Operate with autonomy in a fast-moving environment where priorities and requirements may change.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- At least 3 years of software engineering experience building and delivering production systems, including experience at an early-stage startup.
- A track record that includes at least 3 years at a strong organization or program and at least 2 years at an early-stage startup.
- Experience building full-stack software that directly addresses user problems in production.
- Experience working directly with end users and translating their needs into technical solutions, including tailored analyses or integrations.
- Comfort with high autonomy, ambiguity, and shifting priorities.
- Interest or experience in government, law enforcement, criminal justice, defense, or other regulated and sensitive domains is valuable.
- Willingness to support FBI background check and CJIS clearance processes as needed.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Annual salary range: $130,000 to $215,000 USD. The package includes founding-level equity, performance-based bonuses, and visa sponsorship.
LOCATION
Hybrid in San Francisco, California. Remote arrangements may be considered for exceptional candidates, with regular travel required.