Founding Forward Deployed Engineer
clera · San Francisco · onsite
ABOUT THE ROLE
Join a small, early-stage public safety technology team as a founding forward deployed engineer. You will work alongside customers to address evidence management challenges, delivering practical solutions and bringing frontline insights into product decisions.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Work directly with law enforcement professionals and prosecutors to understand their evidence workflows and technical challenges.
- Build solutions for immediate user needs, including one-off analyses and custom integrations.
- Spend 25% to 75% of your time traveling to meet customers and observe their workflows.
- Translate customer feedback into code, product features, and clear technical specifications.
- Adapt quickly as priorities and requirements evolve in an early-stage environment.
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.
- Experience building software that addresses real user problems and working directly with end users to turn their needs into technical solutions.
- Comfort operating across the full stack and delivering practical analyses, integrations, or other focused solutions.
- High autonomy, a bias toward action, and the ability to work through ambiguity and shifting priorities.
- Founding-stage technical leadership experience or a notable achievement demonstrating strong ownership.
- Interest in public safety and government technology; experience in regulated or sensitive domains, investigative workflows, or government technology is helpful.
- Willingness to support required background checks and the CJIS clearance process.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Base salary: $130,000 to $215,000 annually. Founding-level equity and performance-based bonuses are available. Visa sponsorship is available.
LOCATION
Hybrid in San Francisco, California, with New York City also listed as a location. Regular customer travel is expected. Remote arrangements with regular travel may be considered for exceptional candidates.