# Forward Deployed Engineer at Summation

- Company: Summation
- What the company does: Summation builds analysis on complete business data, checks its work, then turns insights into plans, actions, and revenue. Backed by Kleiner Perkins.
- Company website: https://www.summation.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Bellevue, WA
- Work setup: Remote
- Pay: $170K to $200K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2025-12-06
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/summation/61622b7e-0c6a-4b52-9100-53ed90e0b80a
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/summation-forward-deployed-engineer/

## About the role

At Summation, we are building the next generation of decision grade AI platforms. As a Forward Deployed Engineer, you are the technical owner of our client deployments, directly responsible for translating complex enterprise needs into high-value, production-ready systems. This role is highly empowering: we give you the autonomy to drive the client journey to completion and expect you to exhibit the enterprise and resourcefulness required to unblock any technical or organizational challenge.

## What they're looking for

- We are looking for self-starters with a demonstrated history of technical leadership and delivery
- Experience: Minimum 5+ years of demonstrated success in a demanding role within software engineering, data engineering, solutions architecture, or technical consulting
- Engineering Depth: Proven ability to write and review production-grade code (preferably in Python, Java, or comparable stacks) and a demonstrated ability to jump into the codebase to resolve complex issues or accelerate development
- Data Acumen: Deep familiarity with data concepts, including practical experience designing and optimizing relational schemas and writing complex, performant SQL
- Pipeline Experience: Solid understanding and hands-on experience related to data pipelines, analytics, or Business Intelligence (BI) systems
- Communication & Ownership: Must possess a proven track record of successfully managing complex projects and leading technical discussions with external business and technical stakeholders

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