Forward Deployed Engineer

Join us as we deploy our Tesla-like, end-to-end vehicle commerce platform across the $1.2T vehicle retail industry.Proven scale: Tens of millions in vehicle revenue processed for 20+ leading brands and dealerships in just over a year.Trusted by all tiers: From publicly traded OEMs with billions in annual GMV to fast-growing newcomers and a broad dealer network.Backed to win: $17.2M raised from Activant Capital, JPMorgan, Winnebago, Y Combinator, the Tesla alumni fund, large dealership groups, and other strategic investors.Be part of the team building the infrastructure powering the next era of vehicle commerce.Forward Deployed EngineerWe're looking for a Forward Deployed Engineer who lives in the codebase and in front of clients. This isn't a "talk about architecture on a whiteboard" role - you'll be shipping production code every day while serving as the technical face of Ekho to our partners. You'll architect, build, and deploy integration solutions, then get on a call with the client and walk them through it.Position OverviewYou'll split your time between hands-on engineering and client-facing technical leadership. On any given day you might be writing a custom integration in the morning, debugging a production issue over lunch, and leading a technical onboarding call in the afternoon. You'll own implementations end-to-end - from scoping requirements with a client to merging the PR.The ideal candidate is a strong engineer first who also happens to be an excellent communicator. You're comfortable diving deep into an unfamiliar codebase, shipping fast, and explaining complex technical tradeoffs to non-technical stakeholders.Required Skills & ExperienceStrong hands-on engineering skills in React and Node.js - you write code daily, not occasionallyOutstanding communication abilities to bridge technical and business conversationsExperience leading client-facing technical projects and implementationsProven ability to translate client requirements into working, production-ready solutionsDemonstrated success managing multiple stakeholder relationshipsTrack record of improving technical processes and workflowsResponsibilitiesShip Code, Every DayBe in the codebase daily - building integrations, extending platform capabilities, and fixing what's brokenOwn features end-to-end: spec, build, test, deploy, monitorWork directly alongside our core engineering team to improve the platform based on what you learn from clientsTechnical Client PartnershipServe as the primary technical counterpart to clients, clearly communicating platform capabilitiesDevelop and implement solutions that address client needs while benefiting our entire platformBuild strong, trust-based relationships with clients as their technical advisorTechnical Onboarding OwnershipLead end-to-end technical integration from contract signing to launchMake process improvements with a focus on developing self-serve onboarding capabilitiesCoordinate between clients, internal teams, and third-party stakeholdersRapid Product ImplementationImplement quick technical wins based on client feedbackWork closely with Operations and Customer Success to prioritize improvementsTechnical EnvironmentStack: React, Node.js (serverless), Express.js, NoSQLTools: GCP, Firebase, Retool, Stripe, and various SaaS platformsCompensation & BenefitsCompetitive cash compensation + meaningful equity (early-stage upside)Health, dental, vision insurance401(k)Free lunch and dinners$700/year work setup stipendAnnual team offsite

Created: 2026-04-02