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Forward Deployment Engineer (FDE) Trainee

RemoteRemoteFull TimeJunior / Entry-level$30,000–$60,000 /yrPosted 26 days agoVisa sponsorship availableHidden Gem · Himalayas

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Required skills

  • Forward Deployed Engineer
  • FDE
  • Zero Trust
  • Cloud Software
  • Security
  • Networking
  • AI Technology
  • CNAPP
  • C++
  • Golang

Nice to have

  • Linux Foundation
  • CNCF
  • WIZ
  • ORCA
  • Sysdig
  • Prisma

Role summary

AccuKnox is seeking a remote Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) Trainee to join their Zero Trust Code to Cognition security team. This role involves hands-on integration, deployment, and improvement of the AccuKnox CNAPP platform, working with cloud software, security, networking, and AI technologies. Responsibilities include client-facing activities such as pre-sales demos, proof of concepts, rapid deployments, providing product feedback, customer training, and evangelism. The ideal candidate has strong engineering and software development skills in languages like C++, Golang, Rust, or Python, along with design thinking, systems thinking, and excellent communication abilities. The role includes a structured 6-month training program covering cloud platforms, Kubernetes, AccuKnox specifics, and competitive analysis.

This is a remote position.

About the job

AccuKnox () is a leader in Zero Trust Code to Cognition security. You may review us at:

  • 1 pageAccuKnox_Customer_1_Page.pdf

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  • Product/Docs

Job Overview

We are seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) Trainee who will be at the forefront of integrating, deploying, and improving our AccuKnox platform. You will work hands-on with cloud software, security, networking, and AI technology, ensuring AccuKnox CNAPP performs reliably and delivers tangible value to clients and partners. This role blends software development, field deployment, and problem-solving to ensure our technology delivers real mission impact. You will provide valuable, insightful, tangible, and fact-based feedback to our Product Development and Engineering teams. Responsibilities

Play a pivotal client facing role in the following areas:

  • Pre-sales - Demos, Proof of Concepts

  • Deployments - Rapid, Time Boxed, Budget Boxed deployments

  • Product Management - Provide feedback to engineering, product management

  • Customer Success - Training, Transfer, Customer Satisfaction

  • Evangelism - Presentations, Demos, Blogs, Podcasts

Requirements

Qualifications

  • Strong Engineering, Hands on Software Development skills

  • B. Tech and/or MBA

  • Strong software engineering skills, with experience in: C++, Golang, Rust, Python, or similar languages

  • Design thinking, systems thinking, problem solving skills

  • Great written and verbal communication

  • Great team player, quick learner

Bonus Points

  • Contributions to Linux Foundation, CNCF projects; Speaking at these conferences

  • Blog posts that demonstrate insight and originality and clear communication skills

Training Schedule

  • By month 1 - AWS, Azure, GCP - Cloud, Cloud Security training, certification

  • By month 2 - Kubernetes, CKS, CKD, CKA training, certification

  • By month 3 - AccuKnox demo, deployment

  • By month 4 - thorough knowledge of competitive products - WIZ, ORCA, Sysdig, Prisma

  • By month 5 - Demo, POC skills; shadow demo, deployments

  • Month 6 - Lead Demos, POCs, Deployments

Please note:

  • Trainees will be expected to spend 30 mins a day honing communication skills (written, presentation, public speaking, accent neutralization, etc.)

  • You will be expected to present to your coach/mentor every day during the training period

Benefits

Compensation

  • During 6 month training period - 30,000 Rs PM

  • Upon confirmation - 60,000 Rs PM CTC

Work location

  • WFH (Work From Home)

  • Travel to client location would be required

  • You will be expected to be on collaboration tools (google meet, zoom, whatsapp, slack) during business hours

Originally posted on Himalayas

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