Somewhere
This role involves working directly with high-growth clients to understand complex business problems and rapidly prototype AI and automation solutions. The Forward Deployed Engineer acts as a client-facing technical leader, translating business needs into practical technical approaches while collaborating with internal engineering teams to scale successful prototypes. The position requires strong technical fluency, a rapid builder mindset, and the ability to operate effectively in ambiguous environments with minimal supervision.
Somewhere (formerly Support Shepherd) is a global recruiting firm that sources, vets, and places top remote talent for 80% less than U.S. equivalents, backed by a 6-month Perfect Hire Guarantee. The company offers services including Direct Hire, Talent on Demand, Executive Search, and Employer of Record (EOR) solutions, helping businesses hire across 18+ countries in roles spanning sales, engineering, finance, customer support, and more. With over 5,000 companies served and 11,000 candidates placed, Somewhere enables businesses to build cost-effective, high-quality global teams.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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29% below the average for this role