Forward Deployed Engineer
LanceDB
About this role
A Forward Deployed Engineer at LanceDB is responsible for engaging directly with strategic customers to design, deploy, and scale LanceDB’s cloud-native vector database in production environments. This technical role involves writing production-grade code in Rust and Python, integrating LanceDB with existing data infrastructure, and influencing product features based on customer feedback. The engineer will also diagnose complex issues and deliver workshops, ensuring that customer requirements are met while contributing to the core product development. Candidates must have a strong background in distributed systems, cloud-native databases, and relevant programming languages.
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About LanceDB
www.lancedb.comLanceDB is an innovative vector database designed specifically for artificial intelligence (AI) workloads, facilitating fast and reliable retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), agent processing, and hybrid search capabilities. It features a multimodal architecture that supports various data types, allowing organizations to build scalable applications with native versioning and S3-compatible storage. With its robust platform, LanceDB aims to streamline the management of AI data, enabling users to swiftly move from development to production, while simplifying complex data workflows.
Recent company news
LanceDB raises $30 million for multimodal AI data infrastructure
Jun 24, 2025
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LanceDB raises $11M to build an open-source multimodal AI database for app development
May 15, 2024
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About LanceDB
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
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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Salary
$180k – $250k
per year