Forward Deployed Engineer
Akka
About this role
Akka is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) who specializes in distributed architecture, AI systems, and cloud-native deployment. The role involves serving as a technical expert to help customers design, implement, and maintain sophisticated software solutions using Akka's platform, with a focus on safety, robustness, and scalability.
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About Akka
akka.ioAkka is a platform for building enterprise "agentic" AI systems that continuously build trust and are designed to never fail. It helps teams move to production quickly while keeping deployments safe, reliable, and cost‑efficient at scale. The platform emphasizes operational controls, governance, and runtime tooling — orchestration, monitoring, and guardrails — to keep agent behavior aligned and auditable. Enterprises use Akka to accelerate delivery of autonomous AI applications while managing risk, compliance, and cost.
About Akka
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
$137k – $185k
per year