Forward Deployed Engineer
Automattic Careers
About this role
WordPress VIP, part of Automattic, is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer to act as an embedded technical partner for large enterprise customers, providing advanced architectural solutions and strategic technical guidance. The role involves working closely with customers to ensure successful adoption and expansion of WordPress VIP solutions, combining engineering expertise with customer success.
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About Automattic Careers
automattic.comAutomattic is a distributed technology company on a mission to “make the web a better place” by building and supporting open‑web products. Best known for WordPress.com and its contributions to WordPress.org, the company also runs services like WooCommerce, Jetpack, Akismet, and Tumblr that power publishing, e‑commerce, and site management. Automattic provides hosting, developer tools, and services for creators and businesses with an emphasis on open source, privacy, and accessibility. It operates as a remote‑first company focused on community‑driven stewardship of the web.
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About Automattic Careers
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 – $230k
per year