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Forward Deployed Strategist

Recruiting From Scratch (RFS Group)
San Francisco, CA
On-siteUSD 140,000 - 180,000 / year

About this role

Forward Deployed Strategist

  • Title of Role: Forward Deployed Strategist
  • Location: San Francisco, onsite
  • Company Stage of Funding: Venture Round — Software Development, B2B, Fintech, Enterprise
  • Office Type: Onsite
  • Salary: $140K–$180K

Company Description

We're representing a dynamic company at the forefront of software development in the B2B fintech space. This organization is committed to delivering innovative solutions that empower enterprises to navigate complex challenges. With a focus on collaboration and real-world impact, they are seeking a Forward Deployed Strategist to help shape their engineering efforts and drive customer success.

What You Will Do

  • Partner directly with customers and internal teams to co-design and implement technical solutions that address their unique challenges.
  • Serve as a crucial link between engineering capabilities and strategic business needs, ensuring alignment and effective execution.
  • Deploy alongside engineering teams to facilitate the successful implementation of solutions in real-world environments.
  • Identify patterns from customer engagements to inform product direction and prioritize engineering initiatives.
  • Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences, ensuring understanding and buy-in.
  • Gather feedback from field deployments to support rapid iteration cycles and translate insights into actionable improvements.
  • Drive the adoption and realization of value from technical solutions post-deployment, ensuring customer satisfaction.

Ideal Candidate Background

  • 3–8 years of experience in a technical, strategic, or customer-facing role within a software engineering environment.
  • Proven ability to operate in fast-paced, ambiguous situations, creating structure and clarity where needed.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with a track record of connecting technical capabilities to real-world outcomes.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with experience engaging both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated ownership of projects from inception to execution, with measurable impact on customer outcomes.

Preferred

  • Prior experience in a forward deployed, solutions engineering, or technical strategy role.
  • Exposure to software development practices, with a solid understanding of engineering processes.
  • Experience collaborating cross-functionally with engineering, product, and business teams in a startup environment.

Compensation and Benefits

This role offers a competitive base salary of $140K–$180K, along with opportunities for professional growth and the chance to make a significant impact within a high-growth company.

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