Director of Forward Deployed Engineering

What this role involves

The Director of Forward Deployed Engineering leads a dual-function team of customer-embedded engineers and AI/Data Scientists at an AI-native MDR provider. They define engagement models, partner with Sales on strategic accounts, and ensure solutions scale across the platform. The role requires deep technical leadership in AI/ML and cybersecurity, and the preference for candidates already in Sarasota, FL or Kansas City, MO metro areas indicates a need for onsite or relocation.

Skills this posting asks for

• technical leadership
• embedded engineering
• professional services
• customer-facing technical roles
• ai/ml
• data science
• cybersecurity
• engagement model definition
• scoping frameworks
• delivery methodologies
• sales partnership
• executive communication
• customer relationship management
• cross-functional collaboration

Requirements

• 8 years of experience
• Level: director
• Remote policy: onsite

From the employer’s posting

COMPANY OVERVIEW TENEX is an AI-native, automation-first, built-for-scale Managed Detection and Response (MDR) provider. We combine cutting-edge AI with human expertise to deliver security operations that are better, faster, and more cost-effective than traditional approaches. We're a fast-growin…