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turbalance

Forward Deployed Engineer

turbalance, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199

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Turbalance AI is an innovative, emerging startup that transforms AI laws. We are a team of passionate problem-solvers who believe in what we’re building. We constantly push boundaries and embrace our inner nerds as we find new ways to tackle complex challenges. You will find a dynamic work environment here, with flat or even nonexistent hierarchies and the chance to take on responsibility from day one.

About the Role We're looking for a

Forward Deployed Engineer

to join our growing team! In this role, you'll be a key technical partner for our customers across the entire customer lifecycle—from pre-sales technical support through onboarding, implementation, and ongoing enablement. If you're a technically versatile problem-solver with a passion for helping customers succeed and want to build a great company, we want to hear from you.

We're looking for candidates who can grow across both domains:

Infrastructure & DevOps Focused:

Strong in infrastructure design, DevOps, software development, and performance analysis. Experience integrating products into mission-critical infrastructure with fluency in SLAs, system design, and incident response.

Systems & Network Processing Focused:

Focused on network processing, data flows, device/system software design, and hardware integration. Background working with high-performance middleware or analytical software.

What You'll Do

Guide customers through onboarding, ensuring they are fully prepared and proficient in using our solutions

Conduct training sessions and develop enablement materials tailored to customer needs

Proactively identify opportunities for customers to maximize platform value

Act as a trusted technical advisor, offering best practices and solutions to common challenges

Technical Implementation & Support

Provide hands‑on support for solution setup and configuration within customer environments

Support API and system integrations with existing customer infrastructure

Diagnose and resolve technical issues, collaborating with engineering teams on complex problems

Troubleshoot connectivity, performance, and deployment challenges

Pre‑Sales Technical Support

Support the sales team with domain expertise and technical credibility

Demonstrate technical capabilities and solution fit during the sales process

Design integration approaches and implementation plans for prospective customers

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

Gather customer feedback and relay insights to product and engineering teams

Reduce workload on core engineering teams by handling customer‑facing technical work

Provide responsive, dedicated customer engagement to build long‑term relationships

What You'll Bring

Strong background working with diverse technology stacks, with ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies

Solid coding foundation with C++ and Python as must‑haves; demonstrable understanding of robust software development principles

Understanding of the interplay between software and hardware behavior and performance (GPUs, CPUs, networking)

Proficiency with Kubernetes for deploying, scaling, and managing containerized applications

Genuine desire to help customers achieve their goals, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills; prior experience in deep, durable customer‑facing technical roles

Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, multidisciplinary, dynamic environment while managing multiple priorities

Bonus Points

Experience with additional programming languages (PyTorch, Rust, Go)

Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Experience with OpenStack and/or Slurm

Knowledge of network operating systems and hardware (Arista, Cisco, Mellanox) and network engineering (especially switching)

Familiarity with AI/HPC networking protocols (RoCE and/or InfiniBand)

Demonstrable experience with performance characterization and profiling, especially for processors, memory systems, and networks

Experience with kernel debugging

Experience with LLM deployments, even at small scale

Background in infrastructure design, SLAs, system design, and incident response

Field Applications Engineering or similar hardware‑focused customer engineering experience

Why Join Us?

Work on your terms

– flexible hours and remote‑friendly culture.

Fast lanes, no red tape

– flat hierarchies and rapid decision‑making.

Make it happen – your ideas aren’t just heard – they become reality.

Right place, right time – be part of our growth story and build a career‑defining legacy.

Globality design – work with a diverse, international team across Germany and the U.S.

Work with the best – work alongside exceptional engineers and raise the bar together.

Seniority Level Mid‑Senior

Employment Type Full‑time

Job Function Information Technology, Consulting, and Business Development

Industries Software Development

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Disability insurance

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement Turbalance is an equal opportunity employer. We value and celebrate diversity while fostering an inclusive environment. We are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment, regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

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