Forward Deployment Engineer (FDE) Trainee

This is a remote position. About the job AccuKnox () is a leader in Zero Trust Code to Cognition security. You may review us at: - 1 pageAccuKnox_Customer_1_Page.pdf - 1 min video - Product/Docs Job Overview We are seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) Trainee who will be at the forefront of integrating, deploying, and improving our AccuKnox platform. You will work hands-on with cloud software, security, networking, and AI technology, ensuring AccuKnox CNAPP performs reliably and delivers tangible value to clients and partners. This role blends software development, field deployment, and problem-solving to ensure our technology delivers real mission impact. You will provide valuable, insightful, tangible, and fact-based feedback to our Product Development and Engineering teams. Responsibilities Play a pivotal client facing role in the following areas: - Pre-sales - Demos, Proof of Concepts - Deployments - Rapid, Time Boxed, Budget Boxed deployments - Product Management - Provide feedback to engineering, product management - Customer Success - Training, Transfer, Customer Satisfaction - Evangelism - Presentations, Demos, Blogs, Podcasts Requirements Qualifications - Strong Engineering, Hands on Software Development skills - B. Tech and/or MBA - Strong software engineering skills, with experience in: C++, Golang, Rust, Python, or similar languages - Design thinking, systems thinking, problem solving skills - Great written and verbal communication - Great team player, quick learner Bonus Points - Contributions to Linux Foundation, CNCF projects; Speaking at these conferences - Blog posts that demonstrate insight and originality and clear communication skills Training Schedule - By month 1 - AWS, Azure, GCP - Cloud, Cloud Security training, certification - By month 2 - Kubernetes, CKS, CKD, CKA training, certification - By month 3 - AccuKnox demo, deployment - By month 4 - thorough knowledge of competitive products - WIZ, ORCA, Sysdig, Prisma - By month 5 - Demo, POC skills; shadow demo, deployments - Month 6 - Lead Demos, POCs, Deployments Please note: - Trainees will be expected to spend 30 mins a day honing communication skills (written, presentation, public speaking, accent neutralization, etc.) - You will be expected to present to your coach/mentor every day during the training period Benefits Compensation - During 6 month training period - 30,000 Rs PM - Upon confirmation - 60,000 Rs PM CTC Work location - WFH (Work From Home) - Travel to client location would be required - You will be expected to be on collaboration tools (google meet, zoom, whatsapp, slack) during business hours Originally posted on Himalayas