Forward deployed engineer

pbWe’re making security suck less for developers. /b /ppSecurity tools haven’t kept up with how software is built today. They interrupt teams, slow releases, and turn security into a bottleneck instead of a capability. We built Aikido to change that. Aikido builds developer-first security products that reduce real risk without getting in the way of shipping software. We focus on what actually matters and automate the rest. /ppWe’re taking on legacy security tools teams have been stuck with, and we’re winning. If you want to help us take market share and build products developers actually enjoy using, you’re in the right place. /ppFounded in 2022 by third-time founders, Aikido has $85M in the bank and a long runway ahead. We’re building toward self-securing software. Join an all-star team. Take real ownership. Push boundaries. Build things that matter. /ppWe’re looking for a forward-deployed engineer to help enterprise customers successfully deploy and operationalize our newly launched AI-powered pentest product into their environments. /ppSome deployments run fully on-prem. Others involve hybrid cloud setups, strict security controls, custom integrations, or heavily regulated enterprise environments. You’ll own everything from “customer signed” to “deployment running smoothly”, helping customers through implementation, debugging issues, and turning problems into product improvements. /ph3Responsibilities /h3ulliOwn enterprise deployments end-to-end: from first install to a stable, healthy setup /liliDebug incidents directly in customer environments (Docker, Postgres, networking, agents, etc.) /liliHandle complex enterprise environments: proxies, firewalls, egress rules, internal CAs, air-gapped setups, and custom security requirements /liliBuild and adapt integrations when needed (SSO, IdP, internal PKI, custom setups) /liliGuide customers through implementation and initial usage in complex environments /liliReact to gaps in our system by engaging in RD to enhance our agentic workflows /liliAct as the technical bridge between customers and engineering /liliTranslate enterprise deployment issues into clear bugs, fixes, and product improvements /liliBuild SOTA interpretability for offensive agent behavior: reversing traces, quirks, and unexpected behavior /liliStrong infrastructure and networking fundamentals (Docker, DNS, TLS, proxies, firewalls) /liliAble to read Go, TypeScript, or Python to understand issues and trace problems /liliFamiliar with how complex enterprise networks behave in practice /liliBasic offensive security knowledge: understand concepts like RCE, SSRF, and session handling /liliAble to interpret logs and debug distributed systems’ behavior /li /ulh3Nice to have: /h3ulliExperience with enterprise or on-prem software deployments /liliFamiliarity with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) for hybrid setups /liliExperience with SSO, identity providers, or internal PKI systems /liliBeing a former pentester or having professional experience in application security /li /ulh3What you can expect: /h3ulliHigh-impact position in a fast-growing company. /liliCompetitive salary package. /liliA company that sticks to its values in an open and informal atmosphere (see our culture page on the website for more details). /liliA diverse and inclusive organization that is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. /liliFlexibility in

working hours
/liliWe value competencies above all. The qualities of our people are what count, irrespective of gender, religion, ethnic origin, age, sexual orientation, or disability. /li /ul