Head of Forward Deployed Engineering (API)

TL;DR

Head of Forward Deployed Engineering (API, AI): Building and scaling a team of engineers to embed with strategic customers, driving business transformation by deploying hirify.global's API solutions. Focus on developing bespoke API workflows and system integrations, creating reusable frameworks, and bridging customer needs with product development, especially in emerging fields like AI.

Location: Must be based in or willing to work from our SF HQ, 5 days/week, with occasional travel to customers.

Salary: $300,000–$350,000 plus competitive equity package.

Company

hirify.global is the world’s leading API platform, used by over 40 million developers and 500,000 organizations, simplifying each step of the API lifecycle and streamlining collaboration.

What you will do

• Lead and scale a Forward Deployed Engineering team to deploy hirify.global solutions in high-impact, real-world environments.
• Collaborate with customers to deliver measurable business outcomes and solve complex technical challenges.
• Design and implement tailored API workflows, system integrations, and custom tools that align with strategic goals.
• Create reusable assets, tools, templates, and methodologies to accelerate future engagements.
• Serve as the link between customer needs and hirify.global’s product development, driving innovation.
• Identify and cultivate strategic partnerships in emerging fields like AI to design API-centric solutions.

Requirements

• 10+ years of professional experience in engineering leadership and management (Sr. Engineering Manager or Director of Engineering).
• Strong technical foundation: capable of reading/writing production code, building APIs, and debugging distributed systems.
• Customer-obsessed and energized by solving real problems with high business impact.
• Builder’s mindset: thrives in ambiguity, moves fast, and creates process where none exists.
• Deep customer empathy and the ability to balance short-term needs with long-term platform evolution.
• Must be based in or willing to work from our SF HQ, 5 days/week, with occasional travel to customers.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits including full medical coverage, flexible PTO, and wellness reimbursement.
• Monthly lunch stipend and wellness programs for physical and mental health.
• Frequent team-building events and donation-matching program.
• Inclusive culture dedicated to delivering the best products.
• Hybrid work model (3 days/week in office for other locations, but 5 days for this SF role).
• Values transparency, honest communication, and specific goal focus.