Principal Forward Deployed Engineer - Technical Program Management

United States

About the role

Drive customer outcomes by shaping opportunities and translating business needs into clear, actionable technical approaches Build and deliver production-grade solutions in customer environments, demonstrating strong engineering execution and end-to-end ownership Accelerate time to value by operating effectively in ambiguity and delivering iterative, high-impact solutions Engage and influence senior stakeholders to build trust, align priorities, and guide technical and business decision-making Apply industry and customer context to tailor solutions and move beyond generic approaches Prepare and transition work to FDE crews with clear scope and strong technical direction, maintaining continuity across the engagement lifecycle Operate with an entrepreneurial mindset to navigate complex account dynamics, set boundaries, and drive urgency and accountability. Bachelor's Degree AND 6+ years experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development OR equivalent experience. 3+ years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects. Bachelor's Degree AND 12+ years experience engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development OR equivalent experience. 8+ years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects. 1+ year(s) of experience reading and/or writing code (e.g., sample documentation, product demos). 2+ year(s) of experience in customer-facing technical roles (e.g., consulting, solutions engineering, field engineering, or similar). Experience with AI/ML technologies, cloud architecture, data engineering, and using AI tools and workflows in creating software engineering artifacts. Experience partnering directly with customers or internal stakeholders to deliver solutions end-to-end. Enjoy travel and are comfortable with travel up to 25%

About Swiftkey

SwiftKey is a technology company that aims to enhance interaction between keyboards and people. It upgrades smartphone keyboards to make typing faster, by utilizing artificial intelligence to learn from each user in order to autocorrect and predict their next word. The SwiftKey Keyboard for Android supports more than 80 languages. SwiftKey was founded by Ben Medlock and Jon Reynolds in 2008 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

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Job details

Salary

$142,800 - $274,800

Location

United States

Company

NameSwiftkey
IndustryAndroid
Team Size2

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01

Confirm the fit

A few questions to make sure this role is the right shape for you. Two minutes.

02

I pitch you to the company

I write the intro, send it to the founder, and handle the back-and-forth.

03

A meeting lands on your calendar

If they’re a yes, I book the chat. You show up — that’s the whole job-hunt.