Forward Deployment Engineer (FDE) Trainee

• Strong Engineering, Hands on Software Development skills •

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 Forward-Deployed-Engineer, Site-Reliability-Engineer, Cloud-Engineer, Solutions-Engineer, DevOps-Engineer, Entry-Level-Forward-Deployed-Engineer, Junior-Forward-Deployed-Engineer, Field-Engineering-Trainee