[All remote jobs](https://jobicy.com/jobs.md)[![Fleetio logo](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2023/07/e571b83c37e0ed5371754d319be16e76.jpeg)](https://jobicy.com/company/fleetio.md)[Fleetio](https://jobicy.com/company/fleetio.md) # Senior Forward Deployed Engineer Review the role, location requirements, compensation details, and application process before deciding whether this opportunity fits your next career move. [Apply for this job](#job-application)[View company](https://jobicy.com/company/fleetio.md)ShareRemote from[USA](https://jobicy.com/job-region/usa.md), [Canada](https://jobicy.com/job-region/canada.md), [Mexico](https://jobicy.com/job-region/mexico.md)SalaryUndisclosedDepartment[Software Engineering](https://jobicy.com/categories/engineering.md)EmploymentFull TimeExperienceSeniorPublished15 Oct 2026Apply before14 Nov 2026Listing views37Application actions2Application toolkit ## Make your next move. Prepare your resume, explore your fit, and draft a cover letter for this opportunity. AI Summary ## The role, at a glance. Fleetio is hiring a Senior Forward Deployed Engineer to turn strategic enterprise-account needs into durable, production-ready product capabilities. The role requires deep Ruby on Rails expertise, React experience, and ownership of the full delivery lifecycle from discovery and scoping through release and operational support. This engineer will work closely with Sales, Customer Success, Product, Design, and Engineering to manage high-stakes, time-sensitive customer commitments. Success depends on pragmatic technical judgment, iterative delivery, maintainable implementation, and proactive communication in a remote async environment. The role is remote for candidates in the United States, Canada, or Mexico. ## Role DNA A quick view of the complexity, pace, ownership and collaboration implied by the job description. ### Job Complexity 5/5EasyHard ### Pace & Pressure 5/5RelaxedFast-paced ### Autonomy Level 5/5GuidedFull ownership ### Communication Load 5/5IndependentCollaborative AI insightThis is a senior, high-visibility engineering role involving ambiguous customer needs, strategic deals, and production-quality delivery under time-sensitive constraints. It requires both strong Rails/React execution and the judgment to align technical tradeoffs with commercial and customer outcomes. ## Salary analysis Estimated compensation compared with the broader US market for similar roles. Estimated job median (per year)Market rate$180,000US market range (per year)$155k–$210k0$231.00k AI insightThe yearly pay period is inferred from the job context; it was not explicitly stated by the employer. No employer salary is disclosed. The yearly cadence and USD market estimate are inferred from the senior-level, full-time software engineering scope and the role's explicit eligibility in the United States, Canada, and Mexico; the estimate is not employer-provided compensation. ## Core skills Skills and capabilities most closely associated with this opportunity. 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How do you balance speed and maintainability when a strategic deal depends on a capability being delivered quickly? I start by identifying the smallest valuable and supportable slice, documenting key tradeoffs, and setting explicit boundaries around what will not be included initially. I protect essentials such as tests, observability, and clear ownership while using phased delivery to address lower-risk enhancements after the immediate need is met. How would you work with Sales and Customer Success when their requested timeline conflicts with engineering complexity? I would quickly surface the technical constraints, explain options in business terms, and offer concrete milestones with associated risks. This keeps stakeholders aligned on what can be committed to confidently and prevents an unmaintainable solution from being presented as a simple promise. What practices do you use to make a production feature operationally supportable? I include automated testing, meaningful logging and metrics, failure handling, documentation, and clear rollout plans. I also validate support workflows with relevant partners so the team can diagnose issues and understand the intended behavior after launch. How do you approach an ambiguous technical request in a remote, async-friendly environment? I write down the problem statement, assumptions, open questions, constraints, and proposed milestones early. I use concise decision records and proactive status updates to gain alignment asynchronously, then iterate with stakeholders as new information emerges. Opportunity details ## About this role. A little about us…Fleetio is a modern software platform that helps thousands of organizations worldwide manage their fleet operations. Transportation technology is a hot market, and we’re leading the charge with raving fans and new customers signing up every day. We raised $450M in our Series D funding round in March of 2025 and are on an exciting trajectory as a company. Fleetio is also a proud [founding member of the Rails Foundation](https://rubyonrails.org/foundation)! More about our team and company: * Fleetio overview video: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YoXyXTFWbkg](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YoXyXTFWbkg) * Our careers page: [https://www.fleetio.com/careers](https://www.fleetio.com/careers) ### Description As a Forward Deployed Engineer you’ll help us land key accounts by working closely with Sales and Customer Success to translate urgent, high-stakes needs into high-quality product work — shipped as durable Fleetio product that can be supported like the rest of the platform. If you’re excited by high-impact, high-visibility engineering work this could be a great fit. This team turns key account commitments into real, shippable products so Fleetio can win strategic deals and support those customers long-term. The engineers in this role will directly influence outcomes for key accounts and help close some of the largest deals at Fleetio. ### More About Our Team and Company * Watch our culture videos: [https://fleet.io/culture](https://fleet.io/culture) * Engineering culture, interview process and videos: [https://www.fleetio.com/careers/engineering](https://www.fleetio.com/careers/engineering) * Fleetio Go overview video: [https://www.fleetio.com/go](https://www.fleetio.com/go) * More about the Fleetio platform: [https://www.fleetio.com/features](https://www.fleetio.com/features) * API docs: [developer.fleetio.com](https://developer.fleetio.com/) * Test drive Fleetio to get an even better feel for what we’re building: [https://www.fleetio.com/register](https://www.fleetio.com/register) This is a remote opportunity and is open to candidates in the United States, Canada, or Mexico. ### Who you are You’re a product-minded, delivery-oriented engineer who can operate in high-trust environments. You can take ambiguous problems and turn them into clear plans and high-quality shipped software. You’re comfortable collaborating directly with Sales and Customer Success partners to translate customer and deal context into product capabilities. This work includes quick discovery, rapid scoping, and clear communication about tradeoffs and timelines. You’re independently successful: you take ownership from start to finish, stay tenacious through ambiguity, and consistently find a way to deliver. You care about maintainability and operational excellence. ### Your impact * Ship high-leverage product improvements that unblock strategic deals and expand what Fleetio can confidently commit to for key accounts. * Partner closely with Sales and Customer Success to understand constraints, timelines, and customer workflows; then, turn those needs into clear requirements and implementation plans. * Drive work end-to-end: clarify the problem, align stakeholders, deliver iteratively, and ensure what you ship is production-ready and supportable. * Partner with Product, Design, and Engineering peers to make pragmatic scope decisions and deliver iteratively. * Build solutions that meet Fleetio’s product and engineering standards: testing, observability, maintainability, documented * Communicate proactively and clearly about tradeoffs, risks, and timelines. ### Your experience * 5+ years of experience with Ruby on Rails * 2+ years with React * Strong experience building and shipping production web applications with a focus on quality and maintainability. * Experience collaborating with non-technical stakeholders, translating needs into technical plans, and managing expectations. * Ability to decompose complex requests into milestones and deliver incrementally. * Strong written communication and comfort working in a remote, async-friendly environment. ### Nice to have * Experience working on a large-scale Ruby on Rails application. * Experience working on customer-facing platform/product capabilities that support enterprise accounts. * Experience partnering with go-to-market teams (Sales, Customer Success) on delivery of time-sensitive commitments. ### Benefits * Multiple health/dental coverage options (100% coverage for employee, 50% for family) * Vision insurance * Incentive stock options * 401(k) match of 4% * PTO – 4 weeks (increases at year two!) * 12 company holidays + 2 floating holidays * Parental leave – birthing parent (16 weeks paid) non-birthing (4 weeks paid) * FSA & HSA options * Short and long term disability (short term 100% paid) * Community service funds * Professional development funds * Wellbeing fund – $150 quarterly * Business expense stipend – $125 quarterly * Mac laptop + new hire equipment stipend * Fully stocked kitchen with tons of drinks & snacks (BHM only) * Remote working friendly since 2012 #LI-Remote Fleetio provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. This application is not intended to and does not create a contract or offer of employment. Employment with Fleetio is at will. If you have a disability or a special need that requires an accommodation to fill out the online application, please let us know by calling (205) 718-7500. Show more [Apply now >](https://jobicy.com/jobs/155357-senior-forward-deployed-engineer-2.md) > Annual salary information is not provided for this position. 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