Forward Deployment Engineer (FDE) Trainee

About Us AccuKnox is a Zero Trust CNAPP Provider. Job Description This is a remote position. About the job AccuKnox ( www.accuknox.com ) is a leader in Zero Trust Code to Cognition security. You may review us at: 1 page https://accuknox.com/wp-content/uploads/AccuKnox_Customer_1_Page.pdf 1 min video https://youtu.be/CHltsu6qDHQ?si=JcIcVtGVcwc0ioBE Product/Docs https://help.accuknox.com/ 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 C ompensation 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