
Field Engineer / FDE
### About the Role
This is the execution-focused half of a Forward Deployed Engineering function at a fintech startup building global business identity and onboarding infrastructure. You are the technical bridge between customers and the product team, owning implementations end-to-end, from scoping requirements to resolving integration issues in production. The work directly shapes how customers experience the platform and how the product evolves.
### What You'll Do
* Work directly with customers to help them successfully implement and adopt the platform.
* Act as the primary technical point of contact for integrations, onboarding, and product rollouts.
* Scope technical requirements early in the implementation cycle to set customers up for long-term success.
* Troubleshoot integration issues in production environments and guide customers toward scalable solutions.
* Collaborate with product, engineering, and growth teams to identify and reduce friction in implementation flows.
* Improve documentation, tooling, and internal processes to make future implementations faster and smoother.
### What We're Looking For
* 4 to 5 years of experience in customer-facing technical roles such as field engineering, solutions engineering, or technical implementation.
* Hands-on experience troubleshooting and resolving technical integration issues in production environments.
* Proficiency with Node.js, TypeScript, or JavaScript in production settings.
* Experience working with REST APIs, webhooks, or event-driven architectures.
* Familiarity with relational databases (PostgreSQL or similar) and data modeling for integrations.
* Experience scoping technical requirements and designing implementation approaches with customers.
* Strong written communication skills, including the ability to produce customer-facing API or implementation documentation.
* Experience working cross-functionally with product and engineering teams, influencing the roadmap based on customer feedback.
* **Strong domain knowledge in KYB, KYC, AML, or regulated onboarding is the most important signal for this role.** Candidates with a background as a Product Owner or Manager in fintech who led onboarding or KYC programs are also actively considered.
* Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), message queues (Kafka, RabbitMQ), or cloud platforms (AWS or similar) is a plus.
* Background in identity, payments, or fintech more broadly is advantageous.
* Must be available to work within a European timezone.
### Compensation \& Benefits
Base salary range: **EUR 93,000 to EUR 146,000**, determined by level. The company uses a published leveling system with no individual salary negotiation; everyone at the same level is paid the same. Visa sponsorship is not available.
### Location
Fully remote within European timezones. Amsterdam, Netherlands is the primary hub and being based there is a strong plus. The team gathers in person on a regular cadence.