founding engineer

Nameless Ventures

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  Now this is a seriously chunky role. 😬
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  We've partnered with an AI scaleup with an indisputable future as an absolute global powerhouse in technology. Originally based in SF, they've recently won some huge contracts in the Middle East and are now scaling out a brand new office here in Dubai. 🇦🇪
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  It's safe to say that it feels like every company in the world is trying to bridge the gap between AI in theory and AI in practice. The scaleup we've partnered with closes this gap with world-class engineering talent and fully customised end-to-end AI builds.
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  You'll be building and architecting generative AI projects for some of the top companies from across the world whilst having the ability to bounce between the projects that you find most challenging, interesting and engaging.
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   Partnering with high-caliber teams and companies across the full project lifestyle - from requirements gathering, to prototyping, system design, coding, testing and deployment.
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   Shipping LLM applications across more companies/projects than the vast majority of engineers in the world.
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   Shaping their wider engineering and office culture in DXB - you&rsquo;ll help them create an environment that engineers love working in.
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   5+ years of experience within software engineering. More importantly, though, you'll have an absolute love for what you do.
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   A strong proficiency with modern technologies across the entire stack. Crucially, they need a proper problem solver that can be versatile with their approach.
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   A track record building and tinkering with LLM's - whether it's in your free time or your day-to-day, you'll have experimented with frameworks like LangChain, Langsmith, LlamaIndex and so on.
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   A desire to talk directly to your customers: you care about what they need and can easily navigate customer conversations to ensure what you're building meets their needs (even if these change suddenly).
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   Proven 0-1 experience - huge bonus points if you've been a Founding Engineer previously.
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   Here's what they're offering:
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    50k-60k AED P/M.
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   🌴 30+ days vacation every year (plus bank holidays).
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   🏥 The best
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   🇦🇪 A full relocation package for those of you moving to Dubai.
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   🎉 A wider benefits scheme which is being finalised as we speak.
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  Interested in finding out more? Hit that apply button and we'll be in touch if your profile is a good match. 🙌
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Founding Engineer

Weekday

<div><div><b>This role is for one of our clients</b></div><div></div><div><br>
Company Name: Consultant</div><div>
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level</div><div></div><div><br>
Min Experience: 6 years</div><div>
Location: Bengaluru</div><div>
JobType: full-time</div>
<div>We are hiring Senior Founding Engineers for multiple high-growth, early-stage startups. The founding teams include alumni from Stanford and Harvard, along with 2nd and 3rd generation entrepreneurs who have previously built and scaled unicorn companies.</div><div>
These ventures are focused on building scalable, category-defining products with strong market potential.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Role Overview</b></div><div>
As a Senior Founding Engineer, you will be a core member of the founding team, responsible for leading product development from 0-1 and scaling systems from early traction to growth.</div><div>
You will work closely with founders to define technical architecture, influence product strategy, and lay the foundation for the engineering organization.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Key Responsibilities</b></div><div>
Lead architecture and system design for scalable applications</div><div>
Own end-to-end development of critical product components</div><div>
Drive technical strategy and long-term engineering roadmap</div><div>
Collaborate directly with founders and cross-functional teams</div><div>
Mentor junior engineers and help build the core team</div><div>
Establish engineering best practices and processes</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Required Qualifications</b></div><div>
6&ndash;11+ years of relevant software engineering experience</div><div>
Strong expertise in system design and scalable architecture</div><div>
Experience building and shipping production-grade products</div><div>
Demonstrated ownership in high-growth or startup environments</div><div>
Strong problem-solving ability with a product-focused mindset</div><div>
Experience mentoring or leading small engineering teams (preferred)</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Why Join</b></div><div>
Opportunity to shape the product and technology from inception</div><div>
High ownership and strategic influence</div><div>
Direct access to experienced, high-caliber founders</div><div>
Meaningful equity and long-term growth potential</div>
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We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.</p></div>

Founding Engineer 6 To 10+ Years

<div><div><b>This role is for one of our clients</b></div><div></div><div><br>
Company Name: Consultant</div><div>
Seniority level: Associate level</div><div></div><div><br>
Min Experience: 2 years</div><div>
Location: Bengaluru</div><div>
JobType: full-time</div>
<div>We are hiring Founding Engineers for multiple high-growth, early-stage startups. The founding teams include alumni from Stanford and Harvard, as well as 2nd and 3rd generation entrepreneurs who have previously built and scaled unicorn companies.</div><div>
These are well-backed ventures focused on building scalable, category-defining products.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Role Overview</b></div><div>
As a Founding Engineer, you will be part of the core team responsible for building the product from 0 1. You will work directly with the founders, own key technical decisions, and contribute to defining the product and engineering roadmap.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Key Responsibilities</b></div><div>
Design and develop scalable, high-performance systems</div><div>
Own end-to-end feature development</div><div>
Drive architecture and technology decisions</div><div>
Collaborate closely with founders and cross-functional teams</div><div>
Contribute to engineering culture and best practices</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Required Qualifications</b></div><div>
2&ndash;5 years of relevant software development experience</div><div>
Strong problem-solving and system design skills</div><div>
Experience building production-grade applications</div><div>
Product mindset with strong ownership</div><div>
Ability to thrive in fast-paced startup environments</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Why Join</b></div><div>
Opportunity to build from 0 1</div><div>
High ownership and visibility</div><div>
Direct founder collaboration</div><div>
Significant product and business impact</div>
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We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.</p></div>

Founding Engineer (2 to 5 Years)

Bustem.com

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   Founding Engineer | Bustem
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  , we&rsquo;re building AI powered brand protection for eCommerce brands. We protect brands from fake listings, impersonation, and copycats across marketplaces, social platforms, and the open web, turning what used to be a messy, manual process into something fast, systematic, and effective.
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  In less than twelve months, we&rsquo;ve scaled to over $3M in revenue and partnered with more than 150 top e-commerce brands, including Comfrt Clothing, Plunge, Primal Queen, and Jones Road Beauty. We&rsquo;re profitable, growing quickly, and haven&rsquo;t raised a dollar.
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  We&rsquo;re now hiring early team members to help build the next phase of Bustem. This is a rare chance to join a company that already has strong product-market fit, real traction, and momentum, while still being early enough to shape the product, the systems, and the culture. If you like ownership, speed, and building things that actually ship and matter, you&rsquo;ll feel at home here.
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  We&rsquo;re looking for a Founding Engineer to help us build the technical backbone of Bustem.
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  Your North Star: build scalable, reliable systems that detect and remove counterfeit activity faster and more effectively than our brand protection team.
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  As a Founding Engineer, you&rsquo;ll be working on core infrastructure and product systems that directly power our customers&rsquo; results. You&rsquo;ll have real ownership, minimal process overhead, and the ability to design and ship end-to-end systems, not just small pieces of them.
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  This role is for someone who likes autonomy, ambiguity, and responsibility. You&rsquo;ll be expected to think deeply about architecture, move quickly, and make good tradeoffs without needing constant direction.
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   What You&rsquo;ll Work On
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  You&rsquo;ll spend the majority of your time across two core initiatives:
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   Build and scale Bustem&rsquo;s AI-powered web scraping and detection systems
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   Improve speed, reliability, and coverage across marketplaces, social platforms, and the open web
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   Design systems that can detect new infringers as they appear, in real time
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   Work with large volumes of data and constantly changing external environments
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   2. Autonomous Enforcement &amp; Reporting
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   Build and evolve Bustem&rsquo;s autonomous enforcement agents
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   Enable automated reporting of infringers to platforms at scale
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   Design workflows that can handle hundreds of infringers across hundreds of clients simultaneously
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   Improve accuracy, success rates, and throughput of enforcement actions
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   What You&rsquo;ll Do
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   Design, build, and maintain scalable internal APIs and backend systems
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   Own features end-to-end: from architecture to implementation to production
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   Work primarily with Next.js, Postgres, and modern backend infrastructure
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   Leverage LLMs and automation to move faster and reduce manual work
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   Collaborate closely with product, ops, and customer-facing teams
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   Make pragmatic technical decisions that balance speed, quality, and scale
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   Continuously improve system performance, reliability, and maintainability
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   3 - 7 years of experience as a software engineer, ideally in a startup or high-growth environment.
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   Strong experience with Next.js and Postgres
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   Experience building scalable internal APIs and backend systems
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   Comfort working with little supervision and a high degree of ownership
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   Ability to take vague problems and turn them into shipped solutions
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   Adept at using LLMs and AI tooling to move faster and build smarter systems
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   Experience working on large-scale or high-traffic systems
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   Background in scraping, data pipelines, automation, or distributed systems
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   Experience in eCommerce, marketplaces, or platform integrations
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  We value people who can build complete systems. If you&rsquo;ve worked at big tech, that&rsquo;s great, but what matters most is your ability to design, own, and ship meaningful systems independently.
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   Why Join Bustem
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   Build core systems that directly drive customer value and revenue
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   Real ownership and influence over technical direction
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   Work directly with the founding team
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   No legacy code, no heavy process, no endless meetings
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   A profitable company with real traction and momentum
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Founding Software Engineer

SOC Solutions LLC

<p>Botmer International is hiring a <b>Senior Full Stack Software Engineer (Founding Engineer)</b> to help design and build our core platform from the ground up.</p><p>As a founding engineer, you will work <b>directly with the CEO, CTO, and other founding members</b>, shaping both the product and the engineering foundation. This role requires <b>end-to-end system design</b>&mdash;from frontend and backend to infrastructure and testing&mdash;along with the ability to move quickly and make pragmatic tradeoffs.</p><p>You will play a key role in building and scaling a <b>voice-based AI agent platform</b>, operating at the intersection of product, engineering, and AI systems.</p><p><b>What You&rsquo;ll Do</b></p><ul><li>Design and implement <b>end-to-end systems</b>, including:</li><li>Frontend (<b>React-based web applications</b>)</li><li>Backend services and APIs (<b>FastAPI, Python</b>)</li><li>Infrastructure, deployment, and environments</li><li>Testing, reliability, and observability layers</li><li>Own major parts of the system architecture and make foundational technical decisions</li><li>Build scalable, maintainable services that support <b>real-time, voice-based AI interactions</b></li><li>Collaborate closely with the <b>CEO, CTO, and founding team</b> to translate product ideas into production systems</li><li>Analyze ambiguous or complex problems and design practical, high-impact solutions</li><li>Move quickly from prototype to production, <b>balancing speed and quality</b></li><li>Use <b>AI coding tools and cloud AI services</b> as first-class tools to increase development velocity</li><li>Continuously improve engineering practices as the company grows</li></ul><p><b>Must-Have Qualifications</b></p><ul><li>Strong experience with <b>Python, FastAPI, JavaScript, TypeScript, and React</b></li><li><b>Minimum 6 years of relevent experience</b></li><li>Proven ability to design <b>full-stack systems</b>, not just isolated features</li><li>Experience thinking across <b>frontend, backend, infrastructure, and testing</b> boundaries</li><li>Strong system design and architectural reasoning skills</li><li>Comfortable operating in fast-moving, ambiguous environments</li><li>Effective user of <b>AI-assisted development tools</b> (AI IDEs, code agents, cloud AI, etc.)</li><li>Fast learner with strong problem-solving and analytical skills</li><li>High ownership mindset; self-directed and outcome-driven</li></ul><p><b>Strong Plus Qualifications</b></p><ul><li>Experience building <b>AI-powered or LLM-based products</b></li><li>Experience with <b>voice, audio, streaming, or real-time systems</b></li><li>Familiarity with <b>DevOps and infrastructure</b>, including:</li><li>Cloud deployments</li><li>CI/CD pipelines</li><li>Docker or containerized environments</li><li>Monitoring, logging, and testing infrastructure</li><li>Experience scaling systems from early-stage prototypes to production</li></ul><p><b>Who You&rsquo;ll Thrive As</b></p><p>You&rsquo;re likely a strong fit if you:</p><ul><li>Enjoy <b>founding-level ownership and responsibility</b></li><li>Think in <b>systems</b>, not just code files</li><li>Learn new tools and domains extremely quickly</li><li>Use AI tools strategically to solve problems faster and better</li><li>Are flexible in approach and focused on outcomes, not dogma</li><li>Want to help shape both the <b>product and the company</b></li></ul><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Application Question(s):</p><ul><li>Have you designed and implemented end-to-end full-stack systems including frontend, backend, and infrastructure, rather than just isolated features?</li><li>Do you have experience building real-time, voice or audio-based applications?</li><li>Are you proficient in Python, FastAPI, JavaScript, TypeScript, and React?</li><li>Have you used AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, cloud AI coding agents) in your workflow?</li><li>Have you made system-level architectural decisions in fast-moving, early-stage product environments?</li><li>What is your current salary?</li><li>What is your expected salary?</li></ul><p>Work Location: Remote</p>

Senior Full Stack Software Engineer

<p>Botmer International is hiring a skilled <b>Senior Full Stack Software Engineer (Founding Engineer)</b> to help design and build our core platform from the ground up.</p><p>As a founding engineer, you will work <b>directly with the CEO, CTO, and other founding members</b>, shaping both the product and the engineering foundation. This role requires <b>end-to-end system design</b>&mdash;from frontend and backend to infrastructure and testing&mdash;along with the ability to move quickly and make pragmatic tradeoffs.</p><p>You will play a key role in building and scaling a <b>voice-based AI agent platform</b>, operating at the intersection of product, engineering, and AI systems.</p><p><b>Responsibilities</b></p><ul><li>Design and implement <b>end-to-end systems</b>, including:</li><li>Frontend (<b>React-based web applications</b>)</li><li>Backend services and APIs (<b>FastAPI, Python</b>)</li><li>Infrastructure, deployment, and environments</li><li>Testing, reliability, and observability layers</li><li>Own major parts of the system architecture and make foundational technical decisions</li><li>Build scalable, maintainable services that support <b>real-time, voice-based AI interactions</b></li><li>Collaborate closely with the <b>CEO, CTO, and founding team</b> to translate product ideas into production systems</li><li>Analyze ambiguous or complex problems and design practical, high-impact solutions</li><li>Move quickly from prototype to production, <b>balancing speed and quality</b></li><li>Use <b>AI coding tools and cloud AI services</b> as first-class tools to increase development velocity</li><li>Continuously improve engineering practices as the company grows</li></ul><p><b>Requirements</b></p><ul><li>Minimum 6 years of professional development experience</li><li>Strong experience with <b>Python, FastAPI, JavaScript, TypeScript, and React</b></li><li>Proven ability to design <b>full-stack systems</b>, not just isolated features</li><li>Experience thinking across <b>frontend, backend, infrastructure, and testing</b> boundaries</li><li>Strong system design and architectural reasoning skills</li><li>Comfortable operating in fast-moving, ambiguous environments</li><li>Effective user of <b>AI-assisted development tools</b> (AI IDEs, code agents, cloud AI, etc.)</li><li>Fast learner with strong problem-solving and analytical skills</li><li>High ownership mindset; self-directed and outcome-driven</li></ul><p><b>Strong Plus Qualifications</b></p><ul><li>Experience building <b>AI-powered or LLM-based products</b></li><li>Experience with <b>voice, audio, streaming, or real-time systems</b></li><li>Familiarity with <b>DevOps and infrastructure</b>, including:</li><li>Cloud deployments</li><li>CI/CD pipelines</li><li>Docker or containerized environments</li><li>Monitoring, logging, and testing infrastructure</li><li>Experience scaling systems from early-stage prototypes to production</li></ul><p><b>Who You&rsquo;ll Thrive As</b></p><p>You&rsquo;re likely a strong fit if you:</p><ul><li>Enjoy <b>founding-level ownership and responsibility</b></li><li>Think in <b>systems</b>, not just code files</li><li>Learn new tools and domains extremely quickly</li><li>Use AI tools strategically to solve problems faster and better</li><li>Are flexible in approach and focused on outcomes, not dogma</li><li>Want to help shape both the <b>product and the company</b></li></ul><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Application Question(s):</p><ul><li>What is your current salary?</li><li>What is your expected Salary for this role?</li><li>This is an urgent role. Would you be able to join immediately?</li></ul><p>Experience:</p><ul><li>Node.js: 5 years (Preferred)</li></ul><p>Work Location: Remote</p>

Sr. Full-Stack Developer

Cyberhaven

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>About the Role</b></h2><p>
As the Founding Enterprise Solutions Engineer for the META region, you will serve as a key technical leader responsible for launching and scaling Cyberhaven's presence across META. The Cyberhaven Solutions Engineer strives to be a trusted advisor by fostering strong, collaborative relationships, ensuring our products and solutions align with the customers' strategic goals, enabling them to make informed decisions.</p><p></p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
What You&rsquo;ll Do</b></h2><ul><li><p>
Support Enterprise Sales in a pre-sales capacity from qualification through production handoff for large, complex enterprise accounts (2,500+ employees)</p></li><li><p>
Act as a founding SE in META, helping shape technical sales motions, best practices, and regional go-to-market strategy</p></li><li><p>
Deliver compelling product demonstrations and technical messaging that clearly differentiate Cyberhaven from legacy and competitive solutions</p></li><li><p>
Own and manage technical evaluations and POCs to successful completion</p></li><li><p>
Enable, train, and support channel partners, including resellers, distributors, and systems integrators, in a channel-driven sales model</p></li><li><p>
Build and maintain strong technical relationships with partners to ensure successful joint selling and technical alignment</p></li><li><p>
Educate customers and partners on data protection, insider threat, and DSPM use cases, particularly in regulated enterprise environments</p></li><li><p>
Collaborate with Product Management and Engineering to provide field feedback on feature capabilities, gaps, and regional requirements</p></li><li><p>
Support endpoint deployments and customer onboarding as needed in early-stage regional builds</p></li></ul><p></p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Who You Are</b></h2><ul><li><p>
4+ years of experience as a Solutions Engineer, Sales Engineer, or similar role supporting complex enterprise pre-sales in a SaaS environment</p></li><li><p>
Hands-on experience with data protection technologies, including DLP, Insider Risk Management (IRM), DSPM, and/or CASB</p></li><li><p>
Strong experience working with endpoint-based solutions, including agent deployment and troubleshooting</p></li><li><p>
Proven experience enabling and supporting channel partners through training, demos, and technical deal support</p></li><li><p>
Comfortable operating in a founding or early-market environment with evolving processes and high ownership</p></li><li><p>
Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage both technical and executive audiences</p></li><li><p>
Fluent in English and Arabic; French proficiency strongly preferred</p></li><li><p>
Based in META region</p></li></ul><p>
Joining Cyberhaven is a chance to revolutionize data security. Traditional tools fall short, but we&rsquo;ve reimagined protection with AI-enabled data lineage that analyzes billions of workflows to understand data, detect risk, and stop threats. Backed by $250M from leading investors like Khosla and Redpoint, our team includes leaders who built industry-defining technologies at CrowdStrike, Palo Alto Networks, Meta, Google, and more. This role lets you shape the future of data security, alongside experts driven to help customers protect their most valuable information.</p><p></p><p><i>
Cyberhaven is committed to creating a diverse environment and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.</i></p></div>

Enterprise Solutions Engineer

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