Customer Success Engineer

Forward Networks is transforming how the world’s most complex networks are managed and secured. Founded in 2013 by four Stanford Ph.D.s, we built the industry’s first network digital twin, a mathematically precise model of the production network that gives IT teams unmatched visibility, verification, and agility across every major cloud and vendor environment. Our customers include global leaders such as Goldman Sachs, PayPal, S&P Global, IBM, and Dell, as well as fast-growing enterprises and government agencies. According to IDC, Forward Networks customers realize an average of $14.2 million in annual benefits through improved efficiency and security. Backed by world-class investors including Andreessen Horowitz, Goldman Sachs, MSD Partners, and Threshold Ventures, Forward Networks offers a people-centric, innovative culture where brilliant minds are shaping the future of network reliability, security, and AI-ready operations. Forward Networks is looking for a Customer Success Engineer Do want to create a category and help build a special company? Join a company that has been in market 5+ years and has some of the top Federal agencies and F500/Global 2000 already buying and referenceable. We are building a special team and hope you consider us if you want to have the experience of changing the networking world as we know it. What you’ll do: As a Customer Success Engineer for our Enterprise team, you will be responsible for providing world class post-sales technical leadership to our client base and will be onsite at our customer in NY. Responsibilities: Providing advice and guidance as the Forward Networks subject matter expert to ensure successful ongoing usage and adoption of our technologies Taking ownership of post-sales technical issues, working with cross-functional teams to document problem resolution steps and troubleshooting procedures Walking customers through the various stages of adoption with Forward Networks Platform Working directly with our internal Product Management, Engineering, Sales and Marketing teams. Some travel (10%) Requirements: B.S. Computer Science or equivalent educational experience 5+ years of customer facing experience in a post-sales engineer role for a networking company, relevant software vendor, or as a network engineer for a large enterprise, service provider or Governmental agencies Must be willing to be onsite at customer location in either Charlotte, NC/ Jersey City, NJ/ NYC. Experience: Strong understanding of Networking and Security fundamentals Experience in working with multiple Network vendors (e.g. A10, Arista, Cisco, F5, Fortinet, Juniper, Palo Alto Networks etc.) Strong verbal and written communications skills with a focus on needs analysis, positioning, business justification, and closing techniques; Superior presentation skills Excellent analytical & problem-solving skills, combined with the ability to provide quick resolution to problems Demonstrable success in thinking strategically, executing tactically while providing consistent and high levels of customer satisfaction and retention in a fast-paced environment Highly Desired: One or more of the following certificates: CCIE, JNCIE or VCDX Experience in working for a startup company Working knowledge of API driven workflows and scripting languages (Python, bash, jq, graphql, etc) Ideal candidate will be onsite at customer location in Charlotte, NC. The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level, the starting base salary +bonus is expected to be between $165,000/yr to $190,000/yr. The offered compensation may also include stock.

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