Head of Forward Deployed Engineering
The Head of Forward Deployed Engineering at Mesh will lead and scale a new function within the company, focusing on embedding directly with strategic partners to deliver production crypto payment integrations. This role reports to the CTO and involves building a team of senior engineers who work closely with exchanges, neobanks, and prediction markets to integrate crypto payment solutions into their platforms. The ideal candidate should be based in New York City or San Francisco.
Key responsibilities include defining the operating model for the Forward Deployed Engineering (FDE) organization, hiring senior and staff-level engineers, and managing engagements with strategic accounts. The role requires overseeing integration reviews, ensuring commitments are met, and translating technical discussions into actionable plans. Additionally, the Head of FDE will shape product and platform strategy by translating partner needs into prioritized platform inputs and ensuring that solutions generalize into the shared platform.
Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in technical roles, with at least 4 years leading forward-deployed teams. A strong background in backend or integrations engineering, particularly with broker, exchange, or payments integration patterns and crypto rails, is essential. The role also demands experience in building new service lines within existing companies and a proven track record in attracting, developing, and retaining senior engineers.
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $282,000 to $355,000, plus equity, in New York or San Francisco. Compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and geographic location. Employees are expected to work from the office at least 40% of the time, with certain roles requiring additional in-office presence.
Mesh is committed to building the infrastructure for the next era of the global economy, enabling consumers to pay and be paid with any asset. The company offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth and development, backed by leading investors like SBI, Money Forward, Paradigm, Dragonfly, Galaxy, and PayPal Ventures.