Forward Deployed Engineer - Verifiable Compute Infrastructure

About the Role

Eigen Labs is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer to join our team remotely. In this role, you will be at the forefront of building the infrastructure for a more trustworthy internet. As a Forward Deployed Engineer, you will help developers and enterprises transition their applications to EigenCompute, bringing blockchain-level verifiability to their offchain workloads without the need for extensive rewrites.

What You'll Do

• Work directly with a diverse range of partners, from Web2 enterprises to DeFi protocols, to deploy containerized applications on EigenCompute.
• Guide teams through containerizing existing applications (Node.js, Python, Go services) as Docker images and deploying them in EigenCompute's Trusted Execution Environment (TEE).
• Architect integrations between smart contracts and EigenCompute containers, ensuring that attestation flows are correctly tied to onchain verification.
• Help Web3 teams identify portions of their protocols that can move offchain to EigenCompute while maintaining trust guarantees.
• Build reference implementations and integration patterns that demonstrate best practices for containerized workloads with smart contract callbacks.
• Create comprehensive documentation and deployment guides based on real-world partner integrations.
• Contribute to EigenCompute infrastructure and help shape the product roadmap by identifying bottlenecks and opportunities for improvement.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience shipping production web applications or distributed systems.
• Deep hands-on experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud deployment.
• Strong engineering fundamentals in TypeScript, Python, Go, or Rust.
• Experience with smart contract development and blockchain integration of offchain systems.
• Proven ability to work directly with customers and partners, understanding their technical challenges.
• Excellent communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences.
• Bias toward action and continuous learning, leveraging AI tools to enhance productivity.

Nice to Have

• Experience deploying and managing containerized applications in production.
• Deep understanding of Web3 and experience contributing to DeFi protocols.
• Familiarity with Trusted Execution Environments (TEEs) and cryptoeconomic security concepts.
• Track record of building SDKs or developer tools that other engineers actively use.
• Experience explaining complex technical concepts to laypeople through writing or talks.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and non-cash compensation (tokens and equity).
• World-class benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Remote work setup stipend and flexible hours.
• Flexible time off and a supportive remote environment.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Monthly wellness benefit and yearly off-sites.
• Paid parental leave.

Join us at Eigen Labs as a Forward Deployed Engineer and be part of building the trust layer for the internet. This is your opportunity to shape how the next wave of applications will run with cryptographic guarantees.