Pylon

Forward Deployed Architect (former SWE)

Pylon1 months ago
Location

New York

Type

Full Time

Salary

USD 150,000 – 220,000

Level

Senior

Role

Solutions Architect

Posted

Feb 18, 2026

Full TimeSenior

The role

Summary

Pylon is seeking a Forward Deployed Architect with a software engineering background to drive customer migrations and become a key product expert. This in-person role in New York involves direct customer engagement, technical problem-solving, and strategic support system implementations for B2B post-sales operations.

What you'll do

Customer Migration Management: Lead comprehensive migrations of customers from existing support systems to Pylon platform, ensuring smooth transition and minimal disruption
Technical Customer Engagement: Directly communicate with customers, diagnose complex requirements, and guide them towards optimal solutions using deep product expertise
Process Automation: Identify repetitive tasks, develop automation strategies, and implement efficient workflows to streamline customer onboarding
Pre-Sales Technical Support: Contribute to pre-sales calls as a technical expert, providing comprehensive solutions and addressing potential customer challenges
Product Improvement: Continuously analyze migration processes, customer feedback, and system interactions to suggest and implement product enhancements

What we look for

Technical

Software Engineering BackgroundPrevious experience as a software engineer with strong technical problem-solving skills
Systems Migration ExpertiseProficiency in understanding and migrating between customer support platforms like Zendesk, Intercom, and similar systems
Technical Learning AgilityAbility to quickly become an expert in multiple technical tools and platforms

Education

Computer Science or Related DegreeBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent professional experience

Experience

Software Engineering ExperienceMinimum 3-5 years of professional software engineering experience, preferably with customer-facing roles
Customer Support SystemsExperience with B2B SaaS platforms and customer support technology ecosystems

Skills

Required skills

Customer CommunicationExceptional verbal and written communication skills for engaging with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Problem SolvingAdvanced analytical skills to diagnose complex customer challenges and develop innovative solutions
Technical DocumentationAbility to create clear, comprehensive technical documentation for migrations and system implementations

Nice to have

Cloud Platform ExperienceFamiliarity with AWS, GCP, or Azure cloud platforms
API IntegrationExperience with RESTful API design and integration across different software platforms

Compensation & benefits

Salary

USD 150,000 – 220,000 (annual)

Stock options

Available

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Fully covered medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees

Retirement Plan

401(k) retirement plan with potential company matching

Commuter Benefits

Comprehensive commuter benefits for New York-based employees

Parental Leave

Supportive parental leave policy for new parents

Unlimited PTO

Unlimited paid time off with 14 additional company holidays

Annual Offsite

Company-sponsored annual offsite event for team building

Office Meals

Complimentary lunch, dinner, and snacks at the office

Fitness Stipend

Fitness stipend to support employee wellness


Interview process

  1. 1
    Initial Screening β€” Phone or video call with HR to discuss background and initial fit
  2. 2
    Technical Interview β€” In-depth technical discussion focusing on software engineering experience and problem-solving skills
  3. 3
    Customer Engagement Assessment β€” Scenario-based interview to evaluate customer communication and migration expertise
  4. 4
    Onsite Interview β€” Full-day in-person interview at Pylon's New York office, meeting with team members and leadership
  5. 5
    Final Executive Interview β€” Discussion with senior leadership to assess overall alignment and potential contribution

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Forward Deployed Architect (former SWE) at Pylon | Scale Engineer