Alation
Principal Forward Deployed Engineer
We captured this posting once, on 2026-05-22, and did not track it afterwards — so we cannot tell you whether it is still open.
- Employer
- Alation
- Location
- Redwood City, CA
- Seniority
- Senior
- Experience asked for
- 15+ years
- Pay band
- $213K – $287K
When we saw it
- Posted 2026-05-08 — the date the employer published it
- Archived 2026-05-22 — when we saved this copy
Found via LinkedIn — US keyword pulls.
Skills the posting named
From the posting
Alation is pioneering the next era of data intelligence — powered by AI agents and trusted data . Organizations around the world rely on Alation to drive self-service analytics, cloud transformation, data governance, and AI innovation. Our technology helps enterprises connect people and data to make faster, smarter, and more confident decisions. With more than $340M in funding – valued at over $1.7 billion and more than 650 customers, including 40% of the Fortune 100. As data becomes the foundation of every business, Alation is leading the way in helping organizations unlock their full potential. By bringing intelligence, automation, and trust to every interaction, we empower customers to scale data-driven innovation with confidence and speed. Joining Alation means being part of a winning team shaping the future of AI-powered data intelligence . …
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