Arbol

Forward Deployed Engineer

United States full-time Mid $120,000 - $140,000
full-time Mid level Technology & IT Salary listed Curated
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About the role

Arbol is a global climate risk coverage platform and FinTech company offering full-service solutions for any business looking to analyze and mitigate exposure to climate risk. Arbol’s products offer parametric coverage which pays out based on objective data triggers rather than subjective assessment of loss. Arbol’s key differentiator versus traditional InsurTech or climate analytics platforms is the complete ecosystem it has built to address climate risk. This ecosystem includes a massive climate data infrastructure, scalable product development, automated, instant pricing using an artificial intelligence underwriter, blockchain-powered operational efficiencies, and non-traditional risk capacity bringing capital from non-insurance sources. By combining all these factors, Arbol brings scale, transparency, and efficiency to parametric coverage.
What You'll Be Doing

Embed with internal teams and partners to scope messy, loosely defined problems and turn them into structured PRDs and working software

Build and maintain internal tools, including pricing and decision engines, data apps, and AI-powered workflows

Write the SQL and Python behind analyses, dashboards, and monitoring that leadership uses to make decisions

Integrate third-party models, APIs, and data sources into our systems, and handle the mapping, transformation, and validation they need

Prototype quickly in notebooks and scripts, then harden what works into reliable, tested production systems

What You'll Need

Experience working with the product lifestyle, from PRD creation to implementation

Solid engineering skills in Python

Strong understanding of data systems: SQL, schemas, indexing, partitioning, and performance tradeoffs

Comfort with statistical concepts relevant to model evaluation, or experience interpreting metrics and distributions

What's Great to Have

Familiarity with pipeline tooling (Airflow/Dagster/Prefect), queues (Kafka/SQS/PubSub), and common data formats (Parquet/JSON)

Familiarity with cloud infrastructure (AWS/GCP/Azure), containers, CI/CD, and basic DevOps hygiene

Essential Job Functions & Physical Requirements

Ability to sit for extended periods of time while working at a computer, with or without reasonable accommodation

Ability to use a computer, keyboard, mouse, and standard office equipment (e.g., phone, printer, scanner)

Ability to view a computer screen for prolonged periods, with or without reasonable accommodation

Ability to communicate effectively in person, by phone, and via email

Ability to occasionally stand, walk, bend, and reach within an office environment

Ability to lift and/or move up to 10–15 pounds occasionally (e.g., office supplies, files), with or without reasonable accommodation

Ability to perform repetitive motions, such as typing or data entry

Ability to maintain focus and attention while performing detailed tasks

Interested, but you don’t meet every qualification? Please apply!
Arbol values the perspectives and experience of candidates with non-traditional backgrounds and we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every requirement.
Accessibility
Arbol is committed to accessibility and inclusivity in the hiring process. As part of this commitment, we strive to provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities to enable them to access the hiring process. If you require an accommodation to apply or interview, please contact
Benefits
Arbol is proud to offer its full-time employees competitive compensation at a high-growth startup. Our health benefits include comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, and an optional flexible spending account (FSA) to support your health. We offer a 401(k) match to support your future, and flexible PTO for you to relax and recharge.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Arbol is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
Arbol participates in the E-Verify program to confirm employment eligibility.
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  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Forward Deployed Engineer role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at Arbol?
  3. Which of Data Analysis, Figma and MySQL have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. Describe a time you solved a problem without waiting to be told exactly what to do.
  5. How do you handle busy days, changing priorities, or pressure at work?

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  • A recent example that proves your experience with Data Analysis, Figma and MySQL.
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  • A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
  • Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

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  • What would success look like in the first 90 days?
  • What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
  • How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
  • What does a normal working week look like for this role?
Practice line

I am interested in the Forward Deployed Engineer role because I can bring practical experience in Data Analysis, Figma and MySQL, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes Arbol needs from this hire.

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