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Location: IL / MN / MI Forward was founded in 2013 by four Stanford Ph.D.s, building the industry's first network digital twin: a mathematically accurate model of the production network. It's the foundation for autonomous networking, giving engineers and AI agents the ability to know the impact of every change before it touches production. That founding instinct still defines how we work. We're accurate and evidence-driven, relentless about clarity, and we'd rather be certain than comfortable, building a groundbreaking platform that transforms how teams run and secure networks across every major cloud and vendor environment. Global leaders like Goldman Sachs, PayPal, S&P Global, IBM, and Dell trust Forward, alongside fast-growing enterprises and government agencies, realizing an average of $14.2 million in annual benefits, according to IDC. Backed by top-tier investors, including A. Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, Goldman Sachs, MSD Partners, Omega Venture Partners, Section 32, and Threshold Ventures, and headquartered in Santa Clara, we're most proud of our team: curious people who'd rather build what doesn't exist than accept how things have always been done. Forward is looking for a Systems (Sales) Engineer Do you want to help sell a platform that solves real networking problems? Join a company that has been in the market 6+ years and has some of the top Federal agencies and F500/Global 2000 already buying and referenceable. If you have 5-10 years of wildly successful experience as a Systems Engineer selling to large enterprise accounts...you may be the one! We are building a special team and hope you consider us if you want to have the experience of changing the networking world as we know it. Responsibilities: Serve as the primary technical resource for the sales organization working with large enterprise accounts. Work with the sales team as the product advocate and key technical adviser Drive and manage the technology evaluation stage of the sales process; answer technical questions and communicate business and technical value to all levels of management Establish and maintain strong relationships throughout the sales cycle to ensure complete customer satisfaction Establish technical feasibility and perform qualification of the potential technical deployment Develop and deliver product demos and POCs Respond to functional and technical elements of RFIs/RFPs Work with internal product management and engineering teams to convey customer requirements Represent the product to customers, partners and at field events such as conferences, seminars, etc. Required Qualifications: Strong understanding of networking and security solutions and vendors Strong verbal and written communications skills with a focus on needs analysis, positioning, business justification, and closing techniques. 5+ years’ experience selling to Enterprise customers for a networking company or relevant software vendor. 2 Years experience with some scripting or programming language; understanding of program flow, conditionals, basic logic handling. Superior presentation skills Highly Desired: Working knowledge of API driven workflows and scripting languages (Python, bash, jq, graphql, etc) Experience working with a startup company B.S. Computer Science or equivalent educational experience One or more of the following certificates: CCIE, JNCIE or VCDX The expected On-Target Cash Earning for this role is between $240,000 - $275,000 per year. Within this range, individual pay is determined by several factors including but not limited to, job-related skills, work experience, and relevant education/training

Location: Santa Clara, CA Forward was founded in 2013 by four Stanford Ph.D.s, building the industry's first network digital twin: a mathematically accurate model of the production network. It's the foundation for autonomous networking, giving engineers and AI agents the ability to know the impact of every change before it touches production. That founding instinct still defines how we work. We're accurate and evidence-driven, relentless about clarity, and we'd rather be certain than comfortable, building a groundbreaking platform that transforms how teams run and secure networks across every major cloud and vendor environment. Global leaders like Goldman Sachs, PayPal, S&P Global, IBM, and Dell trust Forward, alongside fast-growing enterprises and government agencies, realizing an average of $14.2 million in annual benefits, according to IDC. Backed by top-tier investors, including A. Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, Goldman Sachs, MSD Partners, Omega Venture Partners, Section 32, and Threshold Ventures, and headquartered in Santa Clara, we're most proud of our team: curious people who'd rather build what doesn't exist than accept how things have always been done. Forward Networks is looking for a Systems Sales Engineer Manager Do you want to create a category and help build a special company? Join a company that has been in market 7+ years and has some of the top Federal agencies and F500/Global 2000 already buying and referenceable. We are building a special team and hope you consider us if you want to have the experience of changing the networking world as we know it. We're seeking an experienced Systems Sales Engineering Manager who will lead a team of Systems Sales Engineers while also serving as a hands-on technical expert. This is a hybrid role requiring both strong leadership capabilities and the technical depth to actively engage with customers as a practitioner—qualifying opportunities, providing technical leadership on key deals, and executing POCs directly. What You'll Do Management & Team Leadership: Lead and manage a high-performing team of Systems Sales Engineers to achieve revenue and new business growth targets Develop and execute team strategies to drive revenue growth, expand market share, and build strong customer relationships Recruit, train, and mentor Systems Sales Engineers, providing ongoing coaching, feedback, and career development Manage team performance through data and analytics, setting clear goals and holding the team accountable to results Foster a collaborative environment where the team can thrive and continuously improve Technical Practitioner & Sales Leadership: Actively engage as a technical authority on regional opportunities Qualify and scope opportunities directly alongside sales teams to assess fit and ensure technical feasibility Lead and execute POCs (Proof of Concepts) for key prospects, demonstrating deep technical expertise Serve as the technical lead on major pursuits, providing hands-on guidance and execution Provide technical guidance to the sales team, ensuring they have the knowledge, frameworks, and tools to succeed Develop and deliver compelling technical presentations and product demonstrations to prospective clients Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Product Management, Marketing, and Engineering to align sales strategies with company goals and product roadmap Gather customer insights from direct opportunity engagement to inform product decisions Stay current with industry trends, competitive landscapes, and technical best practices Provide recommendations for continuous improvement based on real-world customer interactions Requirements: 7+ years of experience in software sales engineering, with a proven track record of success in driving revenue growth 3+ years of experience in a leadership role, managing a team of sales professionals Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use data to drive decision-making Experience working in a fast-paced, agile environment, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities and requirements Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team to achieve their goals Proven ability to develop and execute successful sales strategies, build strong customer relationships, and drive revenue growth Experience Excellent understanding of Networking, Cloud and/or Security fundamentals. Understanding of networking protocols, and other operational tools and practices. Experience supporting multiple large enterprises, service providers or Governmental agencies. Strong verbal and written communications skills Experience as a leader running sales engineering organization Experience using data and metrics to drive improvements. Experience owning program strategy and communicating results to senior Leadership. Highly Desired Vendor certification (CCNP,CCIE,JNCIA,JNCIE,JNCIS,AWS CSA Associate etc.) The expected On-Target Cash Earnings for this role is between 275,000- 325,000 per year. Within this range, individual pay is determined by several factors including but not limited to, job-related skills, work experience, and relevant education/training

Location: DC/VA/MD/Texas/Ohio/Massachusetts/Colorado/Alabama Forward was founded in 2013 by four Stanford Ph.D.s, building the industry's first network digital twin: a mathematically accurate model of the production network. It's the foundation for autonomous networking, giving engineers and AI agents the ability to know the impact of every change before it touches production. That founding instinct still defines how we work. We're accurate and evidence-driven, relentless about clarity, and we'd rather be certain than comfortable, building a groundbreaking platform that transforms how teams run and secure networks across every major cloud and vendor environment. Global leaders like Goldman Sachs, PayPal, S&P Global, IBM, and Dell trust Forward, alongside fast-growing enterprises and government agencies, realizing an average of $14.2 million in annual benefits, according to IDC. Backed by top-tier investors, including A. Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, Goldman Sachs, MSD Partners, Omega Venture Partners, Section 32, and Threshold Ventures, and headquartered in Santa Clara, we're most proud of our team: curious people who'd rather build what doesn't exist than accept how things have always been done. Forward Networks is looking for an experienced Federal Regional (Air Force) DOD Sales Director: Do you want to create a category and help build a special company? Do you want to sell a platform that solves real networking problems? Do sensible quotas and no cap on earnings pique your interest? Join a company that has been in market 5+ years and has some of the top Federal agencies and F500/Global 2000 already buying and referenceable. If you have 7-10 years of wildly successful experience selling to the federal government ..you may be the one! We are building a special team and hope you consider us if you want to have the experience of changing the networking world as we know it. This role will focus on the Air Force as part of our Federal team. Secret clearance desired Responsibilities Own the development and execution of your sales strategy in territory that aligns with the company’s goals and objectives Identify and qualify leads, and generate new AirForce opportunities in order to achieve quota on a quarterly and annual basis Build strategic working relationships with clients, maintaining a high level of face-to-face contact Analyze potential sales opportunities by using data analysis and segmented research to identify the attributes most valued by our potential clients Develop a deep understanding of the competitive landscape and maintain a client database Maintain a high level of product and industry knowledge Build and maintain a robust pipeline of at least 3x revenue target Clearly explain the value proposition and goals of the Forward Networks solution Requirements: Clearance desired (Minimum Level: Secret) Bachelor's Degree required Minimum 7-10 years in Fed DOD Sales with Air Force experience Proven track record of meeting and exceeding quota in technology sales Deep understanding of the networking and security industry, products, competitors, history, emerging trends and changing marketplace. Experience in selling Enterprise software with an ARR model preferred Must be able to communicate business and technical value to all levels of management Prior experience managing a sales team a plus Excellent communication and listening skills; persuasive Background in IT infrastructure The expected On-Target Cash Earnings for this role is between 320,000-360,000 per year. Within this range, individual pay is determined by several factors including but not limited to, job-related skills, work experience, and relevant education/training

Location: UK Forward Networks is transforming how the world’s most complex networks are managed and secured. Founded in 2013 by four Stanford Ph.D.s, we built the industry’s first network digital twin — a mathematically precise model of the production network that gives IT teams unmatched visibility, verification, and agility across every major cloud and vendor environment. Our customers include global leaders such as Goldman Sachs, PayPal, S&P Global, IBM, and Dell, as well as fast-growing enterprises and government agencies. According to IDC, Forward Networks customers realize an average of $14.2 million in annual benefits through improved efficiency and security. Backed by world-class investors including Andreessen Horowitz, Goldman Sachs, MSD Partners, and Threshold Ventures, Forward Networks offers a people-centric, innovative culture where brilliant minds are shaping the future of network reliability, security, and AI-ready operations. Forward Networks is looking for an experienced Regional Sales Director UK Do you want to create a category and help build a special company? Do you want to sell a platform that solves real networking problems? Do sensible quotas and no cap on earnings pique your interest? Join a company that has been in the market 6+ years and has some of the top F500/Global 2000 and Federal agencies already buying and referenceable. If you have 7-10 years of wildly successful experience selling to large enterprises and have also been on the journey of building a growth stage company...you may be the one! We are building a special team and hope you consider us if you want to be part of changing the networking world as we know it. Responsibilities Own the development and execution of your sales strategy in territory that aligns with the company's goals and objectives Identify and qualify leads, and generate new Fortune 1000 opportunities in order to achieve quota on a quarterly and annual basis Build strategic working relationships with clients, maintaining a high level of face-to-face contact Analyze potential sales opportunities by using data analysis and segmented research to identify the attributes most valued by our potential clients Develop a deep understanding of the competitive landscape and maintain a client database Requirements Minimum of 7-10 years in Enterprise Sales focused on large enterprises. Proven track record of meeting and exceeding quota in technology sales Deep understanding of the networking and security industry, products, competitors, history, emerging trends, and changing marketplace. Experience in selling Enterprise software with an ARR model preferred Must be able to communicate business and technical value to all levels of management Excellent communication and listening skills; persuasive Background in IT infrastructure

Location: Bengaluru, India Forward was founded in 2013 by four Stanford Ph.D.s, building the industry's first network digital twin: a mathematically accurate model of the production network. It's the foundation for autonomous networking, giving engineers and AI agents the ability to know the impact of every change before it touches production. That founding instinct still defines how we work. We're accurate and evidence-driven, relentless about clarity, and we'd rather be certain than comfortable, building a groundbreaking platform that transforms how teams run and secure networks across every major cloud and vendor environment. Global leaders like Goldman Sachs, PayPal, S&P Global, IBM, and Dell trust Forward, alongside fast-growing enterprises and government agencies, realizing an average of $14.2 million in annual benefits, according to IDC. Backed by top-tier investors, including A. Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, Goldman Sachs, MSD Partners, Omega Venture Partners, Section 32, and Threshold Ventures, and headquartered in Santa Clara, we're most proud of our team: curious people who'd rather build what doesn't exist than accept how things have always been done. Forward is currently seeking a Senior Backend Software Engineer to work as part of our Platforms team. You will play a critical role in designing, developing, and scaling the core backend services and infrastructure that support our SaaS and on-prem deployments. Your contributions will have a direct impact on the stability, performance, and scalability of our platform, helping to ensure an exceptional experience for our customers. Responsibilities: Platform development: Contribute to the design and development of storage systems, job scheduling systems, data ingestion frameworks, monitoring frameworks etc to ensure high system performance and availability. Feature development: Build and maintain backend frameworks that support essential platform features Scalability & Reliability: Develop scalable, high-performing, and reliable services optimized for handling complex workloads, and high-traffic loads. Monitoring & Visibility: Develop and improve monitoring and logging frameworks to provide deep visibility into system performance, reliability, and application health. Collaboration: Collaborate with cross functional teams across our US and India offices. Read our blog to know more about the type of work we are doing: https://forwardnetworks.com/scaling/ Requirements: BS in Computer Science or related degree; MS or PhD preferred 7+ years of full lifecycle software development experience Deep expertise in Java (version 17 or later) and hands-on experience with Spring or other similar frameworks. Strong object-oriented design and development skills Hands on experience with containerization and Kubernetes Several years of backend experience with Java, C++ or similar languages Strong verbal and written communication skills. Nice to Haves: Experience with REST APIs, as well as with frameworks such as Spring or Hibernate Big Data and NoSQL experience NOTE : experience in the networking domain is NOT a requirement for this role but is a plus. This position is a regular, full-time opportunity with Forward in Bangalore, India.