Forward

Transforming networks to be more agile, reliable, and secure

51-100 employees
Founded 2013
$50M series d
Computer
Private Company

Open Positions1

Remote USAFull-TimeNetwork AutomationPosted
  • Partner with Product Management to define, validate, and shape automation-related capabilities and use cases.
  • Design and evangelize customer workflows that realize the value of automation features, including NQE (Network Query Engine), APIs, and CI/CD-driven verification.
  • Enhance existing product integrations and build new ones to expand automation and interoperability across the broader network and IT ecosystem.
  • Build and maintain lab environments to support demos, technical validation, and automation use-case exploration.
  • Develop high-quality technical collateral for internal audiences, including training materials, demo guides, and sales enablement content.
  • Collaborate with Marketing to create external-facing assets such as whitepapers, solution briefs, blogs, presentations, and videos.
  • Enable Sales and Solutions teams with automation-focused demos, messaging, and technical training.
  • Represent Forward at customer meetings, webinars, and industry events, including networking and automation conferences and trade shows.
  • Contribute thought leadership on network automation trends and Forward's role in modern NetDevOps and intent-based networking architectures.
  • Gather field and market feedback to influence product roadmap and automation positioning.
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About Forward Networks

Forward Networks pioneers the industry's first network digital twin, creating a mathematically precise model of complex networks. This innovative platform gives IT teams unmatched visibility and agility. You can visualize, search, and debug complex networks. You also verify policy correctness and predict behavior before changes. This technology transforms network management and security for global leaders.

How We Work

At Forward Networks, you will find a people-centric, innovative culture. Our team values collaboration, technical excellence, and customer impact. We foster an environment where engineers solve real problems. You will influence product direction and work on industry-changing technology. 96% of our employees report this is a great place to work.

Engineering at Forward Networks

We build a mathematically accurate software model of your production network. This 'digital twin' enables advanced network verification and analysis. Our platform handles multi-vendor environments and major cloud providers. You will work on cutting-edge technologies like generative AI features. This work directly impacts network reliability, security, and AI-ready operations. Engineers here solve complex problems in network visibility, policy verification, and change modeling. You will use APIs, scripting, and automation to improve workflows.

Why Join Us

  • Shape the future of network management with category-defining digital twin technology.
  • Work alongside brilliant minds, including Stanford Ph.D.s and industry veterans.
  • Solve critical problems for Fortune 50, Global 2000, and government customers.
  • Influence product direction in a collaborative, technically excellent culture.
  • Benefit from a company backed by $112M in funding from Andreessen Horowitz and Goldman Sachs.

Benefits & Perks

  • Competitive base salary with performance bonuses.
  • Stock options for all employees.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family.
  • Flexible "no tracked time off" policy with manager approval.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and continuous learning.

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