About KotaKota is revolutionizing the accessibility of insurance and retirement benefits, akin to the convenience of modern software. Our innovative offerings include the Kota Platform, the world’s first fully integrated benefits platform, and Kota Embed, which provides embedded insurance and retirement solutions for various platforms. Our mission is to make benefits and insurance more accessible and enjoyable for today’s workforce.Founded in 2022, Kota has successfully raised over €20 million from leading European tech investors such as Eurazeo, EQT Ventures, Northzone, Frontline, and notable angel investors like Romain Huet (formerly of Stripe, now OpenAI) and David Clarke (formerly of Workday). Our investors have previously supported illustrious companies including Spotify, Airbnb, Klarna, Truelayer, Snapchat, Workday, Personio, Workvivo, Pointy, Workable, and Wayflyer.About the TeamAs a member of Kota’s Forward Deployed Engineering team, you will collaborate directly with our customers, such as global payroll providers and HR platforms, to facilitate the integration of our APIs and SDKs through personalized support and insightful guidance. Our aim is to simplify complexities, enabling platforms to focus on delivering attractive benefits without the burden of outdated systems.The RoleIn the position of Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) at Kota, you will be at the crossroads of engineering, product development, and customer success. You will engage with clients to design and implement solutions that maximize the value derived from Kota’s developer offerings. Unlike conventional engineering roles, this position emphasizes customer interaction and hands-on involvement. You will produce production-quality code, counsel partners on best practices, and influence our product roadmap through real-world integration feedback. This role is ideal for those looking to apply their technical expertise in a high-impact, customer-centric setting while transforming global benefits delivery.What You’ll DoCollaborate with customer engineering teams to integrate Kota’s SDKs and APIs into their platforms.Convert customer requirements into scalable, production-ready solutions.Enhance Kota’s product offerings by developing internal tools, writing reusable code, and identifying areas for API and SDK improvements.Work alongside Product, Engineering, and Customer Success teams to ensure successful deployments.Serve as the technical advocate for customers, shaping feedback into actionable insights for our product development.
Feb 16, 2026