Forward Deployed Engineer (Architect)
SweedHi there!
We're Sweed, a product-driven startup building an all-in-one cannabis retail platform. We’re on the lookout for a Forward Deployed Engineer (Architect) to join our team remotely and help us maintain and optimize our platform.
About Us
At Sweed, we’re reimagining how cannabis retailers operate. Our enterprise-grade platform combines POS, eCommerce, Marketing, Analytics and Inventory Management into a single, seamless solution—eliminating the need for multiple third-party tools.
We believe in simplicity, efficiency, and innovation. That’s why we build for scalability and performance, making life easier for cannabis retailers while driving real business growth.
Why We’re Doing This
At Sweed, we believe in the medicinal potential of cannabis. It has been shown to help with chronic pain, anxiety, depression, and many other conditions. Despite the lingering stigma, we see cannabis as a powerful tool for improving lives.
The industry is evolving rapidly, and we’re here to drive that transformation—making cannabis retail more efficient, accessible, and customer-friendly.
Where We Are Now
We’ve been on the market for 6 years, continuously growing and refining our product. Our focus is on earning customer trust, which means constantly improving our delivery processes and rolling out new features. At the same time, we navigate the complex legal landscape of the cannabis industry, ensuring our platform remains compliant and future-proof.
The Team
Right now, our total team size is around 180 people, with a distributed development team located across multiple countries. Meanwhile, our CEO, account managers, and customer success team are based in the USA, working closely with us to align product development with business and user needs.
The Forward Deployed Engineering (FDE) team ensures seamless client onboarding and integration within Sweed’s ecosystem. FDEs focus on Implementation, Architecture, and Support, balancing client-facing responsibilities with internal tool development and system maintenance.
What We’re Looking For
Strong SQL skills — ability to write and optimize complex queries
Proficiency in Python
Experience working with large and messy datasets, including cleaning and transformation
Basic understanding of web development — familiarity with front-end and back-end principles
English: confident spoken skills at an intermediate level
Nice to have: experience with React and building lightweight web applications
What Else Matters?
Proactivity – We love team members who take initiative and provide feedback
Critical thinking – We value problem-solvers who think beyond just writing code
Adaptability – Our industry is evolving fast, and we need people who thrive in change
What We Offer
Salary in USD (B2B contract with the US company)
100% remote – We’re a remote-first company, no offices needed!
Flexible working hours – Core team time: 09:00-15:00 GMT (flexible per team)
20 paid vacation days per year
12 holidays per year
3 sick leave days
Medical insurance after probation
Equipment reimbursement (laptops, monitors, etc.)