---
title: 'Forward Deployed Engineer, (EMEA) at k-ID'
canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/forward-deployed-engineer-emea-k-id-united-kingdom-f8dxfjqfgtp8'
type: 'job'
last_seen: '2026-09-09'
---

# Forward Deployed Engineer, (EMEA) at k-ID

- **Company:** k-ID
- **Location:** United Kingdom
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** remote
- **Posted:** 2026-03-04
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-09
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/k-id/d981e6d3-1131-4de4-b421-7618f425963d

## Job description

## FORWARD DEPLOYED ENGINEER, (EMEA)

## ABOUT K-ID

k-ID is the global leader in privacy-first compliance and age verification infrastructure. Recognized as one of TIME’s Best Inventions of 2025, named a Tech Pioneer by the World Economic Forum and a winner of Fast Company’s Next Big Things in Tech, we are building the Age Layer for the internet—the fundamental infrastructure that allows digital platforms to verify age and manage compliance globally without friction.

Our core platform, anchored by the Compliance Development Kit (CDK) and AgeKit, is the trusted engine for the world’s largest game publishers and digital ecosystems. We replace fragmented, manual compliance with a unified API that handles age verification, parental consent, and regulatory logic across 200+ markets. Backed by top-tier venture capital firms like a16z and Lightspeed, k-ID is entering a phase of growth to define the standard for global digital safety.

## ABOUT THE ROLE

As an Forward Deploy Engineer, you'll be a core technical expert responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining integrations between k-ID's services and client systems. You'll leverage expertise in full-stack web development and game engines to ensure our Global Compliance Engine, AgeKit+ and AgeKeys are implemented seamlessly. This role focuses on supporting EMEA customers and providing regional time zone coverage.

## LOCATION & LANGUAGE

- Location: London, UK
- Languages: Proficiency in English and one more European language is a plus

## KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Serve as primary technical contact for European customers during local business hours
- Design, develop, and deploy integration solutions connecting k-ID services with client systems
- Build and troubleshoot integrations across a variety of platforms including game engines, mobile apps, and web
- Create and maintain technical documentation, integration guides, and code samples
- Collaborate with engineering, product, and go-to-market teams
- Troubleshoot complex technical issues and ensure high availability

## MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor's in CS, Engineering, or related field
- 5+ years in software development with focus on systems integration and API development
- Fluency in English
- Proficiency in multiple languages (JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, C#, C++, Java)
- Experience with RESTful APIs and webhook integrations
- Strong understanding of web technologies and modern frameworks such as NextJS and React
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

## PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- 8+ years of relevant experience
- Familiarity with Python as well as OOP languages such as C# or Java a plus
- Deep knowledge of digital identity, computer security, cryptography, and user data privacy practices
- Experience with various methods of age verification such as facial age estimation, ID verification, mobile driver’s license, etc.
- Experience with WebView implementations and cross-platform development
- Hands-on experience with native mobile app development
- History of leading complex integration projects
- Experience with customers across multiple European markets
- Familiarity with global youth privacy frameworks such as COPPA and GDPR-K preferred.
- Proficiency in more than two European languages

## BENEFITS

Competitive Salary

- A competitive startup salary aligned with experience and market benchmarks.
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan so you participate directly in the long term upside of the company.

Health and Wellbeing

- Comprehensive family health coverage, including medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Provided Mental Health and Wellness support benefit

Professional Development

- Hands on exposure with key clients in a scaling global tech company
- Opportunities for continuous learning through real ownership rather than formal training alone.
- Direct collaboration with the Founders and the tech leadership team

Culture and Ways of Working

- A collaborative, inclusive and low politics work environment.
- Flexible, trust based working culture shaped by a US startup operating model.
- A mission driven company focused on improving online experiences for kids and teens globally.

Applicants Privacy Policy https://k-id.com/job-applicants-privacy-notice

## About k-ID

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: k-ID provides a global compliance infrastructure that enables digital platforms to deliver age-appropriate, privacy-safe experiences for kids and teens across 200+ jurisdictions.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Series A)
- **Headquarters**: Singapore
- **Founded**: 2023
- **Founders**: Kieran Donovan (CEO), Julian Corbett (Chief Growth Officer), Timothy Ma (Chief Legal Officer)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Youth online safety, privacy compliance, age assurance
- **Target customers**: B2B – gaming publishers, social media platforms, AI companies, and any digital service serving minors
- **Mission**: “Build the infrastructure layer for an age-adaptive internet” – making age-appropriateness a core, automated part of digital systems.

## Products & Services
- **AgeKit**: Privacy-preserving, jurisdiction-aware age verification that adapts by market. Multiple methods, one integration. Median API response time <50ms.
- **AgeKit+**: On-device age classification model with auto-failover and no biometric data sent.
- **Family Connect**: A parent portal for consent, controls, and discovery – drives ongoing engagement with consent rates up to 96%.
- **Compliance Development Kit (CDK)**: Enforce age-appropriate permissions, notices, and feature access with widgets and APIs that auto-update as laws change.
- **neimo**: AI-powered regulatory intelligence that tells teams what changed, why it matters, and what to do.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Total funding – **$55.3M** (4 rounds; Series A of $45M in June 2024)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Andreessen Horowitz (led pre-seed and Series A), Lightspeed Venture Partners (co-led Series A), Konvoy (led seed round)
- **Growth Signals**: Trusted by leading game publishers; protects **50M+ users** across **200+ jurisdictions**; named one of TIME’s Best Inventions and Fast Company’s Next Big Thing in Tech; 48 total employees with 19 open roles as of mid-2025; headcount down slightly YoY but active hiring.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Global scale**: Comprehensive coverage of 200+ jurisdictions with automatic compliance updates – no other platform matches this breadth.
- **Privacy-first architecture**: No biometric data transmitted; on-device classification; reusable age credentials.
- **Enterprise reliability**: 99.9% uptime, <50ms median latency, 24/7 monitoring, enterprise SLA.
- **Deep domain expertise**: Team hails from Meta, Google, Take-Two, EA, Microsoft, Netflix, Tencent, Unity, and Latham & Watkins – combining legal, safety, and gaming experience.

## Strategic Focus
- Continue to expand age-adaptive infrastructure beyond gaming into social and AI platforms.
- Strengthen AI-powered regulatory intelligence (neimo) to automate compliance workflows.
- Scale globally while maintaining privacy-by-design and zero-friction user experiences.

## Why Work Here
- **Mission-driven**: Solve meaningful problems at the intersection of technology, policy, law, and family safety – “make the internet safe for kids.”
- **Culture**: Hybrid and remote-friendly; offices in Singapore, US (likely remote), Canada, Switzerland, Hong Kong, Australia, Japan, UK.
- **Growth**: Early-stage (Series A) with significant traction and a small, experienced team – high impact roles available.
- **Engineering focus**: Building scalable infrastructure handling 50M+ users; roles include Senior SRE, Full Stack Engineer, and Engineering Internships.
- **Perks**: Not explicitly listed but typical of venture-backed startups; emphasis on autonomy and cross-functional collaboration.

## Sources
1. [k-id.com](https://k-id.com/)
2. [k-id.com/about](https://k-id.com/about)
3. [k-id.com/careers](https://k-id.com/careers)
4. [linkedin.com/company/k-id](https://sg.linkedin.com/company/k-id)
5. [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/k-id)

## Other roles at k-ID

- [Enterprise Sales Manager, Greater China](https://feeny.ai/job/enterprise-sales-manager-greater-china-k-id-china-enb7b8arf1eb) — China
- [Senior Full Stack Engineer (Labs)](https://feeny.ai/job/senior-full-stack-engineer-labs-k-id-singapore-eaxa4kp20fnh) — Singapore
- [Product Marketing Manager](https://feeny.ai/job/product-marketing-manager-k-id-san-francisco-42qyj1g4sz1z) — San Francisco, CA
- [Principal Product Manager - Compliance Development Kit (CDK)](https://feeny.ai/job/principal-product-manager-compliance-development-kit-cdk-k-id-united-states-yfjjaaazgzys) — United States
- [Full Stack Engineer - SG](https://feeny.ai/job/full-stack-engineer-sg-k-id-singapore-wak1hxfd3x4f) — Singapore
- [Finance Intern (SG)](https://feeny.ai/job/finance-intern-sg-k-id-singapore-t1c19xj3y1gf) — Singapore
- [Product Internship Program 2026](https://feeny.ai/job/product-internship-program-2026-k-id-singapore-fgp2evrf4y33) — Singapore
- [Legal Internship Program 2026](https://feeny.ai/job/legal-internship-program-2026-k-id-singapore-xefam8bq54m0) — Singapore
- [Engineering Internship Program 2026](https://feeny.ai/job/engineering-internship-program-2026-k-id-singapore-gww7f0rr2103) — Singapore