Forward Deployed Engineer (Hybrid: San Francisco | Seattle | Los Angeles,)

Forward Deployed Engineer

Full-time | Hybrid

Locations: San Francisco, CA | Seattle, WA | Los Angeles, CA

Salary: $180,000–$240,000

About the Role

We are looking for a Forward Deployed Engineer with 1–7 years of experience to embed directly with U.S. military and government customers and own the technical success of command-and-control (C2) systems in live operational environments. You'll be equal parts software engineer and field operator, writing production code, debugging distributed systems under pressure, and deploying software in high-stakes environments.

What You'll Do

• Deploy and integrate C2 software on-site with military operators across domestic and international locations (50–75% travel to coastal and water-adjacent sites)

• Perform break-fix troubleshooting and rapid code development in the field by gathering requirements directly from operators and delivering same-day solutions

• Work alongside drone operators during live missions, supporting autonomous systems operating in the air, on land, or on water

• Bring field insights back to the engineering team to improve the product

• Operate independently in ambiguous, resource-constrained environments, including software development, hardware integration, and field support as needed

Qualifications

• 1–7 years of experience in full-stack software engineering and/or Forward Deployed Engineering

• Strong experience with Golang and React

• Experience with Python, C/C++, and Java

• Familiarity with Linux, Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD

• Strong system design and distributed systems architecture skills

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Economics, or another technical field

• High degree of ownership and ability to thrive in ambiguous environments

• Willingness to travel 50%+ domestically and internationally

• Eligible to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: $180,000–$240,000

Equity: Competitive

Work Arrangement

• Hybrid

• U.S.-based with 50%+ domestic and international travel

• Full-time position

• Visa sponsorship is not available

Technology Stack

• Golang

• React

• Python

• C/C++

• Java

• Linux

• Docker

• Kubernetes

• CI/CD

Why Join?

You'll work directly alongside end users in real operational environments, solving complex engineering challenges where software has immediate impact. This role offers the opportunity to combine software engineering, customer engagement, and field deployment in a fast-moving environment where adaptability, ownership, and technical excellence are highly valued.