Forward Deployed SWE

Hiring Remote Forward Deployed Engineers across three startup clients... Travel of 30-60% during work weeks required across all three as all three are heavy on customer-facing deployments and integrations, in addition to core product development.

Series C, AI-Native Intelligence/Counter-intelligence Platform - Security Clearance Required

• 5+ years as a Full Stack Developer including familiarity with relational databases (like Postgres), caching technologies (like Redis), object storage systems (like S3), and modern front-end frameworks (like React)
• Experience developing and deploying software compliant with DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF)
• Experience interfacing with government owned IT systems (for example, data platforms, IdAM providers, SIEM, CDSs, etc)
• Experience working with government IT and program offices to scope technical requirements, architecture, and integrations
• Experience working with end users to scope mission requirements, conduct user testing, and gain product feedback
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Must hold an active U.S. TS Security clearance with SCI Eligibility

Series A, Drone Technology - Clearance Eligibility required (must be US Cit)

New grads w/ prestigious education + internships welcome!

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field
• 3+ years of professional software engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated ability
• Strong proficiency in at least one major programming language (Python, C/C++, Golang, or Java)
• Solid understanding of networking fundamentals: NAT, DNS/mDNS, UDP/TCP protocols, multicast, and firewall configuration
• Experience with Linux system administration and shell scripting
• Proven debugging skills across complex software systems -- you know how to read logs, use debuggers, and trace issues systematically
• Excellent communication skills for engaging with U.S. government and military customers and internal engineering teams
• Willingness and ability to travel 60% of the time, both domestically and internationally, including to remote or restricted-access locations
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance. Active Secret clearance preferred but not required.

Seed, AI-Native Supply Chain Logistics - Data Science focus - Security Clearance Required

• Track record of success in a hybrid customer-facing engineering role, comfortable wearing multiple hats
• Prior hands-on technical experience working with clients in pre- or post-sales, implementation, or program delivery contexts
• Proficiency in Python, JavaScript, or similar modern languages
• Strong engineering background, preferably in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field
• Strong project management and interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to both senior executives and front-line engineers
• High comfort level operating across internal and external organizations in fast-moving, ambiguous environments
• Intellectual curiosity, empathy, and the ability to operate with high velocity
• Hold an active clearance or eligible to to obtain and maintain an active U.S. security clearance
• Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time

Seed, Architecture for Autonomous Intelligence - Backend Focused (Python) - TS/SCI Required

• This is the only one that IS NOT remote. Requires onsite in Washington DC
• 4 to 8 years of professional software engineering experience. Strong Python.
• Experience building and operating reliable integrations, including authentication, rate limiting, and error recovery.
• Working fluency in Kubernetes and containerized deployment.
• Demonstrated experience working directly with non-technical users.
• Willingness to work on client site 80 to 100% of the time in the National Capital Region, plus periodic CONUS and OCONUS travel to supported units.
• U.S. citizenship and an active TS/SCI clearance.