Forward Deployed Software Engineer, Tactical Edge

About the Role

Join a small, customer-facing engineering team that deploys and supports software in tactical edge environments. You will help deliver reliable systems on compact, resource-constrained hardware, including in settings with limited or no network access.

What You'll Do

• Work directly with customers to deploy containerized software on on-premises and edge hardware, including air-gapped systems.
• Own end-to-end execution of high-stakes technical projects with minimal supervision.
• Discuss technical architecture with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Debug network and systems issues, review monitoring and alerts, manage configurations and load balancing, orchestrate containers, and conduct upgrades.
• Provide operational and troubleshooting support to resolve issues quickly and minimize disruption.
• Travel to customer locations, approximately 25% of the time.

What We're Looking For

• Two to five years of software engineering experience, including hands-on integration of software with physical hardware in on-premises or edge environments.
• An active US Security clearance at the Secret or Top Secret level, and authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
• A computer science degree and strong Linux systems experience, including administration, networking, and on-premises infrastructure.
• Experience deploying and managing containerized applications with Kubernetes.
• Proficiency in one or more of Python, Java, Bash, Go, or JavaScript.
• Background in defense, systems integration, or a related technology environment; familiarity with forward-deployed software platforms is helpful.
• Based in or willing to relocate to the Washington, DC metro area, with availability to work in the office four days per week.

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary: $135,000 to $200,000 USD annually. Employer visa sponsorship is not available.

Location

Remote role with a primary location in Palo Alto, California. The position includes customer-site travel and an expectation of in-office work four days per week.