A growth-stage robotics firm building the world's largest autonomous UAV swarm.

Forward Deployed Engineer

New YorkHybrid$180K - $240K1 - 7 years
You are the critical link between complex code and real-world defense operations, thriving where runways meet server rooms. This role demands an engineer who can debug C++ on a flight line in the morning and architect Kubernetes clusters by afternoon. You will deploy scalable swarm solutions directly to customers, ensuring our autonomous hardware performs flawlessly under pressure. If you prefer solving problems in the field over perfecting them in isolation, this is your environment.

What they're looking for

  • 1 to 7 years of experience bridging software development with field operations or customer support.
  • Proficiency in Go, Python, or C/C++ alongside containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Ability to travel frequently to client sites across major US metros for on-site deployment.
  • Background in robotics, autonomous vehicles, or defense hardware integration.
  • Strong communication skills to translate technical constraints into actionable solutions for non-technical stakeholders.

Tech stack

GoReactPythonCC++JavaDockerKubernetes

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