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Forward Deployed Software Engineer, Tactical Edge

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Palo Alto

  • $135,000–$200,000 per year
  • Onsite
  • Full Time
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About the role

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.