Forward Deployed Software Engineer

About this role

A forward-deployed software engineer role blending hands-on coding with direct customer engagement. You'll work onsite with government and defense partners to configure AI-powered software, gather feedback, and drive product improvements while maintaining production code in Python and TypeScript.

What you'll do

• Deploy to customer sites to configure, optimize, and support ConductorAI software with custom workflows
• Write and maintain production-quality code in Python and TypeScript within a small engineering team
• Gather user feedback directly and translate requirements into actionable product improvements
• Debug systems, improve reliability and performance based on real-world customer usage
• Build technical demonstrations for customers and present complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Identify automation opportunities and process improvements at customer sites

What they're looking for

• Python and TypeScript development
• LLMs and modern AI application techniques
• Customer-facing technical communication
• System debugging and performance optimization
• Full-stack development
• High autonomy in ambiguous environments
• DoD Secret clearance (required)

Benefits

• Competitive salary ($150k-$220k base) with meaningful equity
• Real impact on mission-critical workflows
• Access to state-of-the-art technology and novel problems
• Ability to shape role, culture, and product direction as early team member
• Annual merit refreshes based on impact
• Opportunity to work with defense and national security organizations