Software Engineer – Forward Deployed

Full-stack EngineerSoftware EngineerFull TimeRemoteTeam 11-50H1B No SponsorCompany Site LinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

86 days ago

Salary

$175K - $220K / year

Bachelor Degree3 yrs expEnglishDistributed SystemsDNSJavaLinuxPythonShell ScriptingGo

Job Description

• Build deployment and integration tooling to streamline the installation and configuration of our C2 software across different customer environments and hardware configurations • Debug complex distributed systems issues in the field, analyzing logs, network traffic, and system performance to resolve software failures quickly • Develop automated test frameworks and scripts to validate software functionality, performance, and integration with third-party systems • Write code daily to solve customer-specific integration challenges, create monitoring solutions, and improve deployment reliability • Collaborate remotely and on-site with customers to understand their technical requirements and translate them into software solutions • Travel to test sites (up to 75%) to ensure software deployments succeed, troubleshoot issues that arise, and gather requirements for engineering improvements • Operate drones during testing (Part 107 license required) to validate software behavior, not as a primary pilot but as an engineer testing code

Job Requirements

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, firewall configuration
Experience with Linux system administration and shell scripting
Proven debugging skills with complex software systems—you know how to read logs, use debuggers, and trace issues systematically
Excellent communication skills for engaging with technical customers and internal teams
Willingness to travel up to 75% to customer sites and test locations
Ability to obtain and maintain necessary security clearances

Benefits

Meaningful equity stake in a high-growth defense technology company
Competitive base salary commensurate with experience
Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401k
PTO and Paid Sick Time
Monthly Wellness Stipend
Daily catered lunch to office
Paid Parental leave
Flexible work arrangement - remote/hybrid with regular collaboration in Oxnard & Seattle
Direct impact opportunity - be a key leader in building a critical technology for national security
World-class team - work alongside exceptional engineers and operators solving hard problems