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Top Secret
Early Career (2+ yrs experience)
$140,000 - $200,000
Occasional travel
IT - Software
Washington, DC (On/Off-Site)
Forward Deployed Software Engineer (FDSE)
Role Overview:
A Forward Deployed Software Engineer (FDSE) is a highly technical, customer-facing engineer who works directly with end users to solve complex, real-world problems through software. FDSEs combine strong engineering skills with product thinking, data fluency, and the ability to operate in fast-paced, ambiguous environments where solutions are deployed directly into production.
Key Responsibilities:
Partner closely with customers to understand mission-critical problems and translate them into technical solutions
Design, build, and deploy end-to-end software solutions tailored to real operational needs
Develop full-stack features, data pipelines, integrations, and workflows
Rapidly iterate on solutions based on direct user feedback
Own solutions from initial prototype through production deployment and ongoing improvement
Collaborate with internal engineering and product teams to improve platform capabilities
Required Skills & Qualifications:
2+ years of experience with strong computer science or software engineering background
Strong software engineering fundamentals and experience building production systems
Proficiency in at least one major programming language (e.g., Python, Java, C++, JavaScript)
Comfort working with data, APIs, and complex systems
Ability to thrive in ambiguous environments and take ownership of outcomes
Strong communication skills and comfort working directly with non-technical stakeholders
Willingness to work onsite with customers and travel as needed
Why This Role:
This role offers direct impact by delivering software that is immediately used to drive real-world decisions. It sits at the intersection of engineering, product, and customer operations and is ideal for engineers who want ownership, responsibility, and mission-driven work.
Role Overview:
A Forward Deployed Software Engineer (FDSE) is a highly technical, customer-facing engineer who works directly with end users to solve complex, real-world problems through software. FDSEs combine strong engineering skills with product thinking, data fluency, and the ability to operate in fast-paced, ambiguous environments where solutions are deployed directly into production.
Key Responsibilities:
Partner closely with customers to understand mission-critical problems and translate them into technical solutions
Design, build, and deploy end-to-end software solutions tailored to real operational needs
Develop full-stack features, data pipelines, integrations, and workflows
Rapidly iterate on solutions based on direct user feedback
Own solutions from initial prototype through production deployment and ongoing improvement
Collaborate with internal engineering and product teams to improve platform capabilities
Required Skills & Qualifications:
2+ years of experience with strong computer science or software engineering background
Strong software engineering fundamentals and experience building production systems
Proficiency in at least one major programming language (e.g., Python, Java, C++, JavaScript)
Comfort working with data, APIs, and complex systems
Ability to thrive in ambiguous environments and take ownership of outcomes
Strong communication skills and comfort working directly with non-technical stakeholders
Willingness to work onsite with customers and travel as needed
Why This Role:
This role offers direct impact by delivering software that is immediately used to drive real-world decisions. It sits at the intersection of engineering, product, and customer operations and is ideal for engineers who want ownership, responsibility, and mission-driven work.
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