Forward-Deployed Engineer

Job Description About us: Let's be real: AI isn't magic. Legion was built to slice through hype and deliver secure, dependable agentic systems that work alongside the people tackling the world's most critical challenges. Born from a DoW partnership and trusted by leaders across government and enterprise, Legion embeds intelligence inside complex systems—unlocking data, accelerating human workflows, and hardening mission-critical operations.From the forward edge to Fortune 500 back offices, our agentic platform drops AI into the software people already use, optimizing, not replacing, workflows. With world-class collaborators like NVIDIA, HPE, Palantir, and Oracle, we're building infrastructure that boosts human capability everywhere it runs.We're looking for bold thinkers and doers to join us in shaping an AI future that's secure, grounded, and built to work.The Role:This position requires a US Department of Defense or Intelligence TS/SCI clearance. We're looking for a forward-deployed engineer to work directly with customers to design and build custom workflows on top of our agentic AI platform.This is not a traditional product or platform engineering role. You will sit with end users, understand mission needs, and rapidly develop "app packs" and workflows that solve real operational problems. You'll operate as both a builder and a translator—turning ambiguous requirements into working systems. You'll have a finger on the pulse of our end users, transforming requests and requirements into truly transformative agentic AI solutions that revolutionize user workflows.You will spend the majority of your time (80–100%) embedded with customers, working independently in classified or constrained environments. Success in this role requires autonomy, strong communication, and the ability to ship practical solutions quickly.You'll also act as a feedback loop into product and engineering—surfacing patterns, feature gaps, and opportunities to improve the core platform.Due to Government contract requirements, we are only able to hire US citizens or Green Card holders.Responsibilities: Embed with customer teams to understand mission workflows, pain points, and operational constraintsDesign and build custom applications and workflows ("app packs") on top of the platformRapidly prototype and iterate on agentic AI solutions in real-world environmentsTranslate non-technical user needs into technical implementationsOperate independently in forward-deployed environments with minimal oversightGather and synthesize product feedback, feature requests, and usage insightsCollaborate with product engineering and agentic solution teams to influence roadmap and capabilitiesIntegrate with enterprise systems (data platforms, ticketing systems, collaboration tools, etc.)Build lightweight UI components and interfaces where needed to support workflowsSupport deployment, troubleshooting, and ongoing iteration of solutions in the fieldQualifications: 4+ years of experience in Forward Deployed Engineering, Solution Engineering, or similar customer-facing technical rolesExperience building and shipping full-stack applications or prototypes in production or near-production environmentsProficiency in Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, or similar scripting languagesExperience integrating with enterprise systems (e.g., Microsoft O365, Palantir Foundry, Databricks, ServiceNow, Atlassian)Ability to build simple UI/UX using frameworks like Node.js, Next.js, or ReactProven ability to operate autonomously and solve ambiguous problemsStrong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholdersExperience working in classified or restricted environments is a plusDue to Government contract requirements, we are only able to hire US citizens or Green Card holders. This position requires a US Department of War or Intelligence TS/SCI clearance.Domain Experience: 4+ years supporting military, intelligence, or defense-related environmentsFamiliarity with mission domains such as operations, logistics, intelligence, or C4/IT systemsExperience working with government or federal customers preferredPreferred Qualifications: Experience building or deploying AI/ML systems, especially agentic workflowsFamiliarity with tools such as n8n, Palantir Foundry, or other workflow/automation platformsExperience evaluating AI system performance and interpreting resultsExposure to product telemetry, usage analytics, or feedback-driven iterationExperience working in early-stage or high-growth startup environmentsWhy Join Us: This role sits at the edge of product and reality. You won't be building features that may or may not get used—you'll be building systems that are immediately deployed and tested in the field.If you want to work close to the mission, own outcomes end-to-end, and have a direct hand in shaping both product and customer success, this is the role.Compensation Information $185,000—$260,000 USD