Forward Deployed Software Engineer
Build next-generation command and control software for autonomous systems.We’re seeking two frontend-focused engineers who enjoy advanced React interfaces, real-time data, and working directly with customers to solve complex operational challenges. 📍 Locations: Seattle | Palo Alto | Washington, DC | NYC | Denver 🏢 Work arrangement: Hybrid 💰 Salary: $135K–$200K + equity ✈️ Travel: 25–75%, depending on location and team 🛂 Visa sponsorship: Not available US Security Clearance is required, or you must be eligible and willing to obtain one.This is a mandatory requirement. What you’ll work onBuild and deploy mission-critical command and control applications for autonomous systems.Develop advanced React and TypeScript interfaces for complex operational environments.Build experiences powered by real-time and streaming data.Integrate AI, autonomy, sensor/data fusion, and robotic-control systems.Deploy software across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments.Collaborate with customers and AI, robotics, systems engineering, UX, and hardware teams to turn mission requirements into production-ready software.What we’re looking forIdeally 2–6 years of software engineering experience.Strong frontend development skills with substantial React and TypeScript/JavaScript ownership.Experience building, deploying, and maintaining production applications.Familiarity with APIs, CI/CD, Linux, networking, security, and authentication.Comfort owning delivery and working on complex customer-facing systems.Experience that stands outThree.js or other 3D JavaScript frameworksReal-time data visualization and WebSocketsDocker and KubernetesAI/LLM interfacesAutonomous systems, robotics, or mission-critical applicationsFrontend depth is essential. Full-stack candidates should demonstrate significant hands-on React ownership. Candidates whose experience is primarily backend, firmware, QA, DevOps, or engineering management are unlikely to align with this role.This is a confidential search; the company name is not disclosed at this stage. 📩 Interested? Send me your resume, preferred location, and target base salary. Please also confirm your comfort with the travel requirements and whether you hold a US security clearance or are eligible and willing to obtain one.