Forward Deployed Software Engineer - Edge Autonomous Systems
$135,000–$200,000 year
Remote · United States or US
United States or USRemoteFull Time$135,000–$200,000 yearMid LevelBachelors DegreeLarge
Type
Full Time
Level
Mid Level
Education
Bachelors Degree
Company size
Large
Job Summary
Forward Deployed Software Engineer role focused on developing advanced autonomous systems for area defense, requiring software development experience, integration skills, and a background in computer science or related fields, with compensation ranging from $135,000 to $200,000 annually.
Required Qualifications
- 2+ years of professional software development experience
- 2+ years of experience integrating and deploying software to edge or autonomous systems (e.g. drones, self-driving, on-prem/edge servers)
- Strong integration skills and experience with networking, Linux/GNU, CI/CD tools, scripting and automation tools, navigating APIs and documentation, edge and networking hardware
- Active US Security clearance or eligibility and willingness to obtain a US Security clearance
- Ability to travel 25-75%, varies by location and team
Desired Qualifications
- Strong proficiency in Python, Rust, C++, or Java
- Knowledge of AI/ML, sensor processing, and edge/on-prem hardware and networking
Additional Requirements
- Active US Security clearance or eligibility and willingness to obtain a US Security clearance
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