Forward Deployed Software Engineer
Aims to make robotics development as fast as vibe coding by using agent platforms and LLMs for rapid prototyping and developer tooling.
About the Role
Embed with customers to build and deploy AI infrastructure and agent-based tooling that accelerates robotics software development. Split time between customer sites and the NYC office, rapidly prototype solutions, debug production systems, and shape product roadmap based on field feedback.
Job Description
Role
As a Forward Deployed Software Engineer, you will embed with customers to architect, deploy, and support AI-driven agent infrastructure that accelerates robotics development. You will work hands-on in secure cloud and on-premises environments, prototype new capabilities, debug production issues, and act as the primary technical contact for customers while informing product roadmap and strategy.
Key Responsibilities
- Architect and deploy custom agents, MCP integrations, and tool interfaces to speed customers’ development cycles
- Operate within secure cloud and on-premises computing environments, meeting security and compliance requirements
- Serve as primary technical point of contact for customers, providing responsive support and building long-term partnerships
- Rapidly prototype features based on customer needs and translate field insights into product improvements
- Debug production issues across unfamiliar codebases and environments and drive solutions to deployment
- Collaborate with founding team on product strategy, go-to-market decisions, and company-building activities
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
- At least 3 years of experience developing backend and systems software
- Experience writing embedded software or working with robots, unmanned aircraft, autonomous vehicles, or other physical systems
- Experience building or working with LLM applications, AI agents, or developer tooling
- Strong communication skills and ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
- Demonstrated ability to learn quickly, work independently, and make decisions with minimal supervision
- Comfortable diving into unfamiliar technical domains and internalizing domain-specific paradigms
- Willingness to travel approximately 30–50% to customer sites (U.S. and international)
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or active Green Card holder; company cannot sponsor visas and works with defense industry customers
Location & Travel
- Position based in New York City with significant customer site travel (~30–50%)
Compensation
- Salary range specified: $135,000–$200,000 per year. Total compensation may include equity, sign-on bonus, and other incentives dependent on qualifications and experience.