Forward Deployed Software Engineer

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.