Forward Deployed Software Engineer - AUS Government
Core
Forward Deployed Software Engineers work directly with customers to design and implement data-driven solutions for critical operations, acting as startup CTOs with end-to-end ownership of high-stakes projects.
Role type
Forward Deployed Software Engineer (FDSE)
Builds
Custom web apps, data pipelines, and operational solutions for government and enterprise clients
Domain
Government / Defense / Enterprise Operations
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | client delivery
Required skills
Python, Java, C++, TypeScript/JavaScript, large-scale data handling, cloud infrastructure, front-end frameworks, architecture design, problem-solving, autonomous decision-making
Preferred skills
Computer Science/Mathematics/Physics/Data Science background, ability to travel 25-50% to client sites
Technologies
Python, Java, C++, TypeScript, JavaScript, cloud infrastructure, data structures, storage systems
Responsibilities
Discuss architecture with engineers, wrangle massive-scale data, code custom web applications, speak with customer executives, establish team strategy, work with minimal supervision
Seniority
Individual Contributor (IC), high autonomy
