Forward Deployed Software Engineer, JBLM
Core
Build and deploy resilient, machine-speed software solutions for tactical edge environments, enabling mission-critical decision-making for warfighters in contested, disconnected settings.
Role type
Senior IC software engineer (defense/tactical systems)
Builds
Core mesh platforms, data interfaces, and release management for Lattice Mesh and Joint All Domain Command & Control
Domain
Defense technology, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, networking, robotics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Go, Python, Java, C++, Rust, distributed systems, data processing, complex system navigation
Preferred skills
distributed systems design, non-standard networking conditions, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), software infrastructure, monitoring/logging
Technologies
Go, Python, Java, C++, Rust, AWS, Azure, CICD, version control
Responsibilities
Own software solutions spanning core mesh platforms and data interfaces; deliver well-architected systems with scalability and reliability; partner with end-users to translate needs into features; collaborate on cross-functional functionality; ensure system health via monitoring and root-cause analysis; travel 10-30% to deploy capabilities in the field
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
