Forward Deployed Software Engineer, JBLM (Active Clearance)
Core
Build and deploy mission-critical software solutions for tactical edge environments, enabling resilient, machine-speed decision-making for warfighters in contested, disconnected scenarios.
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, distributed systems, networking, autonomy
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Go, Python, Java, C++, Rust, distributed systems, data processing, complex system navigation
Preferred skills
Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), networking in non-standard conditions, CICD, monitoring/logging, startup pace
Technologies
Go, Python, Java, C++, Rust, AWS, Azure
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 across teams to build cross-functional functionality; ensure system health by analyzing metrics and triaging production issues; travel 10-30% to meet customers and deploy capabilities in the field.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
