Forward Deployed Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 14, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 14, 2026.
About the Role
Join a customer-facing engineering team building AI-native software for government agencies. You will own technical delivery from discovery through deployment, helping modernize systems that support public services.
What You'll Do
Work with government clients to understand their needs, design solutions, build software, and deliver projects end to end.
Use AI coding tools in your daily workflow to build and iterate quickly against customer requirements.
Create reusable components, data models, and workflows that support future deployments.
Collaborate directly with non-technical stakeholders, balancing client engagement with hands-on development.
Travel to client sites occasionally, approximately five days per quarter.
What We're Looking For
One to five years of experience as a forward deployed engineer or customer-facing software engineer.
Experience owning a technical deployment end to end, from initial build through customer adoption and ongoing maintenance.
Hands-on use of AI coding tools such as Claude Code, Codex, Gemini CLI, or Factory as part of your regular workflow.
Strong software engineering skills across backend and frontend development, data modeling, and workflow systems.
A degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
Experience at an early-stage technology startup or working with government and public-sector clients is helpful.
Current authorization to work in the United States without employer visa sponsorship.
Compensation & Benefits
Base salary: $170,000 to $220,000 annually. Visa sponsorship is not available.
Location
On-site in New York, New York, five days per week, with occasional travel to client sites.