About the Role
The Forward Deployed Software Engineer role places engineers directly with customers to understand and solve critical challenges by combining technical expertise with real-world data and AI. These engineers design and implement solutions for complex questions—such as predicting wildfire risks or optimizing global supply chains—using advanced platforms. Working closely with clients, they translate problems into actionable technology strategies that drive measurable impact across vital industries.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with engineering teams to make architectural and design decisions
- Process and analyze large-scale datasets using artificial intelligence to improve operational outcomes
- Build tailored software applications based on specific customer requirements
- Interact directly with stakeholders across technical and executive levels
- Lead initiatives from concept through deployment while adapting to challenges to deliver tangible results
Work Arrangement
On-site
A World-Changing Company
The company creates leading-edge software that enables data-driven decision-making. Its platforms help partners accelerate drug development, anticipate supply chain issues, find missing persons, and achieve other high-impact outcomes by connecting critical data with the people who need it.
Other
- Must be open to traveling to client locations when necessary.
- Travel between 25% and 50% is preferred, though it varies by team and region.
- In-person collaboration is valued to support innovation and team cohesion.
- Employees are encouraged to work from company offices to strengthen connections and creativity.
- Some teams offer limited work-from-home options, typically one or two days per week.
- A small number of roles may permit remote work under special circumstances based on business needs.
- Candidates in remote roles must be located in the city or country of employment.
- Roles labeled as Onsite require office-based work.
