Forward Deployed Engineer
Motion RecruitmentAbout the role
Our client is an early-stage AI company based in Washington, DC, building advanced software systems that help organizations identify and analyze emerging risks across complex digital environments. They are hiring a full-time Forward Deployed Engineer to help deploy, support, and scale their platform across a variety of customer environments. This role sits at the intersection of software engineering, systems deployment, customer engagement, and technical problem solving. The technology stack includes modern cloud infrastructure, distributed systems, AI-driven applications, and on-premise deployments.
This is an opportunity to join a small, high-caliber team where your impact will be visible immediately. The ideal candidate is a builder who enjoys solving ambiguous problems, working directly with customers, and taking ownership of technical challenges in the real world, and has meaningful experience doing so in previous roles. This role is 5 days onsite in DC.
Required Skills & Experience
Must hold Secret clearance or above
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
Years of experience:
1+ years of software engineering/forward-deployed engineering experience for junior or mid-level candidates
4+ years of experience for senior candidates
7+ years of experience for principal candidates
Experience in defense, intelligence, or public safety
Strong coding ability in Python or similar
Ability to work independently in unfamiliar environment
Excellent communication skills and customer-facing professionalism
Passion for AI, distributed systems, or emerging technologies
Highly Preferred: Experience in a highly customer-facing technical role at a top-tier engineering organization with a strong track record of developing Forward Deployed Engineers
The Offer
Equity eligible
Medical, dental, vision insurance
401(k)
PTO
Posted By: Sarah Unowsky
Responsibilities
- Deploy, support, and scale the platform across various customer environments
- Engage with customers and solve technical problems
- Work with modern cloud infrastructure and distributed systems
Qualifications
- Must hold Secret clearance or above
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- 1+ years of software engineering experience for junior or mid-level candidates
- 4+ years of experience for senior candidates
- Strong coding ability in Python or similar
Benefits
- Equity eligible
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- 401(k)
- PTO
Skills mentioned
About Motion Recruitment
Motion Recruitment, a Kelly® Company, delivers IT Talent Solutions for Contract, Direct Hire, Managed Solutions and Statement of Work to all of North America from our 21 delivery centers. Our high-touch, specialized, team-based recruitment model’s success is proven through our exemplary track record in filling the most challenging IT positions for startup and enterprise clients alike. Our hyper-specialized tech focus results in a truly consultative approach for both our clients and candidates, within our recruiting areas of expertise: Software, Mobile, Data, Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Product + UX and Functional. Motion also delivers IT Consulting Solutions through the Motion Consulting Group (MCG) that create true digital transformation for IT projects in Agile Development & Coaching, DevOps & DevSecOps Solutions, and Managed Services for IT Operations. We’re also the proud creators of Tech in Motion and the Timmy Awards, our North American community platform, events series and award program that connects over 250,000 tech enthusiasts to meet, learn, and innovate.