Forward Deployed Engineer

Strider Technologies

Forward Deployed Engineer delivering technical solutions in dynamic environments for national security. Collaborating with customers to tailor Strider’s platform to mission needs.

Posted 5/27/2026full-timeTysons Corner • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudDistributed SystemsJavaPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Architect, develop, and deploy mission-aligned software solutions in government and commercial environments.
Collaborate with operators, analysts, and executives to translate evolving requirements into actionable technical outcomes.
Integrate Strider’s platform with diverse data sources, internal workflows, and external IT systems.
Build custom applications, features, and data pipelines that unlock insights from unstructured, multi-lingual datasets.
Serve as Strider’s technical lead in the field, owning project outcomes from inception to implementation.
Prototype quickly and iterate continuously, adapting to high-priority demands and real-time feedback.
Provide critical field insights to inform and influence Strider’s internal product roadmap.

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of professional software engineering experience, with a focus on full-stack or systems-level development.
Proficiency in Python, Java, or similar languages.
Experience with distributed systems, cloud infrastructure (AWS preferred), APIs, and modern front-end frameworks.
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to rapidly prototype, iterate, and deploy in fast-paced environments.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in ambiguous or evolving mission contexts.
Willingness to travel 30–70% of the time based on mission requirements.
Active Level 3 security clearance or eligibility to obtain one strongly preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Compensation
Company Equity Options
Flexible PTO
Wellness Reimbursement
US Holidays (Office Closed)
Paid Parental Leave
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k) Plan

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Hard Skills & Tools

PythonJavafull-stack developmentsystems-level developmentdistributed systemscloud infrastructureAPIsfront-end frameworksdata pipelinessoftware engineering

Soft Skills

problem-solvingcommunicationcollaborationadaptabilityleadershipcritical thinkingstakeholder engagementfield insightsiterationprototyping

Certifications

Level 3 security clearance