Forward Deployed Software Engineer

A bit about us:
Join a fast-growing, well-funded Series B startup at the forefront of building the modern test stack for hardware engineering teams. Founded by MIT, SpaceX, Palantir, Anduril, NASA, and Harvard alumni and backed by top-tier investors like Founders Fund and General Catalyst. This company is revolutionizing how aerospace, autonomy, clean energy, and advanced manufacturing teams collect, validate, and act on real-time data.
Why join us?
High-growth startup with long runway and serious backing
Ownership and impact: Build features from scratch, influence the roadmap
Deeply technical product serving cutting-edge industries
Competitive salary + meaningful equity
100% covered health benefits, 401(k), unlimited PTO, learning stipends
Job Details
Job Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy tailored software solutions, tools, and integrations that address unique customer needs, with a strong focus on fast iteration and functional prototypes.

• Design and maintain robust data workflows that facilitate seamless connectivity between client data systems and our internal platforms, often operating in highly technical and unconventional environments.

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams-including Sales and Operations-to support technical evaluations, guide pre-sales discussions, and define the scope of customer-facing projects.

• Serve as a key voice of the customer by relaying technical feedback and user insights to influence product direction and shape future feature development.

• Contribute to team growth by participating in recruitment, conducting technical interviews, and helping onboard new engineering team members.

Job Requirements

• Proven experience in software development, particularly in environments that require adaptability and a high degree of autonomy.

• Strong analytical thinking and creative problem-solving skills, with the ability to work efficiently and independently.

• A user-first perspective with a clear enthusiasm for applying software to real-world, high-impact engineering challenges.

• Eagerness to be part of an early-stage team building tools that enhance the capabilities of advanced hardware systems and teams.

• Willingness to travel up to 25-50% to engage directly with customers at technical sites, such as aerospace test facilities or high-precision manufacturing environments.

• Experience building backend systems using Java or any other backend languages, tools, and frameworks

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science preferred

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.