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# Forward Deployed Engineer

- **Company:** Understanding Recruitment
- **Location:** Greater London, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, C++ (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), Software Deployment, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, TypeScript, Rust (Programming Language), Information Technology
- **Published:** August 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.understandingrecruitment.com/job/forward-deployed-engineer-9176/

## About the Role

* Commercial experience with C++, Java, Rust, Python or JavaScript/TypeScript
 * A degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent practical experience
 * Strong problem-solving skills and a hands-on approach
 * Confidence working directly with customers and technical stakeholders
 * Willingness to travel across the UK and internationally

If you enjoy combining software engineering with real customer impact and want to see your work making a difference first-hand, we'd love to tell you more.

## Description

Forward Deployed Engineer

This is an opportunity to work directly with customers, deploying software into live environments, solving complex technical problems on-site and feeding what you learn back into the product.

You'll split your time between writing great software and making sure it delivers where it matters most.

What's in it for you?

 * Competitive salary plus meaningful equity
 * International travel and customer-facing engineering
 * Build software that's used in real-world operational environments
 * Work with AI, robotics and autonomous systems
 * Private healthcare, dental, 7% pension and free daily meals
 * Real ownership from your first day

What you'll be doing

 * Deploying and configuring software in customer environments
 * Building features and tools to solve real-world engineering challenges
 * Working closely with customers to understand requirements and troubleshoot issues
 * Integrating software with AI-powered and autonomous technologies
 * Turning field experience into product improvements alongside the engineering team

What you'll bring

 * Commercial experience with C++, Java, Rust, Python or JavaScript/TypeScript
 * A degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent practical experience
 * Strong problem-solving skills and a hands-on approach
 * Confidence working directly with customers and technical stakeholders
 * Willingness to travel across the UK and internationally

If you enjoy combining software engineering with real customer impact and want to see your work making a difference first-hand, we'd love to tell you more.


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