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# Forward Deployed Software Engineer

- **Company:** AUTOMOTION LLC
- **Location:** Syracuse, NY, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), 3D Printing, Audit Trail, User Authentication, Automation of Tests, C++ (Programming Language), Nvidia CUDA, Computer Programming, Continuous Integration, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Machine Learning, Mesh Networking, Rapid Prototyping Process, Role-Based Access Control, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Data Logging, Qdrant, Pytorch, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Large Language Models, Generative AI, Information Technology, HuggingFace, Milvus, Ollama, Machine Learning Operations, FAISS, TensorRT, VLLM, llama.cpp, Docker, ChromaDB
- **Published:** October 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/forward-deployed-software-engineer-syracuse-ny-archangel-autonomy-10299514

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Machine Learning, or equivalent experience.

 * Strong programming skills, particularly in Python; experience with Java or C++ is also valuable.

 * Experience developing in Linux environments.

 * Experience building solutions with LLMs, generative AI, RAG, embeddings, or other applied AI systems.

 * Strong foundation in machine learning, including evaluation, training, and problem decomposition.

 * Experience with Docker, networking, deployment scripts, and local model-serving tools.

 * Familiarity with PyTorch, Hugging Face, llama.cpp, Ollama, vLLM, or similar frameworks.

 * Familiarity with vector databases such as Milvus, FAISS, Qdrant, Chroma, or similar.

 * Experience building reliable systems with logging, watchdogs, crash recovery, automated testing, CI/CD, and field diagnostics.

 * Ability to quickly understand complex systems and established codebases.

 * Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

 * Ability to work effectively across software, hardware, UI, and operational teams.

 * Clear written and verbal communication skills.

 * Comfortable owning features end-to-end in a small, fast-moving team.

 * Willingness to travel up to 30% to build, test, deploy, and troubleshoot systems in the field.

 * U.S. Person status.

Nice to Have

 * Experience with NVIDIA platforms, CUDA, or TensorRT.

 * Android or Java development experience.

 * ATAK, TAK Server, TAKChat, CoT, or TAK plugin experience.

 * Experience with mesh networks, distributed communications, low-bandwidth systems, or disconnected environments.

 * Secure software development experience, including authentication, encryption, least privilege, audit logging, and secrets handling.

 * Experience troubleshooting remotely deployed software systems.

 * Rapid prototyping or 3D printing experience.

 * Hands-on experience with electrical or mechanical systems.

 * Knowledge of military systems, operational tactics, or tactical communications.