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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Forward Deployed Engineer - US National Security - **Company:** TRM Labs - **Location:** Washington, DC, United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Information Engineering, Data Migration, Data Stores, Relational Databases, Database Design, Software Debugging, Linux, Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Machine Learning, Octopus Deploy, Query Optimization, Data Streaming, TypeScript, Large Language Models, AI Coding Agents, Agentic-AI, Kubernetes, Data Management, Terraform, Google Meet - **Published:** October 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/forward-deployed-engineer-us-national-security-washington-dc--666562f1-2fbe-4d18-80c0-c233c9eb6dac ## About the Role Artificial Intelligence (AI), Debugging Skills, Prototyping, Cloud Computing, Government, Database Design, Problem Solving Skills, SLICE (Simulation Language with Integrated Circuit Emphasis), Data Management, Product Engineering, * Strong programming ability in Python and/or Node.js/TypeScript, with real fluency developing with AI - coding agents and LLM tooling are part of how you ship, and you have judgment about where they help and where they don't. * Hands-on Kubernetes: deploying, debugging and reasoning about real workloads. Maintaining someone else's cluster is not the same thing. * Production AWS experience - building environments, not just consuming them. * Working fluency with relational databases (PostgreSQL or similar): schema design, query tuning, moving data around safely. * Range. Concrete examples of delivering outside your primary specialty - a new language, datastore or platform you picked up because the project needed it. * Outstanding written and verbal communication. You will be the only engineer in front of a customer regularly, and comfort there is not optional. Bonus, not required - depth in any of these raises the bar * Infrastructure as code (Terraform) and GitOps (Argo CD) * Data engineering at scale - orchestration, streaming, columnar/analytics stores * Distributed systems design and debugging * Building machine learning or agentic systems * Deep Linux/Unix and networking, especially in restricted or disconnected environments * Prior delivery inside classified or otherwise regulated government environments, * Priorities and targets to change quickly * Operating with a high degree of ambiguity * A high level of personal ownership and accountability * Close collaboration across teams and functions * Frequent, high-touch communication * Creative problem-solving and out-of-the-box thinking * A pace that rewards urgency, adaptability, and outcomes This environment is energizing for people who enjoy building, solving hard problems, and making progress in situations that are not always fully defined. It also requires thriving in ambiguity, adjusting course as new information emerges, and maintaining focus and positivity in a fast-moving and intense environment. We also recognize that this style of operating is not for everyone. If you are primarily optimizing for predictability or a consistently balanced workload, we encourage you to use the interview process to pressure-test whether this environment is truly the right fit. We want teammates who thrive here, not just survive here. If you are excited by meaningful problems, motivated by ambitious goals, and energized by working alongside mission-driven colleagues, there is a good chance you will find TRM to be an exceptional place to grow and contribute. ## Description * Small, senior and high-trust. Everyone owns a real surface end to end; nobody is handed a queue of tickets. * We are the closest team at TRM to our customers, and we put them first. We do what it takes for their mission to succeed. * We align to US-eastern hours, on-site and remote, and we communicate across a lot of channels - high-side chat, high-side and low-side email, Slack, phone, Signal, Google Meet - switching between them fast when the situation calls for it. * Weekly team syncs plus project check-ins. We keep tracking current in Linear and raise problems the moment we see them rather than at the next standup. Learn about TRM Speed in this position: * Rapid issue resolution. FDEs identify and diagnose critical on-site issues, open an incident channel or virtual war room with the remote team, and land fixes in minutes to hours - then run the retro and share the lesson with internal and customer stakeholders within 48 hours. * Navigating bureaucratic hurdles. FDEs anticipate customer-side delays rather than absorbing them: building relationships with customer stakeholders, finding the bottleneck, and finding another path to approval. Weeks of waiting become days. * Efficient knowledge transfer. Documentation stays current in Notion and work stays current in Linear. Anything that threatens a milestone is flagged within 24 hours, so the remote team is never surprised. Work Week Travel: This role requires participation in in-person R&D work weeks, typically 1-2 times per quarter, at a TRM hub or other designated location. Work weeks may be scheduled with as little as 14 days' notice, and some roles may require additional travel based on team and cross-functional needs. TRM coordinates and covers approved travel, lodging, and workspace. Accommodations are available for legitimate caregiving, health, immigration, and similar constraints., We hire and grow against three leadership principles. They're the standards for how we operate, treat each other, and make decisions. * Impact-Oriented Trailblazer: We put customers first and move with speed, focus, and adaptability. We treat every plan like an experiment - test, ship, measure, and iterate quickly. * Master Craftsperson: We care deeply about our craft. We balance speed with high standards, own outcomes end-to-end, and invest in getting better everyday. * Inspiring Colleague: We add clarity and energy, not noise. We bring humility, candor, and a one-team mindset - giving and receiving feedback to make the team stronger., By submitting your application, you agree to allow TRM Labs to process your personal information in accordance with our . We collect the information you provide (such as your resume, work history, and contact details) solely for the purpose of evaluating your candidacy for current and future roles at TRM. Because our hiring cycles for certain positions may span 24 to 36 months, we retain your personal information for up to 36 months from the date of your application. After that period, your data is deleted unless a different retention period is required or permitted by law. 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