> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/4268278-forward-deployed-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/4268278-forward-deployed-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md).

---

# Forward Deployed Engineer

- **Company:** Onebrief, Inc.
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $180,000.0 - $255,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** XML Schema, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Data Transformation, Data Systems, Relational Databases, Software Debugging, Programming Tools, JSON, Python (Programming Language), Software Architecture, Software Engineering, TypeScript, Enterprise Software Applications, SC Clearance, Bug Reporting, Grpc, Golang, Programming Languages, Microservices
- **Published:** October 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.builtincolorado.com/job/forward-deployed-engineer/11711670?handler=ApplyRedirect

## About the Role

* 3+ years of progressive software engineering, solutions engineering, or field software engineering experience involving hands-on development.
 * Proficiency in standard programming languages (such as Python, C++, C#, TypeScript, Go, or similar) and hands-on experience with REST/gRPC APIs, relational databases, data modeling, JSON/XML schemas, microservices, and cloud/edge infrastructure.
 * Proven ability to parse application logs, diagnose network or authentication failures across multiple systems, and isolate root causes. (Prior experience in restricted/air-gapped environments is valuable, but specific air-gapped workflows can be learned on the job).
 * Exceptional ability to explain technical trade-offs, lead interactive working sessions with users, and handle operational urgency with non-technical stakeholders.
 * Active Secret clearance required.
 * Willingness to travel 25-50% of the time, * Prior experience as a Forward Deployed Engineer or Field Software Engineer at enterprise software or defense-tech companies (e.g., Palantir, Anduril, C3.ai, Scale AI).
 * Direct experience building, deploying, or debugging software inside air-gapped DoD networks or classified environments.
 * Experience with DoD software delivery, C2 systems, combatant command structures (COCOMs), operational planning workflows, or military data systems.
 * Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
 * Hands-on experience leveraging modern AI-assisted development tools to accelerate integrations, scripting, and data transformations.

## Description

* Personally Own Mission Outcomes: Sit directly with operational users during field embeddings to translate complex mission friction into technically executable software solutions. Inspect schemas, write integration scripts, call REST APIs, analyze logs, and debug systems inside restricted customer environments.
 * Bridge Field Execution & Product Strategy: Identify recurring field workarounds and collaborate directly with Product and Core Engineering to convert localized fixes into generalized, reusable platform capabilities, avoiding one-off custom engineering.
 * Integrate Systems Across Core & Simulation: Connect Onebrief Core and Atom Engine with partner C2 systems, databases, and military data structures in complex network environments.
 * Provide High-Signal Engineering Leverage: Protect core development teams by conducting rigorous failure-domain isolation in the field. Package escalations with reproduction steps, environmental states, logs, and root hypotheses.
 * Communicate & Brief Stakeholders: Transition effortlessly between whiteboarding distributed software architecture with engineers and briefing senior military leaders or command staff on operational impact.