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# Forward Deployed Engineer

- **Company:** Intelletec
- **Location:** Washington, DC, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Software Applications, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), Software Deployment, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, TypeScript, Large Language Models, Backend, Build Management, Kubernetes, Software Coding, Docker, Golang
- **Published:** November 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/2_169508857

## About the Role

* 4+ years of software engineering, Forward Deployed Engineering, or Solutions Engineering experience
 * Strong Python skills and experience with another language such as TypeScript, Go, Java, or C++
 * Experience building production-grade software, APIs, and backend services
 * Familiarity with cloud infrastructure, Docker, Kubernetes, and distributed systems
 * Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate ambiguity
 * Comfortable working directly with customers and shipping reliable software quickly

Bonus: Experience deploying AI/LLM applications, working at a high-growth startup, or building in technically complex environments. xrbllit

The ideal candidate: An exceptional engineer who loves writing code, solving ambiguous problems, and taking ownership from initial concept through production deployment.

## Description

* Work directly with customers to solve challenging technical problems using cutting-edge AI
 * Build and deploy production software, APIs, integrations, and AI-powered applications
 * Own implementations end-to-end, from technical discovery and prototyping through deployment
 * Collaborate with engineering, research, and product teams to turn emerging AI capabilities into real-world solutions
 * Operate with high ownership in a fast-moving environment where your work directly shapes customer outcomes