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# Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) | Java & AI

- **Company:** Robotics Technologies LLC
- **Location:** Austin, TX, United States
- **Salary:** $153,920
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Automation of Tests, Unit Testing, Code Generation, Code Review, Continuous Integration, Data Structures, Software Debugging, Programming Tools, Object-Oriented Software Development, Performance Tuning, Secure Coding, Software Construction, Enterprise Software Applications, Large Language Models, Spring-boot, Generative AI, AI Coding Agents, Backend, Agentic-AI, Git, Solid Principles, Enterprise Integration, Restful APIs, Code Restructuring, Docker
- **Published:** November 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=b134178f77e36e3f

## About the Role

* Strong hands-on Java development experience.
 * Strong knowledge of OOP, data structures, and software design principles.
 * Experience with REST APIs and backend development.
 * Practical experience using AI-powered coding assistants / Generative AI tools.
 * Ability to use AI for code generation, refactoring, debugging, and test creation.
 * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
 * Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Skills:

 * Spring Boot & Microservices
 * Git & CI/CD
 * Docker & Automated Testing
 * LLM-based development tools
 * AI Agents / Agentic Coding
 * Enterprise API/platform integrations
 * Secure coding and production application support

## Description

* We are looking for a Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) with strong Java development experience and hands-on expertise with AI-powered coding tools and Generative AI.
 * The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer who can leverage AI-assisted development to accelerate coding, testing, debugging, and delivery while maintaining high standards for quality, security, and performance., * Develop and maintain enterprise applications using Java.
 * Build and integrate REST APIs and backend services.
 * Leverage AI coding assistants and GenAI tools for code generation, refactoring, debugging, testing, and documentation.
 * Translate business requirements into technical designs and working solutions.
 * Collaborate with product teams, architects, engineers, and business stakeholders.
 * Perform unit testing, debugging, code reviews, and performance optimization.
 * Follow Git, CI/CD, and software engineering best practices.
 * Take ownership of deliverables from requirements through implementation and deployment.
 * Rapidly troubleshoot and resolve complex technical challenges.