Forward Deployed Engineer delivering technical solutions utilizing AI and data for national security missions. Collaborating with clients to integrate advanced software solutions into real-world applications.
Responsibilities
Architect, develop, and deploy mission-aligned software solutions in government and commercial environments.
Collaborate with operators, analysts, and executives to translate evolving requirements into actionable technical outcomes.
Integrate Strider’s platform with diverse data sources, internal workflows, and external IT systems.
Build custom applications, features, and data pipelines that unlock insights from unstructured, multi-lingual datasets.
Serve as Strider’s technical lead in the field, owning project outcomes from inception to implementation.
Prototype quickly and iterate continuously, adapting to high-priority demands and real-time feedback.
Provide critical field insights to inform and influence Strider’s internal product roadmap.
Requirements
3+ years of professional software engineering experience, with a focus on full-stack or systems-level development.
Proficiency in Python, Java, or similar languages.
Experience with distributed systems, cloud infrastructure (AWS preferred), APIs, and modern front-end frameworks.
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to rapidly prototype, iterate, and deploy in fast-paced environments.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in ambiguous or evolving mission contexts.
Willingness to travel 30–70% of the time based on mission requirements.
Active U.K. security clearance (SC/DV) or eligibility to obtain one strongly preferred.
Benefits
Be a key contributor to a high-impact mission that directly supports innovation and national resilience.
Join a collaborative, fast-paced team that values creativity, autonomy, and trust.
Work across domains—engineering, intelligence, product—on some of today’s most complex challenges.
Develop leadership skills at the intersection of technology and mission.
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