- Robot type
- Autonomous Vehicle · Defense
- Location
- SeattleWashingtonUSA
- Job type
- Software
- Posted
- Feb 23, 2026
Full-time
Forward Deployed Software Engineer
Job description
We are looking for a field-forward, Software Engineer to deploy, operate, sustain, and iterate on autonomous ground-vehicle software systems in real operational environments. This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of software development and field operations, is comfortable debugging systems live on vehicles, and enjoys working directly with end users to deliver mission-ready autonomy.
This is not a desk-only role. You will spend significant time deployed at test sites, customer locations, and operational events, working hands-on with autonomous systems, diagnosing software and system-level issues, and ensuring platforms perform reliably in challenging, real-world…
Job requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or 5–8 years of equivalent professional experience.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD security clearance.
- Strong software engineering fundamentals with experience deploying systems beyond the lab.
- Proficiency in Python and/or C++.
- Experience working in Linux-based environments, including debugging software in the field.
- Familiarity with robotics and autonomous systems (e.g., ROS, autonomy stacks, distributed systems).
- Experience integrating software with real-world hardware systems (sensors, compute, networking).
- Understanding of autonomous system sensors such as LiDAR and cameras.