Field Deployment Software Engineer

Signal Processing Engineer (RF Processing & Analytics); Paris; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Harmattan AI, a defense technology leader, seeks a Forward Deployed Software Engineer to design and ship software for partner forces. You will own end-to-end delivery from architecture to deployment, working closely with partner teams to translate real-world needs into deployable solutions.

The role requires 4+ years building production software in Python and a lower-level language (C++, Rust, or Go), strong Linux experience, and excellent communication with clients. Travel to sites is expected.

Qualifications

• 4+ years building and shipping production software in Python and at least one lower-level language.
• Track record delivering end-to-end systems with deployed solutions.
• Owns software from design through deployment, including Linux and field conditions.
• Excellent communication with client teams and senior stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel on-site with partners (domestic and international).

Responsibilities

• Design and build software applications that solve operational problems for partners, end-to-end from architecture to deployment.
• Interpret loosely defined requirements from partner militaries into working software under tight timelines.
• Build interfaces and data flows between platforms and partner systems; validate in the field.
• Deploy solutions on site, collect feedback, and iterate quickly.
• Identify patterns to enhance the core product with the platform engineering team.
• Debug live operational issues and document learnings.
• Develop strong relationships with client technical teams and end users.

Skills

Python

C++

Rust

Go

Client communication

English proficiency

Education

Engineering degree (leading school)

Tools

Linux

Job description

Harmattan AI, a defense technology leader, seeks a Forward Deployed Software Engineer to design and ship software for partner forces. You will own end-to-end delivery from architecture to deployment, working closely with partner teams to translate real-world needs into deployable solutions.

The role requires 4+ years building production software in Python and a lower-level language (C++, Rust, or Go), strong Linux experience, and excellent communication with clients. Travel to sites is expected.