Forward Deployed Engineer - Nordics

AVP; Greater London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Equity options

Flexible PTO

Two breaks

Wellness reimbursement

UK holidays

Parental leave

Pension scheme

Medical insurance

Job summary

Strider Technologies is seeking a mission-driven Forward Deployed Engineer to deliver advanced technical solutions in dynamic, high-stakes environments. You will embed with customers, engineer bespoke solutions, and act as a trusted technical partner in bridging Strider's platform with real-world mission needs.

The role involves on-site collaboration with customers in Stockholm to translate evolving requirements into actionable technical outcomes, architecting and deploying mission-aligned

Qualifications

• 3+ years professional software engineering experience in full-stack or systems-level development.
• Proficiency in Python, Java, or similar languages.
• Experience with distributed systems and cloud infrastructure (AWS preferred).
• Experience with APIs and modern front-end frameworks.
• Strong problem-solving and rapid prototyping abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with stakeholders.
• Ability to operate in ambiguous mission contexts.

Responsibilities

• Architect, develop, and deploy mission-aligned software solutions for government and commercial environments.
• Collaborate on-site in Stockholm with operators, analysts, and executives to translate requirements into outcomes.
• Integrate Strider's platform with diverse data sources and external IT systems.
• Build applications and data pipelines from unstructured multilingual datasets.
• Serve as technical lead in the field from inception to implementation.
• Prototype quickly and iterate under high-priority demands and real-time feedback.
• Provide field insights to influence Strider's product roadmap.

Skills

3+ years software engineering

Python/Java

Distributed systems

Cloud infrastructure (AWS)

APIs and front-end frameworks

Prototyping & deployment

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Strider Technologies delivers strategic intelligence that helps organizations make faster, more confident decisions in an increasingly complex global environment. Using cutting-edge AI and proprietary methodologies, we transform open-source data into actionable insights that help protect technology, talent, and supply chains from nation-state risks.

Strider is seeking a mission-driven Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) to deliver cutting-edge technical solutions in dynamic, high-stakes environments. As a key member of our deployment team, you'll bridge the gap between our advanced platform and real-world mission requirements: embedding with customers, engineering bespoke solutions, and serving as a trusted technical partner. This is a unique opportunity to directly impact national security and commercial innovation while helping shape Strider's future product development. If you thrive on building in the field, solving critical problems, and working side-by-side with analysts and operators, we want to hear from you.

Key Qualifications

• 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.

Description

As a Forward Deployed Engineer, you will be on the front lines of technical delivery, partnering directly with our Swedish customers to tailor Strider's platform to their specific mission needs. Your role will span engineering execution and mission integration, requiring technical depth, situational awareness, and operational agility.

You will:

• Architect, develop, and deploy mission-aligned software solutions in government and commercial environments.

• Collaborate with operators, analysts, and executives on-site in Stockholm 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.

Why Join Strider?

• 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.

Benefits (for London-based employees; Stockholm-based benefits follow local equivalents)

• Competitive Compensation

• Company Equity Options

• Flexible PTO in addition to statutory annual leave

• Two paid company breaks

• Wellness Reimbursement

• UK Statutory Holidays (Office Closed)

• Paid Parental Leave

• Pension Scheme with employer contributions

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Strider is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate against employees or applicants based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We comply with all relevant employment laws in the locations where we operate. This commitment applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, and professional development.