Senior Frontline AI Engineer — Enterprise Defence

Fdetimes; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity plan

Competitive compensation

Job summary

C3 AI is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer to build AI-driven, full-stack enterprise applications on the C3 AI Platform. You will work with customers to design, develop, deploy demos and proofs-of-technology in live UK/European defence projects, applying rigorous standards.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in software development, strong communication, and the ability to travel. Proficiency in JavaScript and Python, Git, and modern frameworks is preferred.

Qualifications

• MSc or Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM).
• 5+ years of professional software development experience with OO languages.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to work effectively on a cross-functional team.
• Analytical, problem-solving abilities, organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy AI-driven full-stack applications on the C3 AI Platform.
• Mentor junior team members and share coding standards.
• Conduct design and code reviews for quality and best practices.
• Test and enhance customer applications and troubleshoot issues.
• Deliver technical enablement through deep dives, demos and training sessions.
• Produce documentation and technical artifacts.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks and gaps.

Skills

JavaScript

Python

Software design

Education

STEM degree (MSc or BSc)

PhD in STEM (preferred)

Tools

Git

JavaScript frameworks

Job description

C3 AI is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer to build AI-driven, full-stack enterprise applications on the C3 AI Platform. You will work with customers to design, develop, deploy demos and proofs-of-technology in live UK/European defence projects, applying rigorous standards.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in software development, strong communication, and the ability to travel. Proficiency in JavaScript and Python, Git, and modern frameworks is preferred.