Forward-Deployed Engineer: Accelerate Platform & Innovation

SAAB; Göteborgs kommun; On-site; SEK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Saab is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer to partner with product teams across Saab, solving complex technical challenges and accelerating innovation. The role blends hands-on software engineering with technical leadership, building platforms, applying AI, cloud, edge computing, and real-time systems.

You will help teams adopt modern practices, turn ambiguous problems into practical solutions, and influence long-term platform strategy in a security-aware environment.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in software or systems engineering within complex product environments.
• Ability to design and evolve technical solutions used by others.
• Familiarity with cloud technologies, CI/CD, automation, and distributed systems.
• Interest in AI, data, and emerging technologies creating practical value.
• Strong collaboration and willingness to learn from others.

Responsibilities

• Work hands-on with complex technical challenges across Saab product areas.
• Partner with product teams to translate needs into scalable solutions.
• Build and improve shared platforms, tools, and components for reuse.
• Explore AI, cloud, edge computing, and real-time systems.
• Help teams adopt modern technologies and engineering practices.
• Influence technical direction and long-term platform strategy.

Skills

Software engineering

Systems engineering

Platform engineering

Cloud technologies

CI/CD

Automation

Distributed systems

AI/ML interest

Job description

Saab is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer to partner with product teams across Saab, solving complex technical challenges and accelerating innovation. The role blends hands-on software engineering with technical leadership, building platforms, applying AI, cloud, edge computing, and real-time systems.

You will help teams adopt modern practices, turn ambiguous problems into practical solutions, and influence long-term platform strategy in a security-aware environment.