Field-Deployed Software Engineer: Mission-Centric

Strider; Tysons, South Jordan (VA, UT); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Flexible PTO

Wellness Reimbursement

US Holidays (Office Closed)

Paid Parental Leave

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Job summary

Strider Technologies seeks a mission-driven Forward Deployed Engineer to deliver cutting-edge technical solutions in dynamic, high-stakes environments. You will embed with customers, tailor the platform to mission needs, and serve as a trusted technical partner.

The role spans engineering execution and mission integration, requiring depth, situational awareness, and operational agility across government and commercial contexts.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• 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 prototype and deploy rapidly.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to operate in evolving mission contexts.
• Willingness to travel 30-70% of the time.
• Active Level 3 security clearance or eligibility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Architect, develop, and deploy mission-aligned software solutions in government and commercial environments.
• Collaborate with operators, analysts, and executives 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.

Skills

Full-stack dev

Python/Java

Distributed systems

AWS

APIs

Front-end frameworks

Problem solving

Communication skills

Adaptability

Travel 30-70%

Security clearance

Tools

N/A

Job description

Strider Technologies seeks a mission-driven Forward Deployed Engineer to deliver cutting-edge technical solutions in dynamic, high-stakes environments. You will embed with customers, tailor the platform to mission needs, and serve as a trusted technical partner.

The role spans engineering execution and mission integration, requiring depth, situational awareness, and operational agility across government and commercial contexts.