Forward Deployed Engineer

Rivet Industries; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Equity opportunities

Job summary

Rivet Industries is looking for a Forward Deployed Engineer to lead the deployment of customer systems in San Jose, CA. This role involves collaborating directly with customers to diagnose and solve significant problems, designing mission-critical systems that enhance operational effectiveness.

Ideal candidates will have over 3 years of experience in developing integrated technology solutions, a strong understanding of the software development lifecycle, and be prepared to travel frequently. The position offers a competitive annual salary ranging from $165,000 to $220,000, plus benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years developing complex integrated technology solutions onsite.
• Professional experience with frontline teams and operations.
• Ability to travel 35–50% and be embedded with teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy high-impact solutions for frontline personnel.
• Collaborate with customer stakeholders to achieve practical outcomes.
• Drive the roadmap based on real-world learning and needs.

Skills

Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)

DevOps tooling

Integrated technology solutions

Android-based system configuration

Job description

Rivet is an American company building integrated task systems — fusing hardened hardware with software, sensors, AI, and networking — for industrial workforces and defense personnel. We create capabilities that multiply the effectiveness of every individual and withstand the world’s toughest environments.

We serve the people who build, operate, maintain, and defend our way of life. From technicians and engineers to first responders and service members, they embody the hard work, ingenuity, and meritocratic values that drive Western prosperity. Yet too often they are forced to rely on outdated tools that fail under modern pressures. Rivet exists to reset that priority.

Work Authorization Requirement

Due to the nature of our business and compliance with federal regulations, all candidates must be a “U.S. Person”. Upon hire, you will be required to provide documentation verifying your status as a U.S. Citizen, a lawful permanent resident, or a protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Role

Forward Deployed Engineer

Location

San Jose, CA

Compensation

$165,000 – $220,000 per year + benefits. Compensation may vary within the posted range based on relevant experience, skills, education, and other job‑related factors. In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for equity and other forms of compensation.

Role Description

The Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) at Rivet leads the development and deployment of customer systems. Embedded with end users, the FDE creates value where hardware, application software, enterprise architectures, and data integrations meet. This is where functional fielded performance is made real, delivery conditions are urgent, and ambiguity requires rapid, high‑judgement decisions.

As an FDE, you will work directly with customers to quickly understand their most significant problems. You will design and implement high‑impact, mission‑critical systems for frontline operators and their organizations.

Success in this role requires a commitment to meet customer-specific benchmarks and standards while introducing breakthrough capabilities. At Rivet, you will put state‑of‑the‑art frontline technologies in the hands of people doing the world’s toughest jobs.

Responsibilities

• Develop, debug, document, and deploy high‑impact solutions for frontline personnel
• Iterate with customer stakeholders to achieve outcomes shaped by today’s practical technology constraints while anticipating new roadmap innovations
• Be a trusted customer advocate and voice for Rivet’s core engineering priorities
• Drive our roadmap from the point of need – conceive new system enhancements, products, and offerings through real‑world learning

Role Requirements

• 3+ years developing complex integrated technology solutions onsite in close collaboration with customers
• Experience with software development lifecycle (SDLC) and implementation, Android‑based system configuration, and DevOps tooling
• Professional experience with frontline teams, assets, hardware, software, and/or operations
• Background of collaborative work in startup environments, new product development, and/or advanced projects
• Ability to travel 35–50% and be embedded with the team in office or at customer sites
• U.S. citizenship required; active U.S. Security Clearance or ability to obtain one

Equal Opportunity Employer

Rivet is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable law. Certain roles may require U.S. Person status, security clearance eligibility, or other requirements imposed by law or government contract.

Eligible employees also receive a competitive benefits package, including unlimited PTO.