Forward Deployed Software Engineer

Jobot; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% covered health benefits

401(k)

Unlimited PTO

Learning stipends

Meaningful equity

Job summary

Jobot in Austin, Texas is seeking an experienced software engineer to develop and deploy tailored software solutions and data workflows for high-impact hardware testing customers.

You will collaborate with Sales and Operations, relay customer feedback to shape product direction, and participate in recruiting and onboarding to grow the team. Travel up to 25-50% to client sites is expected; backend experience (Java or other) and a CS degree are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in software development with autonomy.
• Strong analytical and creative problem-solving abilities.
• User-first perspective applying software to real-world engineering challenges.
• Willingness to travel 25-50% to customer sites and facilities.
• Experience building backend systems using Java or other backend languages.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy tailored software solutions, tools, and integrations with a focus on fast iteration.
• Design and maintain data workflows connecting client data systems with internal platforms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Sales/Operations) to support technical evaluations and pre-sales.
• Relay customer feedback to influence product direction and future features.
• Contribute to team growth by recruiting, interviewing, and onboarding engineers.

Skills

Software development

Analytical thinking

Independent work

User-focused software

Travel 25-50%

Backend systems (Java)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Job description

Job Details

Series B Startup | $500 Valuation | Revolutionizing Hardware Testing

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Caitlyn Hardy

Salary: $150,000 - $210,000 per year

A bit about us:

Join a fast-growing, well-funded Series B startup at the forefront of building the modern test stack for hardware engineering teams. Founded by MIT, SpaceX, Palantir, Anduril, NASA, and Harvard alumni and backed by top-tier investors like Founders Fund and General Catalyst. This company is revolutionizing how aerospace, autonomy, clean energy, and advanced manufacturing teams collect, validate, and act on real-time data.

Why join us:

• High-growth startup with long runway and serious backing
• Ownership and impact: Build features from scratch, influence the roadmap
• Deeply technical product serving cutting-edge industries
• Competitive salary + meaningful equity
• 100% covered health benefits, 401(k), unlimited PTO, learning stipends

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy tailored software solutions, tools, and integrations that address unique customer needs, with a strong focus on fast iteration and functional prototypes.
• Design and maintain robust data workflows that facilitate seamless connectivity between client data systems and our internal platforms, often operating in highly technical and unconventional environments.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams—including Sales and Operations to support technical evaluations, guide pre-sales discussions, and define the scope of customer-facing projects.
• Serve as a key voice of the customer by relaying technical feedback and user insights to influence product direction and shape future feature development.
• Contribute to team growth by participating in recruitment, conducting technical interviews, and helping onboard new engineering team members.

Job Requirements

• Proven experience in software development, particularly in environments that require adaptability and a high degree of autonomy.
• Strong analytical thinking and creative problem-solving skills, with the ability to work efficiently and independently.
• A user-first perspective with a clear enthusiasm for applying software to real-world, high-impact engineering challenges.
• Eagerness to be part of an early-stage team building tools that enhance the capabilities of advanced hardware systems and teams.
• Willingness to travel up to 25–50% to engage directly with customers at technical sites, such as aerospace test facilities or high-precision manufacturing environments.
• Experience building backend systems using Java or any other backend languages, tools, and frameworks
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science preferred

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