Forward Deployed Software Engineer

Jobot; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Health benefits

401(k)

Unlimited PTO

Learning stipends

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an engineer to develop and deploy tailored software solutions for hardware-focused customers in a fast-growing startup. You will build data workflows, connect client systems, and collaborate with Sales and Operations to shape customer projects.

The role emphasizes autonomy, strong problem solving, and a user-centric approach to real-world engineering challenges, with travel up to 50% to client sites.

Qualifications

• Experience in software development in dynamic environments.
• Strong problem-solving and the ability to work independently.
• User-first mindset applying software to high-impact engineering problems.
• Willingness to travel 25–50% to customer sites.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy tailored software solutions, tools, and integrations addressing customer needs with rapid iteration and prototypes.
• Design and maintain data workflows connecting client data systems to internal platforms in technical environments.
• Collaborate with Sales and Operations to support evaluations, guide pre-sales discussions, and define project scope.
• Relay customer feedback and insights to influence product direction and future features.
• Contribute to team growth by participating in recruitment, conducting technical interviews, and onboarding engineers.

Skills

Backend development (Java)

Analytical thinking

Independent work

Customer-focused

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Java

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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