Forward-Deployed Software Engineer — Hybrid, Equity

Cyrad Solutions LLC; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Equity

Job summary

Cyrad Solutions LLC in Arlington, VA is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer to support U.S. government programs. The role blends software development, deployment, and direct customer engagement, with ownership from requirements through fielded solutions.

This hands-on role offers autonomy in a fast-paced environment, with frequent collaboration with government customers to translate complex needs into working capabilities. Travel and security clearance are integral to the position.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of software engineering or hands-on technical experience.
• Strong programming and software engineering fundamentals.
• Broad technical range across software, systems, infrastructure, and debugging.
• Demonstrated ability to pick up unfamiliar technologies quickly and solve loosely defined problems.
• Strong communication skills and comfort working face-to-face with customers.
• High ownership, sound technical judgment, and resourcefulness.
• Ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance (required).
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Own technical projects end-to-end, from initial requirements through deployment and sustained support.
• Build production-quality software, integrations, and internal tooling.
• Work directly with government customers to understand complex technical requirements and turn them into working solutions.
• Prototype and test new capabilities in real-world operational environments.
• Troubleshoot hard software, systems, and infrastructure problems under time pressure.
• Partner closely with product and engineering teams to improve the platform based on field experience.
• Operate independently where requirements are ambiguous or changing.

Skills

Software engineering

Programming fundamentals

Systems & infrastructure

Top Secret clearance

Travel readiness

Job description

Cyrad Solutions LLC in Arlington, VA is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer to support U.S. government programs. The role blends software development, deployment, and direct customer engagement, with ownership from requirements through fielded solutions.

This hands-on role offers autonomy in a fast-paced environment, with frequent collaboration with government customers to translate complex needs into working capabilities. Travel and security clearance are integral to the position.