Forward-Deployed Software Engineer - Real-Time Hardware Testing

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

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.