Forward Deployed Software Engineer, Tactical Edge

True Talent Solutions Partners; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

True Talent Solutions Partners seeks a software engineer to join a small, customer-facing team deploying and supporting software in tactical edge environments. You will deliver reliable systems on compact hardware, including air-gapped settings.

Requirements include 2–5 years of software experience, Linux expertise, and a US security clearance. The role entails containerized apps with Kubernetes, frequent customer interaction, and travel about 25%.

Qualifications

• Two to five years of software engineering experience with hands-on integration of software with hardware
• Active US Security clearance at Secret or Top Secret level
• BS in Computer Science or equivalent with strong Linux systems experience
• Experience deploying and managing containerized applications with Kubernetes
• Proficiency in Python, Java, Bash, Go, or JavaScript
• Defense or systems integration background; familiarity with forward-deployed software platforms helps
• Based in or willing to relocate to the Washington, DC metro area, with availability to work in the office four days per week

Responsibilities

• Deploy containerized software on on-premises and edge hardware, including air-gapped systems
• Own end-to-end execution of high-stakes technical projects with minimal supervision
• Discuss technical architecture with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Debug network and systems issues, review monitoring/alerts, manage configurations and load balancing, orchestrate containers, and upgrades
• Provide operational and troubleshooting support to resolve issues quickly and minimize disruption
• Travel to customer locations, approximately 25% of the time

Skills

Python

Java

Bash

Go

JavaScript

Education

Computer science degree

Tools

Kubernetes

Job description

About the Role

Join a small, customer-facing engineering team that deploys and supports software in tactical edge environments. You will help deliver reliable systems on compact, resource-constrained hardware, including in settings with limited or no network access.

What You’ll Do

• Work directly with customers to deploy containerized software on on-premises and edge hardware, including air-gapped systems.

• Own end-to-end execution of high-stakes technical projects with minimal supervision.

• Discuss technical architecture with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Debug network and systems issues, review monitoring and alerts, manage configurations and load balancing, orchestrate containers, and conduct upgrades.

• Provide operational and troubleshooting support to resolve issues quickly and minimize disruption.

• Travel to customer locations, approximately 25% of the time.

What We’re Looking For

• Two to five years of software engineering experience, including hands-on integration of software with physical hardware in on-premises or edge environments.

• An active US Security clearance at the Secret or Top Secret level, and authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

• A computer science degree and strong Linux systems experience, including administration, networking, and on-premises infrastructure.

• Experience deploying and managing containerized applications with Kubernetes.

• Proficiency in one or more of Python, Java, Bash, Go, or JavaScript.

• Background in defense, systems integration, or a related technology environment; familiarity with forward-deployed software platforms is helpful.

• Based in or willing to relocate to the Washington, DC metro area, with availability to work in the office four days per week.

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary: $135,000 to $200,000 USD annually. Employer visa sponsorship is not available.

Location

Remote role with a primary location in Palo Alto, California. The position includes customer-site travel and an expectation of in-office work four days per week.