Remote Forward-Deployed Software Engineer (TS/SCI)

Spectrum Search; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum Search is seeking a Forward Deployed Software Engineer to own the delivery of mission-critical software into US government environments. This role combines hands-on engineering with direct customer engagement, owning architectural decisions and deployment strategies within complex DoD/government IT ecosystems.

You will work closely with operators and analysts to translate requirements into practical solutions, lead pilots and proofs of concept, and ship production-grade Python backend

Qualifications

• Active US Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• US citizenship required for clearance.
• Experience delivering production software for US government/DoD environments.
• Willingness to travel domestically to customer sites and classified operational sites.

Responsibilities

• Own software delivery from requirements gathering through deployment and sustainment.
• Collaborate with operators, analysts, and government teams to translate needs into technical requirements.
• Scope and build pilots and proofs of concept to demonstrate value.
• Write production-quality backend code (Python preferred).
• Develop solutions involving text, multimedia and geospatial data.
• Navigate government infrastructure, security controls and deployment constraints.
• Conduct user testing and incorporate feedback to improve deployed software.
• Coordinate with product, design and platform teams to resolve technical challenges.

Skills

Software engineering

Backend development

Full-stack understanding

Technical communication

Production software

Tools

Python

React

PostgreSQL

Redis

AWS S3

Job description

Spectrum Search is seeking a Forward Deployed Software Engineer to own the delivery of mission-critical software into US government environments. This role combines hands-on engineering with direct customer engagement, owning architectural decisions and deployment strategies within complex DoD/government IT ecosystems.

You will work closely with operators and analysts to translate requirements into practical solutions, lead pilots and proofs of concept, and ship production-grade Python backend