Forward Deployed Engineer

Quindar

. Configure and deploy software in customer environments, ensuring reliability and performance across complex workflows .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $155,000 - $175,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in software engineering with a focus on customer-facing roles, leveraging proficiency in Python and AI tools to build and deploy production software. Strong ability to communicate effectively, adapt in fast-changing environments, and maintain technical relationships with customers.

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Proficiency In PythonExperience With AI ToolsCloud Platform ExperienceActive US Security Clearance (TS/SCI)Experience With Docker And Kubernetes

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Hard Skills

Software EngineeringProduction Software DeploymentBackend API TroubleshootingFrontend System DevelopmentDatabase ManagementCloud Infrastructure ManagementPrototypingIntegration DevelopmentDocumentation MaintenanceFull Stack Development

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsStrong Product SenseAdaptabilityCuriosity

Tools & Technologies

AWSAzureGoogle CloudCursorAmpChatGPTDockerKubernetes

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree In Computer ScienceITAR Eligibility

Industry Keywords

Mission-Critical EnvironmentsCustomer-Facing RolesTechnical RelationshipsField InsightsRoadmap Priorities

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudDockerKubernetesPythonTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Configure and deploy software in customer environments, ensuring reliability and performance across complex workflows
Troubleshoot issues across backend APIs, cloud infrastructure, databases, and frontend systems
Travel to customer sites and embed with operations teams
Build trusted technical relationships with customers
Prototype products and iterate quickly using live customer data and direct feedback
Represent the customer in product discussions and translate field insights into roadmap priorities, solutions, and integrations
Partner with Product and Engineering to turn successful prototypes into production code
Develop playbooks for repeatable integrations
Maintain clear documentation and training resources
Work across the full stack, from infrastructure to frontend, using AI to ship faster and shape products

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Aerospace, Engineering, or a related field
3+ years of experience in software engineering, focused on customer-facing roles
Proven track record building, deploying, or supporting production software in mission-critical environments
Proficiency in Python
Experience building software with AI tools such as Cursor, Amp, and ChatGPT
Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
Experience with databases and containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong product sense and ability to question requirements, spot patterns, and solve user problems
Bias toward action and comfort shipping prototypes quickly and iterating
Adaptability and curiosity in ambiguous, fast-changing environments
Active US Security Clearance (TS/SCI) required
ITAR eligibility: U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Offers Equity
Unlimited PTO, with 15 days off required
Most US federal government holidays
Quarterly health & wellness benefits
Comprehensive health insurance for employees and family, with 100% employee coverage
4% 401(k) matching
Annual company offsite
Opportunity to work in a cutting-edge industry with direct impact on customers’ space missions