Cleared Forward Deployed Engineer

Join to apply for the Cleared Forward Deployed Engineer role at Vannevar Labs Vannevar is a defense technology company building AI to deter our adversaries. In the 21st century, conflict moves at algorithmic speed and foresight equals firepower. Our agentic AI models adversary behavior, simulates campaigns, and recommends the best course of action to decision makers. Our AI systems are trusted in the industry and actively used on the front lines to keep the peace and save lives. Exceptional technology starts with exceptional people. Vannevar is a small, agile team blending world‑class engineers with veteran strategists who bring defense and tradecraft expertise. We’re building a company defined by mission impact, user empathy, and disciplined growth. In just three years, we grew significantly in ARR and achieved profitability, proving disruption doesn’t require ego and staying power doesn’t mean standing still. About The Role Our Mission teams operate like small startups within the Vannevar umbrella. As a Forward Deployed Engineer, you will be the field CTO for the Mission team and customer relationship. You will work on a cross‑functional team directly supporting members of our national security. You’ll own the architecture, development, and deployment of software solutions that support specific customer missions. Your job includes meetings with customers who serve on the front lines of strategic competition to scoping and implementing software. You will work closely with other engineers, product designers, and former military officers to deliver game changing capabilities to those who serve our nation. What you'll do Engineer and own the software solutions that are deployed to customers Build software that helps users unlock value within our data holdings: large scale text, multimedia, and geospatial datasets spanning over 46 different languages Write code to improve products and scale our capabilities to more customers and use cases Collaborate across interdisciplinary teams to plan, build, and deliver complex software features Travel up to 20% of the time to meet with mission owners and deliver capabilities Qualifications 5+ years as a Full Stack Developer including familiarity with relational databases (like Postgres), caching technologies (like Redis), object stores (like S3), and front‑end frameworks (like React) Experience developing and deploying software compliant with DoD RMF Experience interfacing with government owned IT systems (e.g., data platforms, IdAM providers, SIEM, CDSs, etc) Experience working with government IT and program offices to scope technical requirements, architecture, and integrations Experience working with end users to scope mission requirements, conduct user testing, and gain product feedback Excellent communication and teamwork skills Must hold an active U.S. TS Security clearance with SCI Eligibility What We Offer The salary range for this position is $135,000–$205,000 + equity + 401K match. Within the range, individual pay is determined by experience, relevant education, and/or training. We’re proud to offer competitive benefits that support our employees. Highlights include: Health, dental, and vision insurance 100% remote first culture. You can work from anywhere in the US and full‑time employees have WeWork access Unlimited PTO including competitive vacation and holiday schedules Lifestyle stipends – monthly mental health, wellness & fitness stipend, in‑home office setup stipend and family planning assistance Salary top‑up during military reserve duty Fully paid parental leave Child and pet care reimbursement during travel Vannevar Labs is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply, even if you don’t feel like you’re a perfect fit. If you’re passionate about contributing to our mission, we’d love to hear from you! Important notice We are committed to protecting the privacy of all applicants. Official emails from the company will come from an @ domain. Do not share passwords, financial information, or other sensitive data with anyone claiming to be from our company. Be vigilant for potential scams. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Engineering and Information Technology Industries Defense and Space Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-10-01