Swarm Aero - Forward Deployed Engineer (Remote)

Role overview Deploy and support command-and-control software directly with military and government customers in operational settings. This is a hands-on engineering role that combines production coding, systems troubleshooting, customer requirements gathering, and field work; it includes substantial domestic and international travel.

Responsibilities - Deploy and integrate software on site with military operators. - Troubleshoot systems in the field and develop rapid fixes, including shipping code on tight timelines. - Gather requirements from operators and communicate field findings to the core engineering team. - Support drone operators and, depending on the mission, work around air, water, or land assets. - Operate independently in ambiguous environments that may require working across software, hardware, and technician tasks.

Requirements - 5–7 years of experience in full-stack software engineering, forward-deployed engineering, or a related combination. - U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status. - Ability to travel domestically and internationally for approximately 50–75% of the role.

Nice to have - Experience with some of the listed technologies: Go, React, Python, C/C++, Java, Linux, Docker, Kubernetes, or CI/CD.

Benefits and work setup - U.S.-based remote position, with San Francisco listed as a location. - Compensation listed at $180,000–$240,000, plus equity.