Coding & Software Engineering

Forward Deployed Engineer, U.S. Government

Full-timeRemote$40 - $60/hour

About this role

We’re hiring an MTS to work on applied AI systems across research and production. This role spans model experimentation, infrastructure, and deployment in high-assurance, mission-critical environments, including forward-deployed work with strategic partners to ensure mission success. The national pay range for this full-time position is base salary of $150,000 –$250,000.

Requirements

  • Able to operate independently in ambiguous, partner-facing settings with technical and operational ownership.
  • Strong Python engineer with end-to-end ownership experience.
  • Experience with LLMs and creating agentic systems.
  • Built or maintained data pipelines / ML infrastructure.
  • Familiar with RL workflows or simulation environments.
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