Forward Deployed Software Engineer (AI)

TL;DR

Forward Deployed Software Engineer (AI): Building and deploying AI applications for U.S. government agencies with an accent on backend systems and data integrations. Focus on owning delivery from prototype to production and maximizing mission impact in high-stakes public sector environments.

Location: Hybrid. Must be based in or be able to relocate to Austin, TX; Honolulu, HI; St. Louis, MO; or Washington, DC.

Salary: $138,000 - $292,560 USD

Company

hirify.global develops reliable AI systems and high-quality data technologies to power the world's leading models for enterprises and governments.

What you will do

• Embed with government customers to understand their mission and turn requirements into working software.
• Own end-to-end delivery from prototype to stable production at customer sites.
• Build robust backend systems and data integrations connecting customer environments to the hirify.global platform.
• Partner with product and engineering teams to feed field signals back into the product roadmap.
• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for customer stakeholders.

Requirements

• 5+ years of software engineering experience, preferably in customer-facing or government contexts.
• Strong production coding skills in Python and TypeScript.
• Proficiency with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), containers, Linux, and networking fundamentals.
• Active TS/SCI clearance, or eligibility to obtain one.
• Must be based in the US and available for significant on-site travel (25-50%).

Nice to have

• Experience building or deploying systems powered by LLMs or generative models.
• Familiarity with Node, React, Kubernetes, Docker, and Terraform.
• Data engineering background covering ETL pipelines, data modeling, and data governance.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement benefits and generous PTO.
• Learning and development stipend.
• Commuter stipend for eligible roles.
• Equity-based compensation grants.