Forward Deployed Engineer (AI)

Location: Washington, DC area, hybrid, with regular customer-site work and up to 50% domestic and OCONUS travel

Salary: $150,000–$220,000 base salary annually, plus equity

Company

hirify.global develops software platforms that leverage LLMs and modern AI application techniques for mission-critical customer workflows.

What you will do

• Visit customer environments to configure, optimize, support, and customize hirify.global software.
• Write and maintain production-quality Python and TypeScript code within a small engineering team.
• Work directly with users to understand workflows, gather feedback, and translate insights into product requirements.
• Debug and improve system reliability, performance, and usability based on real-world usage.
• Build technical demonstrations and collaborate on features with a direct connection between customer needs and shipped capabilities.
• Automate manual processes and contribute to company strategy, culture, and evolving responsibilities.

Requirements

• Active DoD Secret clearance or higher required at the time of hire.
• US citizenship required; green card holders cannot be considered and visa sponsorship is not available.
• At least 2 years of professional software engineering or forward deployed engineering experience.
• Proficiency in Python and TypeScript.
• Experience working directly with end users or customers in a technical capacity.
• Experience with LLMs and modern AI application techniques, plus strong communication skills and comfort working autonomously in ambiguous environments.

Nice to have

• Active TS or TS/SCI clearance.
• Experience in defense, intelligence, or national security environments.
• Early-stage startup experience.
• Background in system design or full-stack development.
• Existing relationships with DoD or civil agency stakeholders.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work in the Washington, DC area with regular customer-site presence.
• Opportunity to have direct impact on mission-critical workflows.
• Access to state-of-the-art technology and novel customer problems.
• Opportunity to shape the role, culture, processes, and product direction as an early team member.
• Competitive salary, equity upside, and annual merit refreshes based on impact.