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Forward Deployed Engineer

Stem IT
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 4/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/15/2026

Venture backed defense tech firm, in the threat detection software space, is looking to bring on several Forward Deployed Engineers to work on-site in Washington, DC. They are looking for engineers with experience in either LLM implementation, infrastructure engineering, or software development. Based off your background, they will slot you into a role that will set you and their customers up for success. This is an excellent opportunity to work for a fast growing startup, alongside topnotch engineering talent, that's driving innovation and redefining the industry.


Preferred:

- Background delivering AI/ML solutions and deploying into production (RAG, LLM's, Langchain, etc)

- Strong experience with Full stack development in Typescript or Python

-Experience implementing and scaling Kubernetes for customers environments

- Ability to obtain US Security clearance

- Previous experience in a client/customer- facing position collaborating with field engineers and stakeholders to translate mission requirements into deliverable solutions

- BS in Computer Science or related degree


Desired:

- Experienced with distributed AWS services: ECS, Lambda, EventBridge, CloudMap, etc.

- Background working for Applied AI Startup

- Active Secret clearance or above

Package:

-Up to 220k base salary

-Substantial Equity

-Competitive Healthcare options

-Robust PTO

-Many more

Salary : $150,000 - $220,000

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