Forward Deployment Engineer Jobs in Silver Spring, MD

Title: Forward Deployment Location: Washington, DC Clearance: Active Secret clearance Type: Direct Hire
Contact: Successful Software Developer demonstrate competency in integrating advanced technologies into existing business processes, building new functionality, ensuring successful software deployments, and working closely with customers. This role requires a combination of technical skills, strong communication, and the ability to quickly turn ideas into production-caliber code. This role will work as part of the Sales Engineering team and engage directly with customers on-site, in a hybrid format, or remotely, as required by each customer, including the potential for occasional short-term travel to customer locations across the United States. This position requires an active Secret clearance. RESPONSIBILITIES
Providing direct support to the multiple customers, this Forward Deployed Engineer will:
• Work closely with customers to integrate the LIGER GenAI platform into their existing business processes.
• Build new functionalities and enhancements within the LIGER platform to meet specific customer needs.
• Ensure successful deployment and initial configuration of the LIGER platform, supporting customers for 60-180 days post-sale before transitioning the deployment to a long-term project team.
• Engage directly with customers in various formats, including in-person, hybrid, or remote work as required by the customer.
• Conduct proof-of-concept demonstrations to showcase LIGER’s capabilities and its value to potential and existing customers.
• Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the LIGER platform’s capabilities and limitations to guide solution development.
• Provide technical consulting, guidance, and support throughout the integration and deployment phases.
• Rapidly build new features into or around LIGER’s core platform to meet customer-specific needs and feedback. Work closely with the core product team to integrate new features into the product.
• Document and communicate customer requirements and feedback to ensure continuous improvement and alignment with customer priorities.
• Assist in troubleshooting and resolving deployment issues, providing timely and effective solutions.
• Travel occasionally to customer locations within the United States for direct engagements and support.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams, including product management, engineering, and support, to deliver seamless solutions to customers. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Active Secret clearance
• Advanced proficiency in Python.
• Extensive experience with PostgreSQL.
• Hands-on experience with LLMs, NLP, and related AI technologies solving real problems
• Proven experience working with the MEAN Stack and full-stack development in TypeScript.
• Experience with Angular and developing web applications.
• Strong knowledge of containerization technologies (e.g. Docker) and CI/CD pipelines, specifically with GitLab.
• Familiarity with cloud computing deployment models, especially AWS GovCloud and/or working within a DoD or federal environment.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate software solutions with existing business processes, including the ability to interact effectively with APIs.
• Knowledge of software development, lifecycle, and security principles.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with multiple stakeholders, including senior executives from government and industry.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment and prioritize effectively.
• Willingness and availability for occasional travel based on project requirements. DESIRED SKILLS
• TOP SECRET clearance preferred.
• Proven ability to work quickly and independently as part of a small team of engineers to deliver high-quality, tailored solutions.
• Experience in sales engineering within the federal government sector, with a deep understanding of federal customers' unique challenges and requirements.
• Expertise in developing strategic relationships with key stakeholders and fostering long-term customer partnerships.
• Ability to clearly communicate the value and benefits of technical solutions to non-technical audiences.
• Ability to provide strategic input on product enhancements and development based on market trends and customer feedback.
• Familiarity with DoD Cybersecurity requirements and vulnerability management concepts.
• Experience with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines and utilizing tools such as GitLab.
• Familiarity with container orchestration engines such as Kubernetes (e.g., EKS, AKS, GKE, Kops, OpenShift).
• Proficiency with MCP Server and experience building MCP tools.
• Hands-on experience in containerizing applications.
• Strong background in Unix/Linux operating systems.
• High energy, enthusiasm, and the ability to effectively interact with senior executives from both government and industry.
• Experience with leadership management and providing issue resolution and expert guidance to teams.
• Knowledge of AWS products and capabilities, with specific experience in GovCloud environments.