Forward Deployed Software Engineer - Austin

Job OverviewWe are on the lookout for a detail-oriented and mission-centric Operations Specialist to bolster our Forward Deployed Engineering (FDE) team. This pivotal role marries operational excellence with program-level project management, ensuring that each FDE initiative, from field demonstrations to internal development sprints and customer deployments, is executed with the utmost precision and clarity.Your role will empower our engineers to concentrate on impactful technical work by managing logistics, tracking requirements, and overseeing project schedules and budgets through effective cross-functional collaboration. You will take on both tactical and strategic responsibilities, acting as a key partner to the FDE Manager in a chief of staff and project manager capacity.

Role Overview Runetech is looking for a Forward Deployed Engineer in Austin, TX. This role focuses on bringing Runetech’s solutions to client sites and making sure they work smoothly in real-world settings. Success in this position depends on strong collaboration with teams across disciplines and a knack for understanding how clients operate. What You Will Do Deploy Runetech technology directly to client environments Work side by side with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and solve problems Integrate Runetech products into client workflows, adapting as needed for each situation Tackle technical challenges that come up during deployment and integration Who Thrives Here Engineers who enjoy solving complex problems on site People who care about delivering strong results for clients Those comfortable working closely with both technical and non-technical teams

Forward Deployed EngineerLocation: Austin, TX (On-site, with up to 50% travel)Clearance Requirement: U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain a security clearanceAbout NODANODA is a veteran-owned, venture-backed technology firm revolutionizing the collaboration of unmanned systems in complex, mission-critical scenarios. Our cutting-edge solutions facilitate the autonomous orchestration of diverse unmanned systems across air, sea, land, and space, with essential applications in defense, intelligence, and commercial sectors.As a Forward Deployed Engineer, you will act as a crucial liaison between our orchestration platform and real-world deployment settings, crafting software integrations that ensure seamless collaboration among various autonomous systems.Joining NODA offers the opportunity to work on impactful technology that expands the frontiers of autonomy, alongside a team dedicated to innovation, rapid iteration, and collaboration.The RoleWe seek a Forward Deployed Engineer to spearhead the software integration and deployment of our multi-domain autonomous orchestration platform in collaboration with customers and partners. This position centers on developing the adapters, interfaces, and integration layers necessary to connect our orchestration engine to a variety of autonomous vehicles, sensors, and third-party systems in operational landscapes.You will engage at the intersection of our core platform and customer/partner ecosystems, converting high-level orchestration tasks into platform-specific commands, integrating environmental data into our world model, and deploying our software in complex, constrained network conditions. This role is software-centric, requiring strong full-stack engineering capabilities, systems integration know-how, and the ability to work independently within customer and partner facilities.While a significant portion of your time will be dedicated to deployment and integration tasks, you will also play a strategic role in enhancing our core platform, contributing to shared libraries, reusable integration components, and deployment tools that expedite future integrations. You will serve as a direct conduit between customer requirements and platform development, relaying product needs back to our core engineering teams.Key ResponsibilitiesSoftware Integration & DeploymentCreate adapters and translation layers that interface our orchestration platform with various autonomous vehicle control protocols and APIs (MAVLink, custom vehicle APIs, etc.)Design interfaces for new sensors and payloads.

Important Notice This Senior Forward Deployed AI Engineer position at webAI is a direct, full-time role, not tied to specific project funding. Role Overview webAI seeks a Senior Forward Deployed AI Engineer to support Public Sector initiatives focused on building and improving AI systems for secure, distributed environments. This position blends machine learning, systems engineering, and deployment work, helping move AI research into real-world use. Core work includes transforming prototype models into scalable, reliable production systems that perform well on a range of hardware, from government cloud platforms to edge devices, even in restricted or offline scenarios. Candidates based in Austin, TX or the Washington, D.C./Northern Virginia area are preferred. Fully remote work may be possible in some cases, but those outside Austin could need to travel to headquarters occasionally. Travel up to 25% may be required, including on-site visits for deployment, troubleshooting, and integrating the platform at customer locations. Key Responsibilities Work directly with clients to define, implement, and support AI solutions in production environments. Design, build, and deploy intelligent workflows that enable multi-step reasoning, tool use, and decision-making within production systems. Debug and improve data pipelines and AI systems operating on client networks. Translate complex or ambiguous client needs into clear technical solutions. Contribute across the stack, from running model inference on consumer hardware to automating infrastructure. Review hardware schematics and logs to identify performance bottlenecks and suggest improvements. Serve as a technical advisor to enterprise clients, acting as the external face of the engineering team. Share feedback and insights with internal teams to help refine and improve products.

Forward Deployed Engineer (Delta) About Acrisure Acrisure stands as a pioneering force in the global fintech landscape, providing tailored solutions that empower businesses and individuals to achieve remarkable growth and impact. Our approach seamlessly integrates advanced technology with expert human support, enabling us to offer customized insurance, reinsurance, payroll, benefits, cybersecurity, mortgage services, and much more. Over the past twelve years, Acrisure has transformed from a $38 million revenue company to nearly $5 billion, employing over 19,000 talented individuals across more than 20 countries. Our entrepreneurial culture fosters leadership, accountability, and collaboration, empowering our teams to tackle significant challenges and excel in their endeavors. Role Summary & Mission The Forward Deployed (Delta) Engineer serves as a key architect within the Palantir Center of Excellence, driving active development, ensuring quality delivery, and adhering to technical standards. While the FD Partner focuses on outcomes, the FD Delta prioritizes the quality and speed of deliverables. Collaborating within dynamic teams, FD Deltas convert use case requirements into robust Palantir solutions on Foundry and AIP, ensuring rapid delivery without compromising engineering rigor for sustainable results. This role suits a hands-on, technically proficient engineer eager to work at the intersection of intricate business domains and state-of-the-art data platform development. FD Deltas are recognized as the leading technical experts within their teams, expected to uphold CoE standards while exploring the full potential of Palantir's toolset. Travel Requirement: This is a Forward Deployed position, requiring travel between 10-30% of the time (approximately 2-6 nights per month), with variability in travel frequency.

Forward Deployed Engineer (Echo)About AcrisureAcrisure stands as a prominent global fintech leader committed to empowering forward-thinking businesses and individuals with bespoke solutions that foster growth and create a lasting impact. By merging innovative technology with expert human support, we provide tailored services in insurance, reinsurance, payroll, benefits, cybersecurity, mortgage services, and more.In just over a decade, Acrisure has skyrocketed from $38 million in revenue to nearly $5 billion, employing over 19,000 colleagues across more than 20 countries. Our foundation is built upon an entrepreneurial spirit, emphasizing leadership, accountability, and collaboration — empowering our teams to tackle significant challenges and operate at their highest potential. Role Overview & MissionThe Forward Deployed Engineer (Echo) serves as the sustainability engine within the Palantir Center of Excellence. While FD Delta focuses on building solutions and FD Partner drives value, FD Echo ensures that what has been constructed continues to operate effectively — at scale, consistently, and with increasing business integration over time. This role takes charge of solutions during productionalization and is vital in preventing capability atrophy, which refers to the gradual decline in value when solutions are not maintained, improved, or integrated into business operations.The FD Echo position is distinct and crucial, blending technical expertise with operational and enablement competencies. It is ideally suited for engineers motivated by the challenge of creating enduring solutions, rather than merely functional ones.This is a Forward Deployed role, requiring travel between 10-30% (approximately 2-6 nights per month) on average, with fluctuations depending on project needs. Key ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with FD Delta on productionalized solutions, assuming responsibility for sustainability, ongoing performance, and business uptake.Design and update Productization & Lifecycle Management plans for all solutions under your purview — encompassing versioning, dependency management, and sunset criteria.Utilize Palantir Foundry observability tools and AIP Observability to monitor solution health metrics; proactively identify degradation signals and initiate tuning cycles as needed.Work closely with business unit teams to promote user adoption, build user confidence, and uncover expansion opportunities within productionalized capabilities.Create and curate enablement materials — including documentation, training guides, and reusable templates — to gradually lessen reliance on CoE engineering resources.Support the Recurring Value Realization process for assigned use cases.

Join Our Team as a Forward Deployed Partner in Austin, TX!About AcrisureAcrisure stands at the forefront of global fintech, providing innovative solutions that empower businesses and individuals to achieve significant growth. We leverage state-of-the-art technology alongside expert human support to offer customized services including insurance, reinsurance, payroll, benefits, cybersecurity, mortgage services, and more.In just over a decade, Acrisure has transformed from a $38 million revenue company to a powerhouse generating nearly $5 billion in revenue, with a team of over 19,000 professionals across more than 20 countries. Our entrepreneurial spirit drives us to prioritize leadership, accountability, and collaboration, enabling our teams to tackle complex challenges effectively.Role OverviewThe Forward Deployed Partner is a pivotal role within the Palantir Center of Excellence, designed for those who thrive at the intersection of technology and business strategy. This is not merely a relationship management position; instead, it demands a senior, technically adept practitioner who excels in both building solutions in Palantir Foundry and AIP as well as delivering strategic recommendations to executive stakeholders. You will be instrumental in managing business relationships, defining value agendas, and actively contributing to solution delivery.As a Forward Deployed Partner, you will lead development teams, tackle complex use cases, and be accountable for adoption and ROI across your assigned portfolio. Your ability to articulate technical concepts to senior executives, alongside hands-on proficiency in Foundry and AIP, will be crucial for your success. You will directly oversee FD Delta and FD Echo engineers, ensuring effective delivery and problem resolution.Travel RequirementsThis role requires travel, averaging between 10-30% (approximately 2-6 nights per month), with fluctuations based on project needs.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and enhance solutions in Palantir Foundry and AIP, focusing on data pipelines, Ontology modeling, Workshop applications, and AIP agent workflows, particularly for strategic and prototype use cases.Facilitate technical design sessions and architecture discussions within your team, acting as the senior technical authority for FD Delta engineers.Maintain hands-on expertise in Foundry (Pipeline Builder, Code Repositories, Ontology, Workshop, OSDK) and AIP (Agent Studio, Logic, Evals) to troubleshoot delivery issues and ensure high-quality outputs.

Who is SonarSource?At SonarSource, we are dedicated to enhancing code quality and security while boosting developer productivity through innovative AI solutions. Our platform examines all code—whether it's authored by your internal team, generated by AI, or supplied by third parties—ensuring the creation of secure, reliable, and maintainable applications. With roots in the open source community, SonarSource supports over 30 programming languages, frameworks, and infrastructure technologies. Over 7 million developers and 400,000 organizations globally, including prominent names like the DoD, Microsoft, NASA, MasterCard, Siemens, and T-Mobile, trust our solutions.We pride ourselves on building exceptional products backed by a strong internal culture. Our team is deeply committed and passionate about our mission, our users, and each other. We uphold high standards, holding ourselves accountable for positivity, dedication, thoughtfulness, empathy, and daily passion.Our decision-making is deliberate and clear, yet we operate with a sense of urgency and agility.As a unified team, we strive for effectiveness and operational efficiency in achieving our goals.At SonarSource, CODE is not just an acronym — it embodies our operational ethos.Why You Should Join Us:We are a vibrant team of talented professionals determined to empower developers to create better software more efficiently. Our solutions continuously enhance code quality and security, alleviating developer burdens, allowing them to focus on their passions. We address root causes rather than just symptoms, ensuring high-quality output across all types of code.Our dynamic culture spans the globe with offices in the USA, Switzerland, the UK, Singapore, and Germany. We foster an environment where every team member feels proud of their work, energized by their colleagues, and excited to contribute to a mission that truly matters: supercharging developers.Your Impact:As a key technical architect, you will guide our strategic enterprise clients and partners in implementing and deploying our machine learning solutions. As one of the pioneering Forward Deployed ML Engineers, you will play a crucial role in shaping our ML offerings for organizations focused on quality, security, and operational excellence.

About Ditto Ditto builds technology for data mobility at the edge, helping developers create real-time applications that keep working even when networks are unreliable or disconnected. Our peer-to-peer sync engine keeps devices in sync and data accurate, whether in a stadium, on an airplane, or at a remote military site. With over $145 million in funding, Ditto is trusted by organizations like Chick-fil-A, Delta Airlines, and the U.S. military. Our technology supports critical operations in aviation, retail, travel, hospitality, and defense. As a growing startup with a global team, Ditto values diversity and inclusion to solve complex connectivity problems worldwide. Role Overview: Senior Software Engineer, Forward Deployed Engineering This role is remote and open to candidates in Atlanta, Austin, San Francisco, or Seattle. Forward Deployed Engineers (FDEs) at Ditto work directly with major customers to implement our technology in the field. FDEs help users solve complex, real-world problems by integrating Ditto’s software into their operational environments. This hands-on work accelerates how quickly customers see value from our products. FDEs also act as a bridge between users and Ditto’s product engineering team, sharing technical feedback and feature requests based on firsthand experience. The role suits engineers who enjoy tackling tough problems, adapting quickly, and staying calm under pressure. What You Will Do Integrate with Military Avionics Data Buses: Lead on-site integration of Ditto’s solutions with airborne and ground platforms by building data ingestion and translation layers for MIL-STD-1553 and ARINC 429 avionics buses. Implement Tactical Datalink Interfaces: Design and deploy software interfaces to interpret, convert, and manage messages from tactical datalinks, including Link 16 and Situational Awareness Data Link (SADL), supporting reliable machine-to-machine communication in demanding settings. Enable Cursor-on-Target (CoT) Data Flows: Build and maintain CoT event pipelines that move platform sensor data into the C5ISR ecosystem, ensuring timely and relevant data delivery. Real-Time Problem Solving: Serve as the main technical support in the field, quickly diagnosing and resolving software, protocol, and integration issues as they arise.

About Ditto Ditto builds technology that keeps data connected at the edge, no matter the network conditions. Our peer-to-peer synchronization engine helps developers create real-time applications that work reliably, even in stadiums, airplanes, or remote military bases where internet access is limited or unavailable. With over $145 million in funding and partnerships with organizations like Chick-fil-A, Delta Airlines, and the U.S. military, Ditto supports mission-critical operations in aviation, retail, travel, hospitality, and defense. As a fast-growing startup, we value a diverse and inclusive team to help solve complex connectivity challenges worldwide. Role Overview Ditto is looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to lead our Forward Deployed Engineers (FDE) team, focusing on public sector clients. This is a customer-facing leadership role that blends technical depth with enterprise project delivery. The FDE team works closely with key customers, tackling integration challenges, building proof-of-concepts, supporting adoption, and channeling customer needs back to Ditto’s product and engineering groups. The manager will mentor engineers and act as a technical partner, helping Ditto deliver strong results in complex public sector environments. What You Will Do Lead, develop, and retain a team of Forward Deployed Engineers supporting enterprise and public sector customers. Set high standards for technical quality and customer engagement within the FDE team. Work closely with Sales, Customer Success, and Product teams to align engineering efforts with strategic account goals. Provide hands-on technical guidance on Ditto integrations, edge deployments, and architecture, including air-gapped, disconnected, and classified environments. Oversee project delivery: define scopes, manage workloads, remove blockers, and help clients achieve their objectives. Lead recruitment, onboarding, and career growth for FDE team members. Develop scalable processes, playbooks, and tools to improve team efficiency as the customer base grows. Champion the technical needs of public sector customers within Ditto. Location Remote. Candidates based in Atlanta, Austin, San Francisco, or Seattle are encouraged to apply.

Role Overview graza is hiring a Sales Operations Specialist in Austin, Texas. This role focuses on improving sales efficiency and supporting operational processes. The position works closely with the sales team and other departments to help meet company goals. What You Will Do Analyze sales processes and identify ways to streamline workflow Support the sales team by maintaining accurate records and data Collaborate with teams across the company to ensure sales activities align with strategic objectives Apply strong attention to detail to help the team reach targets Location This position is based in Austin, Texas, United States.

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Project Operations Specialist to join our team at Base Power in Austin, TX. In this role, you will play a key part in enhancing our operational processes, ensuring that projects are executed efficiently and effectively. You will collaborate with various stakeholders to optimize workflows and support project management activities.

Are you the type of person who embodies reliability, creativity, and problem-solving prowess, much like the Energizer Bunny, Hermione Granger, or Thomas the Tank Engine? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! At Siete Foods, we are on the lookout for a passionate and detail-oriented Customer Operations Specialist. This vital role is essential in ensuring our customers receive the right products at the right time, all while providing an exceptional experience. If you believe you possess the energy and commitment to excel in this position, we would be thrilled to connect with you!

The future of AI — whether in training or evaluation, classical ML or agentic workflows — starts with high-quality data.At HumanSignal, we’re developing a cutting-edge platform that facilitates the creation, curation, and evaluation of high-quality data. Our tools empower leading AI teams to fine-tune foundation models and validate agent behaviors in production, ensuring models are grounded in real-world signals rather than noise.Our open-source product, Label Studio, has established itself as the de facto standard for labeling and evaluating data across various modalities — from text and images to time series and agents-in-environments. With over 250,000 users and hundreds of millions of labeled samples, it stands as the most widely adopted open-source solution for teams focused on building AI systems.Label Studio Enterprise extends this success by offering the security, collaboration, and scalability features essential for mission-critical AI pipelines, supporting everything from model training datasets to evaluation test sets and continuous feedback loops. We began our journey before foundation models gained popularity, and we are committed to innovating as AI transforms industries. If you’re excited to help leading AI teams create smarter, more accurate systems, we’d love to hear from you.HumanSignal is on the lookout for an Operations Specialist to bolster our delivery teams as we scale operations for our Label Studio platform and Data Creation Laboratories. In this role, you will serve as a vital support system for delivery leads managing intricate data projects for pioneering AI labs and enterprise clients. You will connect technical operations with project execution, ensuring the seamless delivery of purpose-built datasets that drive groundbreaking AI applications.Our Data Creation Laboratories manufacture training data from the ground up in controlled environments — this goes beyond traditional data labeling. The technical intricacies of our deliverables require operators who grasp data architecture, can troubleshoot pipeline issues, and approach data flow systematically from creation to customer delivery. If you possess an engineering mindset and are eager to engage hands-on in one of the most exciting domains in AI, this role offers significant impact.

Thank you for considering a career with Oklo! We are excited to announce an opening for a Facility Operations Specialist to become a vital member of our team.Position OverviewAtomic Alchemy, a fully owned subsidiary of Oklo, is pioneering scalable radioisotope production capabilities across the U.S. Our facilities are committed to generating essential isotopes for various sectors including healthcare, industry, research, and defense. In response to recent executive orders issued in May 2025, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is poised to lead the charge in the American nuclear renaissance. The DOE has initiated the Reactor Pilot Program (RPP) aiming to demonstrate the successful operation of at least three advanced reactors by July 4, 2026. Notably, Atomic Alchemy has been selected by the DOE for an RPP project to develop a pilot facility.The Facility Operations Specialist role is a dynamic, cross-functional position located onsite, providing critical support to ensure safe and effective daily operations. This role encompasses a diverse array of responsibilities, including operations support, radiological protection, security measures, and administrative tasks. As a key resource, the Specialist will assist both operators and facility management in executing routine functions as well as addressing urgent operational needs.Key Responsibilities:Deliver auxiliary support for daily operations in line with established protocols.Assist operators during routine tasks, maintenance coordination, and various operational activities.Conduct radiological protection tasks as trained, including surveys, access control, contamination monitoring, and documentation.Implement designated security functions, ensuring compliance with site security protocols.Support administrative and programmatic duties, such as recordkeeping, procedure support, activity coordination, and logistics.Operate material handling equipment (e.g., forklifts) and assist in maintaining industrial safety and hazard controls as needed.

Join Saronic as a Mission Operations Specialist in our Program division, where you will play a crucial role in ensuring the success of our operations. You will be responsible for coordinating mission activities, managing schedules, and supporting various operational tasks that are vital for mission success.This position requires a detail-oriented individual with strong organizational skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. If you are passionate about operational excellence and want to contribute to impactful projects, we would love to hear from you.

At Saronic Technologies, we are at the forefront of transforming maritime autonomy, creating cutting-edge solutions that significantly enhance operations at sea through intelligent and autonomous platforms.Position OverviewThe Port Alpha Operations Specialist plays a pivotal role in facilitating operational coordination among the expanding Port Alpha team and its external collaborators. This position is responsible for executing essential projects that are vital to the ongoing success of the Port Alpha program.As the Port Alpha initiative progresses through its planning, engineering, and construction phases, the Operations Specialist ensures seamless communication between internal teams, consultants, and vendors. This includes organizing the flow of information, monitoring project milestones, and fostering structured decision-making processes.The role is instrumental in supporting leadership by making certain that priorities, risks, and dependencies are clearly defined and that all necessary actions are completed efficiently.

Civitech is a pioneering public benefit corporation committed to fostering a more equitable democracy. We develop innovative tools and infrastructure that enhance civic engagement, empower Democratic candidates, and bolster progressive initiatives. Since our inception in 2019, we have partnered with over 500 organizations, including nonprofit groups, national political committees, and various campaigns, to connect with millions of voters, driving forward our mission of creating a fairer democracy.As a remote-first company, we welcome applications from individuals in our current footprint of 27 states (AL, AK, CA, CO, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IL, MA, MD, MN, NC, ND, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, SD, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, WY). We also maintain an office in Austin, TX.Diversity is paramount to our success, and we strongly encourage applicants from underrepresented groups, including women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and others, to apply.This position is temporary, anticipated to last until November 2026. While there may be potential for extension based on business needs, candidates should understand that this role is currently scoped as fixed-term.As a Client and Operations Support Specialist, you will play a vital role in our mail program by facilitating effective communication with clients, consolidating essential information, and assisting with operational tasks that propel Civitech's mission forward. Your contributions will be crucial in maintaining high standards of client engagement and operational efficiency, ultimately aiding in our efforts to enhance civic participation and support progressive causes.

Infinitum Electric is developing a new approach to electric motors, using a PCB stator to create lighter, smaller, and quieter products. The company is headquartered in Round Rock, TX, and is expanding its reach in the HVAC, industrial, and mobility sectors. The Human Resources Operations Specialist role is a full-time position based in Austin, TX. This role focuses on daily HR operations, working closely with employees as well as the finance and IT teams. Please note: visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Key Responsibilities Manage bi-weekly payroll processing in multiple states, including handling timecards, deductions, taxes, and garnishments. Collaborate with Finance to ensure accurate general ledger entries and reconciliations. Oversee the HRIS as the primary administrator: keep data accurate, manage organizational changes, support integrations with payroll, benefits, and IT, and handle audits and reporting. Configure and update pay core elements such as pay groups, pay codes, earnings and deduction types, GL mappings, and state/local tax settings as new locations are added. Prepare and manage employee documentation, including offer letters, I-9/E-Verify compliance, policy acknowledgments, leave paperwork, and separation packets. Maintain strict file management and retention practices. Coordinate onboarding activities from pre-boarding through orientation and 30-day check-ins to help new hires acclimate. Serve as the first point of contact for employee questions related to payroll, benefits, time off, and HR policies, escalating issues when necessary. Compensation and Benefits The compensation package includes a base salary up to $80,000 USD, stock options, and additional benefits.