About the job
About Ditto
Ditto builds technology for data mobility at the edge. Our peer-to-peer synchronization engine keeps data flowing reliably, even when the internet is unavailable. Organizations in aviation, retail, travel, hospitality, and defense, including partners like Chick-fil-A, Delta Airlines, and the U. S. military, rely on Ditto for mission-critical operations. With over $145 million in funding, Ditto is a remote-first, globally distributed startup that values diverse perspectives to solve tough connectivity problems.
Role Overview: Senior Software Engineer – Platforms FDE
This Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) role centers on working directly with major users to solve complex technical challenges in real time. The main focus: accelerate how quickly customers get value from Ditto by integrating our software into their operational systems.
Hands-on experience with deployments will give insight into how Ditto performs in the field. This position acts as a bridge, bringing technical feedback and feature requests from users back to the product engineering team. Success in this role calls for adaptability, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to respond quickly in uncertain situations.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead Core Aggregation Node Implementation: Architect, deploy, and configure Ditto’s central data hub within SOCOM’s secure, distributed cloud environment.
- Architect and Manage GovCloud Infrastructure: Set up, secure, and maintain production workloads on AWS GovCloud, following all security and accreditation requirements.
- Deploy and Maintain Container Orchestration: Oversee the lifecycle of Kubernetes clusters (including RKE2 and K3s) in both cloud and on-premise settings. This includes upgrades, scaling, monitoring, and incident response.
- Engineer Secure Cross-Domain Data Flows: Design and troubleshoot data synchronization pipelines that use Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) and data diodes, ensuring secure and compliant data movement across classification boundaries.
- Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams: Partner with teams across Ditto to align technical solutions with user needs and operational objectives.
Location: Remote – Tampa

