Technical Staff: Forward Deployed Engineer

$160k - $240k • San Francisco Office • FullTime

Posted 12d ago

Job Location

San Francisco Office

Tech Stack

Remote Work Policy

On-site

Employment Type

FullTime

Categories

AI Engineer

About the job

Usul is a Silicon Valley AI lab dedicated to rebuilding the infrastructure that equips the Western world, enabling faster technology procurement for governments and commercial clients. As a Forward Deployed Engineer, you will work directly with operators and government clients to develop and implement AI-driven data and workflows for technology acquisition. You will also contribute to our commercial platform, assisting major defense companies and startups in securing government contracts.

Responsibilities

  • Work in the room with operators on data and workflows for technology acquisition.
  • Develop and implement AI solutions for government and commercial clients.
  • Build intuitive user interfaces.
  • Present solutions to operators and C-suites at Fortune 500 companies.

Requirements

  • 2-5 years of experience.
  • Full-stack development experience.
  • Proficiency in building AI Agents and utilizing LLMs.
  • Ability to present to operators and C-suites.
  • Willingness to travel to customer sites, including military bases.
  • Passion for solving mission-critical national security problems.
  • Experience building UIs with React.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Scrappy and driven attitude.

Benefits

  • TS/SCI or Secret Clearance (bonus)
  • Experience on government projects (bonus)
  • Familiarity with React, NextJS, Typescript (bonus)

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