Strider Technologies · 3 months ago
Forward Deployed Engineer
Tysons Corner, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expStrider Technologies is on a mission to deliver strategic intelligence that enables faster, more confident decision-making for organizations around the world. They are seeking a mission-driven Forward Deployed Engineer to deliver cutting-edge technical solutions in dynamic, high-stakes environments, bridging the gap between their advanced platform and real-world mission requirements.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Big DataCyber SecurityProductivity ToolsSoftware
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Architect, develop, and deploy mission-aligned software solutions in government and commercial environments
Collaborate with operators, analysts, and executives to translate evolving requirements into actionable technical outcomes
Integrate Strider’s platform with diverse data sources, internal workflows, and external IT systems
Build custom applications, features, and data pipelines that unlock insights from unstructured, multi-lingual datasets
Serve as Strider’s technical lead in the field, owning project outcomes from inception to implementation
Prototype quickly and iterate continuously, adapting to high-priority demands and real-time feedback
Provide critical field insights to inform and influence Strider’s internal product roadmap
Qualification
Required
3+ years of professional software engineering experience, with a focus on full-stack or systems-level development
Proficiency in Python, Java, or similar languages
Experience with distributed systems, cloud infrastructure (AWS preferred), APIs, and modern front-end frameworks
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to rapidly prototype, iterate, and deploy in fast-paced environments
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in ambiguous or evolving mission contexts
Willingness to travel 30–70% of the time based on mission requirements
Preferred
Active Level 3 security clearance or eligibility to obtain one strongly preferred
Benefits
Competitive Compensation
Company Equity Options
Flexible PTO
Wellness Reimbursement
US Holidays (Office Closed)
Paid Parental Leave
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k) Plan
Company
Strider Technologies
Strider is a strategic intelligence firm that utilizes artificial intelligence to convert publicly available data into actionable insights.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$112MKey Investors
Pelion Venture PartnersValor Equity PartnersKoch Disruptive Technologies
2024-09-12Series C· $55M
2022-04-27Series B· $45M
2020-10-27Series A· $10M
Leadership Team
Greg Levesque
CEO & Co-Founder
Michael Brown
Co-Founder & CDO
Recent News
2025-11-13
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