Swarm Aero · 1 day ago
Forward Deployed Software Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid Level
$175K/yr - $220K/yr
3+ years expSwarm Aero is redefining air power by building the largest swarming UAV network in the world. The Forward Deployed Software Engineer will bridge the engineering team and customer deployments, focusing on integration, deployment automation, and ensuring reliable operation of Command and Control systems in diverse environments.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)DronesGovernmentHardwareMilitaryNational SecuritySoftware
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Build deployment and integration tooling to streamline the installation and configuration of our C2 software across different customer environments and hardware configurations
Debug complex distributed systems issues in the field, analyzing logs, network traffic, and system performance to resolve software failures quickly
Develop automated test frameworks and scripts to validate software functionality, performance, and integration with third-party systems
Write code daily to solve customer-specific integration challenges, create monitoring solutions, and improve deployment reliability
Collaborate remotely and on-site with customers to understand their technical requirements and translate them into software solutions
Travel to test sites (up to 75%) to ensure software deployments succeed, troubleshoot issues that arise, and gather requirements for engineering improvements
Operate drones during testing (Part 107 license required) to validate software behavior, not as a primary pilot but as an engineer testing code
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field
3+ years of professional software engineering experience (or equivalent demonstrated ability)
Strong proficiency in at least one major programming language (Python, C/C++, Golang, or Java)
Solid understanding of networking fundamentals: NAT, DNS/mDNS, UDP/TCP protocols, multicast, firewall configuration
Experience with Linux system administration and shell scripting
Proven debugging skills with complex software systems—you know how to read logs, use debuggers, and trace issues systematically
Excellent communication skills for engaging with technical customers and internal teams
Willingness to travel up to 75% to customer sites and test locations
Ability to obtain and maintain necessary security clearances
Preferred
Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and infrastructure-as-code
Background in distributed systems, real-time systems, or robotics software
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation
Experience in customer-facing engineering roles or technical sales engineering
Understanding of embedded systems communication protocols (helpful but not required)
Prior defense or aerospace software experience
Benefits
Meaningful equity stake in a high-growth defense technology company
Competitive base salary commensurate with experience
Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401k
PTO and Paid Sick Time
Monthly Wellness Stipend
Daily catered lunch to office
Paid Parental leave
Flexible work arrangement - remote/hybrid with regular collaboration in Oxnard & Seattle
Direct impact opportunity - be a key leader in building a critical technology for national security
World-class team - work alongside exceptional engineers and operators solving hard problems
Company
Swarm Aero
Swarm Aero is redefining air power to do more with more.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Construct Capital
2024-08-03Seed
2023-04-14Seed
2022-05-01Pre Seed
Leadership Team
Danny Goodman
Co-Founder & CEO
Oliver Palmer
Co-Founder & COO
Company data provided by crunchbase