Forward Deployed Software Engineer, Air
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Decision science for national security
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Decision science for national security
201-500 employees
Be an early applicant
More information about location
201-500 employees
Company mission
To transform defense acquisition into a strategic advantage for the United States.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field, or equivalent work experience
- 1+ years of front-end or back-end software development experience (SQL, Java and/or Typescript/React)
- Ability to work independently with little supervision
- A burning desire to work in a challenging, fast-paced tech environment
- U.S. Citizenship is required
- We firmly believe that past performance is the best indicator of future performance. If you thrive while building solutions to complex problems, are a self-starter, and are passionate about making an impact in global security, we’re eager to hear from you
Desirable
- Current possession of a U.S. security clearance or the ability to obtain one with our sponsorship
- Experience in or exposure to the nuances of a startup or other entrepreneurial environment
- Experience working within the boundaries of a federally accredited software environment
- Experience working in a customer-facing or consulting role
What the job involves
- We are seeking self-starting, customer-value-oriented software engineers to join our Forward Deployed Engineering team
- As a Forward Deployed Software Engineer at Air, you are accountable for building new and differentiated 0-to-1 capabilities, in the field with our customers, end to end
- You are motivated by moving quickly but responsibly against urgent and compelling opportunities to deliver valuable software-driven outcomes to our customers
- The idea of building something new energizes you and want to work on problems that matter, and you want to own
- You understand and appreciate the value of face-to-face interactions with end users, and constantly seek to push the boundaries of what is possible
- In order to do this job well, you must be a curious and eager problem solver
- You must possess exceptional judgment when it comes to balancing competing priorities and making tradeoffs
- You must be flexible, you must value outcomes over process, you must thrive in ambiguous environments, and above all else focus on solving valuable problems for our customers
- Spend the day onsite with users, listening to problems and asking questions seeking to understand pain points
- Collaborate with product managers and designers to scope, architect, and deliver 0-to-1 product initiatives and prototypes
- Build and deliver working, customer-facing prototypes
- Assess, prioritize, and correct the most important gaps in prototype solutions under development based on user feedback and in partnership with product managers
- Fail often, iterate quickly, and try again
- Conduct customer site visits to diagnose and understand pain points
- Participate in the end-to-end software development of new feature functionality and design capabilities
- Iterate quickly to progressively unlock customer value
- Craft clean, testable, and maintainable code
Our take
Air (formerly Govini) is a defense solution company which is partnered closely with the US military and government. The company's products are widely used across the US federal government, including the Department of Defense and other national security agencies.
The business utilizes what are described as ‘decision signs’ to enable leaders within the DoD to make informed decisions. The basis for this are the data, analytics and insights that Air provides, which enable immediate access to military-grade information, coupled with powerful analytics functionality.
In a world that is increasingly being run by big data, Air is an excellent tool to activate this for the military. Its National Security Knowledge Graph organizes thousands of detailed datasets, providing the most sophisticated insights to military leaders. With all that, the system looks set to be a fixture in military installations for years to come.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
-12% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)
Oct 2025
$150m
GROWTH EQUITY VC
May 2015
$20m
SERIES C
Total funding: $174.5m
Company benefits
- Competitive Salaries & Equity: We believe in recognizing talent with compensation that reflects your expertise and contribution, and equity that gives you the opportunity to align your growth with our success as an organization.
- Unlimited Vacation & Sick Days: We trust our employees to manage their time effectively, offering unlimited paid time off to help you maintain work-life balance and prioritize your well-being.
- Comprehensive Insurance: Your health is our priority, which is why we provide full coverage for medical, dental, and vision insurance for you, and competitive coverage for your family.
- 401(k) & Immediate Vesting: We support your long-term financial goals through competitive 401(k) matching up to 4% with immediate vesting, committing to your financial security from day one.
- Life & Disability Coverage: Our life insurance and disability coverage provides peace of mind, ensuring you and your loved ones are protected throughout your career journey.
- Tuition Reimbursement: We invest in your professional growth through the tuition reimbursement program, supporting advanced education and specialized certifications in your field.
- Pet Adoption Assistance: We understand pets are family members, which is why we provide financial support for pet adoption, helping you welcome a new companion into your home.
Company HQ
North Rosslyn, Arlington, VA
Leadership
Joined the company in 2018 as President of National Security Practice, becoming CEO in 2020. Previous experience in Business Development at Palantir and as a Senior Policy Analyst in the Office of the Secretary of Defense.
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