Forward Deployed Software Engineer – AI & Robotics
📍 London (On-site)
💰 Up to £120k + Equity + 7% Pension
🍽️ Free meals, private health & dental | High-growth AI startup
I’m partnering with a mission-driven AI company building the software backbone for next-gen autonomous systems. They’re looking for a Forward Deployed Software Engineer to work directly with customers, integrating advanced AI into real-world environments across defence and autonomous operations.
This is a hands-on, high-ownership role where your code has immediate real-world impact.
What You’ll Do
* Deploy and integrate AI & robotics software in live customer environments
* Work with researchers and systems engineers to build robust, scalable solutions
* Write production-grade code in Python, C++, or Java, plus tools in React/TypeScript
* Gather operational feedback to shape the product
* Travel occasionally across the UK and internationally
What They’re Looking For
* Strong software engineering experience (AI/robotics experience ideal)
* Proficiency in Python, C++, or Java; front-end skills a bonus
* Comfortable working with customers and real-world constraints
* Problem-solver who ships reliable, production-ready systems
* Collaborative and able to work across multidisciplinary teams
Why Join
* Build and deploy real autonomous systems in the field
* Engineering-led team with backgrounds from top tech & defence companies
* High autonomy, meaningful ownership, and visible impact
* Competitive package with equity and great benefits
If you want to build software that powers real-world intelligent systems, this is a rare chance to work at the frontier of AI and robotics.