Posted 12 August, 2026
Forward Deployed Engineer
Understanding Recruitment
London, ENG, GB
Full Time
Job Description
90,000 - 120,000London AreaForward Deployed EngineerThis is an opportunity to work directly with customers, deploying software into live environments, solving complex technical problems on-site and feeding what you learn back into the product.You'll split your time between writing great software and making sure it delivers where it matters most.What's in it for you?Competitive salary plus meaningful equityInternational travel and customer-facing engineeringBuild software that's used in real-world operational environmentsWork with AI, robotics and autonomous systemsPrivate healthcare, dental, 7% pension and free daily mealsReal ownership from your first dayWhat you'll be doingDeploying and configuring software in customer environmentsBuilding features and tools to solve real-world engineering challengesWorking closely with customers to understand requirements and troubleshoot issuesIntegrating software with AI-powered and autonomous technologiesTurning field experience into product improvements alongside the engineering teamWhat you'll bringCommercial experience with C++, Java, Rust, Python or JavaScript/TypeScriptA degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent practical experienceStrong problem-solving skills and a hands-on approachConfidence working directly with customers and technical stakeholdersWillingness to travel across the UK and internationallyIf you enjoy combining software engineering with real customer impact and want to see your work making a difference first-hand, we'd love to tell you more.
