Forward Deployed Software Engineer
LB96
Posted: 11/11/2025
- Up to £120k + Equity + 7% Employer Pension
- London
Forward Deployed Software Engineer – AI & Robotics
Location: London (On-site)
Compensation: Up to £120k + Equity + 7% Employer Pension
Benefits: Free meals, private health and dental, high-growth AI startup
I’m working with a mission-driven AI company building the software foundation for the next generation of autonomous systems and robotics. They are looking for a Forward Deployed Software Engineer to work directly with customers, deploying and integrating advanced AI into complex, real-world environments, from defence applications to autonomous operations.
This is a highly hands-on role with high ownership, technical challenges, and a clear line of sight from your code to real-world impact.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deploy and integrate cutting-edge AI and robotics software in live customer environments
- Collaborate with AI researchers, roboticists, and systems engineers to build robust, scalable solutions
- Write clean, production-grade code in Python, C++, or Java, and develop tools using React and TypeScript
- Gather user feedback to inform product development and deployment strategy
- Travel occasionally to customer sites across the UK and internationally
What They’re Looking For:
- Strong software engineering experience, ideally with AI or robotics systems
- Hands-on experience in Python, C++, or Java, and familiarity with front-end tooling is a plus
- Comfortable working directly with customers and understanding operational requirements
- Problem-solving mindset with an ability to deliver robust, production-ready solutions
- Collaborative approach and ability to work closely with multidisciplinary teams
Why Join:
- Work at a high-growth AI startup deploying real-world autonomous systems
- Join an engineering-led team with deep expertise from companies like Palantir, Microsoft, and defence tech
- Enjoy autonomy, ownership, and the chance to see your software power real-world intelligent systems
- Competitive compensation with equity and benefits, plus opportunities for international exposure
If you’re a hands-on engineer passionate about AI and robotics and want to see your work deployed in real-world systems, this is a unique opportunity to make a tangible impact at the frontier of autonomy.
Zakaria Bensissi
Machine Learning & AI Recruitment Consultant