Forward Deployed Engineer
Applied Intuition· Defense
LondonFull-timePosted 3mo ago
About the role
Forward Deployed Engineer at Applied Intuition responsible for end-to-end execution of high-stakes projects, acting as the technical bridge between Applied Intuition's vehicle intelligence platforms and customers' operating environments, including defence and government deployments.
Responsibilities
- Work directly with defence and government customers to deploy, integrate, and operationalize Applied Intuition's vehicle intelligence products in military and government environments—from defence contractors to forward operating bases
- Tackle a broad range of technical challenges, including software engineering, operating system configuration, system deployment, and hardware integration
- Bridge customer-built systems and Applied’s solutions to deliver tangible value
- Design and implement scalable, consistent approaches for customer engagement and project execution
- Develop architectural solutions that improve consistency and scalability across projects
- Collaborate with internal engineering, product, and customer teams to ensure successful outcomes
- Take ownership of technical outcomes and drive projects to completion, adapting to changing requirements and priorities
Qualifications
- Strong engineering background, preferred in fields such as Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering
- Strong engineering proficiency in programming languages such as C++, Python
- Broad technical experience across software engineering, operating systems, and some hardware
- Experience supporting integration and deployment of complex systems
- Exceptional problem-solving skills and ability to thrive independently in ambiguous environments
- Excellent communication skills and focus on solving customer problems
- Experience in driving customer engagements and success
- References describing candidate as low-ego, motivated, thoughtfully opinionated, strong communicators and curious listeners
Skills
Required:Engineering proficiency (C++, Python)Software engineeringSystems integrationCustomer engagement
Benefits
- 25 days of paid vacation per year
- Daily meal benefits: £19 lunch budget and £19 dinner budget, plus free breakfast, snacks, and drinks in the office
- PMI reimbursement up to £300 per month; Life insurance and critical illness cover up to £250 per month
- Workplace pension with 5% employer match
- £795 annual learning & development budget and £475 annual fitness budget
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Generous parental leave on top of statutory parental leave
Last updated Oct 25, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
About Applied Intuition
Building vehicle intelligence | Applied Intuition
Applied Intuition is the vehicle intelligence company with the tools, Vehicle OS, and autonomy stacks for creating safe, AI-powered vehicle experiences.
AIAutonomy stacksSelf-Driving SystemSimulationTesting & ValidationVehicle IntelligenceVehicle OSai-infrastructure-and-development
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