Forward Deployed Software Engineer, Internship - US Government
Forward Deployed Software Engineer Intern works directly with US government customers to solve critical problems using data, building custom solutions with full ownership. Requires proficiency in programming languages like Python or Java, engineering background, and graduation in 2027.
About the job
Core Responsibilities
As an FDSE Intern, your responsibilities look similar to those at a small startup, with the resources, stability and mentorship of an established tech company: You’ll work in small teams with minimal supervision and own end-to-end execution of high stakes projects. Your day might span discussing architecture with fellow engineers, wrangling massive-scale data, coding a custom web app, speaking with customer executives, or establishing strategy for your team.
FDSE Interns are treated just like full time engineers, with significant freedom and ownership over their work. Interns take responsibility for real world projects and outcomes that our customers rely on.
What We Value
- Willingness and interest to travel as needed to client sites. Ability to travel 25-50% preferred, but requirements vary by team and location.
- Ability to continuously learn, work independently, and make decisions with minimal direction.
- Ability to collaborate in teams of technical and non-technical individuals, and comfortable working in a constantly evolving environment with dynamic objectives and iteration with users.
- An eagerness to creatively solve technical problems with data structures, storage systems, cloud infrastructure, front-end frameworks, and other technical tools.
- Interest in working with and using large scale data to solve valuable business problems.
What We Require
- Willingness to undergo a US government background investigation, depending on US government project requirements.
- Engineering background, preferred in fields such as Computer Science, Mathematics, Software Engineering, Physics, and Data Science.
- Proficiency with one or more programming languages, such as Python, Java, C++, TypeScript/JavaScript, or similar.
- Must be planning on graduating in 2027. This should be your final internship before graduating.
Skills
Python, Java, C++, TypeScript, JavaScript, Data Structures, Cloud Infrastructure, Front-End Frameworks, Large Scale Data
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