# Forward Deployed Engineer - Software Modernization (TS/SCI Clearance Required) at Vannevar

- Company: Vannevar
- What the company does: Vannevar builds agentic AI for 21st-century conflict, pre-trained for national security missions and delivering decision advantage. Backed by General Catalyst and Felicis.
- Company website: https://www.vannevarlabs.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Washington, District of Columbia, United States
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-06-16
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/vannevarlabs/jobs/5165272007
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/vannevar-forward-deployed-engineer-software-modernization-ts-sci-clearance-requi/

## About the role

Our Mission teams operate like small startups within the Vannevar umbrella. As a Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) supporting software modernization for the Department of War, you will serve as the technical lead for customer engagements focused on modernizing mission-critical software systems.

## What they're looking for

- 5+ years of professional software engineering experience building and deploying production systems across the DoW or IC
- Experience supporting modernization, integration, or sustainment efforts for large-scale software systems
- Proficiency in one or more of TypeScript, Python, Java, C++, or similar programming languages
- Experience with modern software development and deployment practices, including cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes, CI/CD, and DevSecOps
- Experience operating in regulated or secure environments, including DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) and NIST 800-53

Tags: Forward Deployed Engineering