Forward Deployed Engineer
AnySignal, Los Angeles, CA
- Pay
- $130K – $200K • Offers Equity
- Work type
- Onsite
- Level
- Not stated
- Area
- Software engineering
- Posted
- Oct 28, 2025
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About the role
COMPANY
AnySignal is developing the next generation of RF products and services for some of the most demanding space and defense missions. We’re building a flexible, high-performance platform that’s easy to deploy, monitor, and scale, enabling customers to bring advanced radio technologies to life faster than ever before.
THE ROLE
We are looking for a versatile Forward Deployed Engineer to join our team. This role is a hybrid of network, customer success, forward deployment, embedded systems, and software engineering. You will play a critical role in installing embedded devices at customer sites to facilitate advanced space missions, managing data flow through software-defined radios (SDRs), and ensuring robust performance of network systems.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Install and configure embedded devices at customer sites.
- Provide technical support and guidance to customers during installation and deployment processes.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of RF technologies with customer systems.
- Develop and maintain networking protocols and software for embedded Linux, cloud, and lab environments.
- Ensure the reliability and performance of network systems in terrestrial and space applications.
- Implement and manage containerized services for network operations.
- Provide feedback on architecture, design, and code to ensure software systems meet requirements.
- Contribute to the instrumentation and optimization of communication software.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 4+ years of experience in developing software for Linux-based systems.
- Expertise in C++, C, and/or Python.
- Experience with GNURadio.
- Strong knowledge of networking protocols (TCP, UDP, etc.).
- Experience with software-defined radios (SDRs) and RF technologies.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes, etc.).
- Proven ability to write production-quality code.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to interact with customers and cross-functional teams effectively.
- Knowledge of digital signal processing and embedded systems.
- Formal education in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
COMPENSATION
Expected Base Salary Range: $130-200k
In order to comply with the space technology export rules of the U.S. Government, such as the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), it is necessary to be a U.S. citizen, a lawful U.S. permanent resident, a protected individual as specified by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or possess eligibility to secure the necessary authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. For additional information on ITAR, please seek further details.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & ACCESSIBILITY
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