Forward Deployed Software Engineer

About the role

CHAOS Industries, a defence technology company founded in 2022 and headquartered in Los Angeles with offices in Washington, D.C., San Francisco and London, is hiring a Forward Deployed Engineer (Software) based in London. As a Mission Engineer, you will design and implement new software from the ground up, integrate and analyse data from edge sensors, apply machine learning and AI solutions, and test and refine products in customer environments while feeding back what works.

Key responsibilities

• Test, deploy and troubleshoot CHAOS products in the field.
• Understand customer workflows and turn them into clear product and technical requirements.
• Work with core engineering teams to prioritise feedback, shape product direction and drive delivery.
• Design and build new software that bridges CHAOS capabilities and customer mission needs.
• Integrate data from CHAOS edge sensors into customer systems.
• Develop machine learning and AI solutions using sensor data to improve performance.
• Travel typically up to 25% to customer sites and the offices in LA and Washington DC.

Required profile

• Strong technical foundation, ideally with a background in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Aerospace Engineering or a related field.
• Proven programming skills; at least one year of relevant experience, especially in defence, is preferred.
• Ability and interest to travel regularly.
• Existing UK security clearance or eligibility to obtain it.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Python, TypeScript/JavaScript or similar languages.
• Knowledge of data structures, storage systems, cloud infrastructure and modern front-end frameworks is preferred.
• Command-line comfort with Git, SSH and Linux-based systems is preferred.
• Experience applying machine learning or AI to real-world problems is preferred.

What we offer

• Medical, dental and vision benefits paid 100% by the company.
• 5% pension match, life insurance, Cycle to Work scheme and more.
• Free daily lunch, no meetings on Fridays, unlimited PTO and a casual dress code.
• Competitive base salary, pre-IPO stock options, relocation assistance and upcoming annual bonuses.