Forward Deployed Engineer

Tagup • Salt Lake City, UT

107d • $130,000 - $160,000

About The Position

Tagup is a defense AI company combining expert knowledge with artificial intelligence to revolutionize military logistics. Tagup's AI software directly controls large-scale industrial equipment and logistics systems, ensuring our customers get the best performance they can. As a rapidly scaling AI/ML technology company, we are looking to expand our team. We're seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer to join our growing team, where you'll deliver cutting-edge AI/ML technology to defense sector clients. Our work directly supports critical operations, requiring precision, security, and flexibility. In this role, you'll oversee technical delivery from contract signing to deployment and ongoing use in operational environments. To succeed in this role, you'll need strong presentation and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to work closely with defense clients in high-pressure situations.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in software implementation, analytics deployment, or project delivery in B2B environments
• Solid engineering background with proficiency in Python, JavaScript, or similar programming languages
• Familiarity with cloud infrastructure, data structures, storage systems, and modern frameworks
• Strong sense of ownership, adaptability, and willingness to take a hands-on approach
• Ability to translate technical decisions into meaningful outcomes for end users
• Effective collaborator across technical and non-technical teams in dynamic environments
• Willingness to travel as needed to support deployments and customer engagements

Responsibilities

• Own technical relationships with defense customers and serve as their primary point of contact
• Manage multiple contracts and deployments concurrently to ensure mission success
• Develop clear deployment plans with tasks, milestones, and resources
• Communicate deployment strategies, deliverables, and timelines across internal and external teams
• Translate customer needs into product requirements and align feature development with defense applications

Benefits

• Competitive salary range between $130,000 and $160,000 annually
• Employee Stock Option Plan
• Comprehensive health insurance benefits
• Access to the company’s 401K plan
• Team-oriented work environment with regular company outings

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees