Forward Deployed Engineer (TS/SCI)

Accrete•Tampa, FL

1d•$120,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

Accrete builds Knowledge Engine products that combine organizational context, human expertise, and specialized agents for consequential work across enterprises and national security. The Forward Deployed Engineer works at the intersection of data strategy and operational delivery of Accrete’s AI products, primarily on high-stakes U.S. Government engagements. The role turns customer needs into working capabilities by bringing together problem definition, data analysis, product requirements, user needs, and measurable impact. The engineer works with a small, collaborative team of engineers, product managers, and fellow forward deployed engineers. They work directly with customer analysts and operators, help manage project operations, and ensure delivery is on time, within budget, and to a high standard. The role is based in Tampa, Florida, requires a current Top Secret security clearance or above, and involves substantial travel or time at customer sites. Accrete describes its environment as high-accountability and high-expectation, with an emphasis on finding the best possible solution, giving and acting on feedback, and supporting teammates. Compensation is listed as $120,000–$150,000 plus commission; the final offer may vary based on skills, experience, and alignment with role requirements.

Requirements

Current U.S. security clearance at the Top Secret level or above.
Willingness to travel 25%–40% or be at a customer site 40%–75% of the time, depending on team and location.
Comfort with open-ended problems in unstructured, fast-moving environments without close supervision.
Strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and ability to identify and quickly address inefficiencies.
Clear, confident communication, including explaining technical ideas to non-technical audiences.
Meticulous attention to detail, including accurate records and consistent tracking of project metrics.
Adaptability, self-awareness, and willingness to learn, teach, lead, and follow as situations require.

Nice To Haves

Experience with programming, scripting, or statistical tools such as Python, R, Matlab, or SQL.
Experience with AI prompt engineering and agent building.

Responsibilities

Work on site with customer analysts and operators to understand the questions they need to answer and the friction points that slow them down.
Locate and evaluate relevant datasets, then partner with engineers to bring them into reliable, scalable pipelines.
Design tailored workflows with customers for new user groups.
Run training and enablement sessions so the product meets real needs and is adopted broadly enough to make a measurable difference to customer operations.
Share findings and recommendations with audiences ranging from frontline analysts to senior executives.
Respond to problems by diagnosing issues and implementing creative, practical fixes.
Identify and clear bottlenecks, blockers, and friction so teammates can focus on their work.
Build processes and tools that make better use of people, time, and resources.
Work with Accrete colleagues to identify process gaps, scope initiatives, and deliver results on schedule, within budget, and to a high quality bar.
Collaborate with engineering and design teams to carry lessons from the field into Accrete’s broader product offerings.
Prepare and present demonstrations for current and prospective customers.
Evaluate opportunities in new industries and geographies as Accrete expands.
Use the team’s shared expertise, develop skills where needed, and act on feedback to continue growing.