Forward Deployed Engineer

Raft ( https://TeamRaft.com ) is a customer-obsessed non-traditional defense tech company dedicated to empowering U.S. military and government agencies with cutting-edge AI/ML and data solutions. We are a leader in autonomous data fusion and Agentic AI, with a purposeful focus on Distributed Data Systems, Platforms at Scale, and Complex Application Development.

We're seeking a talented Forward Deployed Engineer to serve as the technical face of our organization in Huntsville, AL. This role combines deep engineering expertise with strong interpersonal skills to support mission-critical production systems in a forward-deployed environment. You'll be the go-to technical expert for our customers, troubleshooting complex system issues and ensuring operational excellence.

What you'll do:

• Serve as the primary technical liaison between our engineering teams and forward-deployed customers
• Troubleshoot and debug production systems at the system level, ensuring maximum uptime and performance
• Deploy, maintain, and support containerized applications in Kubernetes environments
• Provide expert-level technical support for CICD pipelines and container orchestration platforms
• Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues across diverse technology stacks
• Collaborate with backend engineering teams to implement solutions and improvements

Full details and application on the official Raft careers page.