C3.ai

Builds ready-made AI apps for industry and defense

Forward Deployed Engineer - Federal

AI Application Engineering +1Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeTysons, VA, USA$120k - $158kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM), or a comparable area of study.
At least 2 years of professional software development experience with object-oriented programming languages.
Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work effectively on a cross-functional team.
Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to travel as needed.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future company sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Develop and deploy full-stack, AI-based enterprise applications on the C3 AI Platform.
Mentor junior team members by sharing coding standards and design techniques.
Conduct design and code reviews of customer software applications for quality, architecture, and best practices.
Troubleshoot, test, and improve customer software applications directly and on behalf of customers.
Lead technical deep-dives, product demonstrations, and customer training sessions.
Produce application specifications, technical documentation, and supporting artifacts.
Surface technical risks and gaps and devise mitigation strategies in anticipation of customer needs.
Work closely with product management and engineering to improve the overall quality of C3 AI software.

Desired Qualifications

Current, active U.S. Government security clearance of TS/SCI with CI Polygraph or greater.
Experience with the Federal government, especially the Department of Defense.
A graduate degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM), or a comparable area of study.
Experience deploying enterprise-scale applications.
Experience working in a customer-facing role.
Software development experience with JavaScript and Python.
Experience with Git or other version control software.
Experience working with JavaScript frameworks such as React, Redux, Vue, Backbone, or Angular.

C3 AI (NYSE: AI), is the Enterprise AI application software company. C3 AI delivers a family of fully integrated products including the C3 Agentic AI Platform, an end-to-end platform for developing, deploying, and operating enterprise AI applications, C3 AI applications, a portfolio of industry-specific SaaS enterprise AI applications that enable the digital transformation of organizations globally, and C3 Generative AI, a suite of domain-specific generative AI offerings for the enterprise. Learn more at: C3 AI

C3 AI is seekingForward Deployed Engineers to join the Federal team. As a Forward Deployed Engineer, you will be engineering full-stack AI-driven web applications on the C3 AI Platform, working directly with U.S. federal customers to design, develop, and deploy production applications, demos, and proofs-of-technology. An ideal candidate possesses strategic and analytical aptitude, software development expertise, and excellent interpersonal skills.

This role requires U.S. citizenship. An active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph or greater is preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and deploy applications. Engineer full-stack, AI-based enterprise applications on the C3 AI Platform.
Mentor junior team members. Share coding standards and design techniques with less experienced engineers.
Conduct design and code reviews. Review customer software applications for quality, architecture, and best practices.
Test and enhance customer applications. Troubleshoot, test, and improve customer software applications directly and on behalf of customers.
Deliver technical enablement. Lead technical deep-dives, product demonstrations, and customer training sessions.
Write documentation. Produce application specifications, technical documentation, and supporting artifacts.
Identify and mitigate risk. Continuously surface technical risks and gaps; devise mitigation strategies in anticipation of customer needs.
Drive product improvement. Work closely with product management and engineering to improve the overall quality of C3 AI software.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM), or a comparable area of study.
2+ years of professional software development experience with object-oriented programming languages.
Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to work effectively on a cross-functional team.
Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to travel as needed.

Preferred qualifications

Current, active U.S. Government security clearance of TS/SCI with CI Polygraph or greater.
Experience with the Federal government, especially DoD.
Graduate degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM), or a comparable area of study.
Experience deploying enterprise-scale applications.
Experience working in a customer-facing role.
Software development experience with JavaScript and Python.
Experience with Git or other version control software.
Experience working with JavaScript frameworks such as React, Redux, Vue, Backbone, or Angular.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future company sponsorship.

C3 AI provides excellent benefits, a competitive compensation package and generous equity plan.

Virginia Base Pay Range

$120,000—$158,000 USD

C3 AI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected characteristics, including disabled and veteran status.

Virginia Base Pay Range 120000 - 158000 USD

Requirements at a Glance

Experience Level: Junior
Education: Bachelor's, Master's
Work Authorization: US citizens only

Benefits

Education - Lifelong learning is a part of C3 AI. That's why we will cover the total cost for employees to earn a master's degree in computer science online. Those who complete the degree get three more big perks—a $25,000 cash bonus, a guaranteed 15% raise and a stock grant.
Relax and recharge - In the United States, C3 AI offers 15 days of paid time off every year. As your tenure with the company grows so does your paid time off! C3 AI also offers 10 paid public holidays around which you can build your vacation leave.
Training - C3 AI holds monthly employee training sessions as well as weekly lunch-and-learns. C3 AI also encourages further education by offering bonuses for the successful completion of select online courses.
Health coverage - C3 AI offers competitive coverage. Our program includes medical, dental, and vision.
401K - C3 AI offers fund options via Charles Schwab for retirement savings.
Equity - Restricted stock units are granted to all full-time C3 AI employees.
Free gym membership - To help keep you at the top of your game, C3 AI offers employees a free gym membership at our state-of-the-art fitness facility.
Catered lunches daily - C3 AI provides a fully stocked snack area and beverage refrigerator that contains everything from energy drinks to sodas and iced tea. Every day C3 AI provides a catered, gourmet lunch so that the team can relax together and share ideas.
Commuter check program - C3 AI offers tax saving commuter benefits program.
Travel assistance - Employees are provided global health insurance while traveling for business
Ping-pong and pool tables - C3 AI has been known to host ping-pong and pool tournaments, allowing you to step away from the monitor. This is the perfect opportunity to enjoy coworkers while hitting a white ball at them.
Friday happy hour - Relax and unwind at the end of the week at C3's weekly Friday Happy Hour. Enjoy good food, good drinks and great company at our office.

About the Company

C3.ai

Builds ready-made AI apps for industry and defense

C3.ai builds software that large companies and government agencies use to create and run AI applications, and it sells ready-made AI apps for industries such as manufacturing, energy, and defense. When it listed on the New York Stock Exchange in 2020 under the ticker AI, its shares more than doubled on the first day. Its platform pulls data from business systems and equipment sensors into one shared model, and its apps predict machine failures, plan inventory, and schedule production. Customers pay mainly through subscriptions, and its C3 Code tool builds apps from plain-English requests. Tom Siebel, who earlier founded Siebel Systems and sold it to Oracle, started C3.ai in 2009, and it is based in Redwood City, California.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Redwood City, CA
Founded: 2009

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