Forward Deployed Engineer - Oahu (TS/SCI Clearance Required)
Vannevar · Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Posted about 3 months ago · $135,000-$205,000
or apply directly on Vannevar's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 81 days Vannevar's roles stay open a median of 81 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 39% of Vannevar's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Vannevar
- high 23 stale, 0 reposted of 28 open
- Hiring momentum
- 45 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-23
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Vannevar's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Vannevar.
About this role
As a Forward Deployed Engineer at Vannevar, you will be the technical owner for mission-critical software solutions, working closely with operators and analysts to translate mission requirements into scalable software. Your role involves hands-on coding, architecture, and ensuring reliable delivery of solutions while navigating government IT environments. You will also collaborate with cross-functional teams and engage directly with mission stakeholders, requiring travel to operational sites.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Vannevar as an employer.
What you need
- 5+ years as a Full Stack Developer
- Familiarity with relational databases (like Postgres)
- Experience with caching technologies (like Redis)
- Experience with object storage systems (like S3)
- Experience with modern front-end frameworks (like React)
- Experience developing and deploying software compliant with DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF)
What you get
- Competitive Salary
- Salary range of $135,000-$205,000 + equity
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Remote friendly with WeWork access
- Unlimited PTO
- Shared downtime during the federal holiday calendar
Worth weighing
- Role requires travel up to 20-30%
- Position is hybrid in Honolulu office
- Work involves navigating government technical environments
Summarised from Vannevar's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Vannevar on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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