CA
$180,000 – $280,000
Listed on Cognition AI’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.
What this role is
This role leads technical deployments and customer relationships for an AI software company's federal sector, where you'll architect complex systems, identify product gaps from the field, and bridge customer needs with the core engineering team. It suits experienced engineers comfortable with ambiguity who want to shape product direction while working directly with enterprise clients in government.
Our summary, not Cognition AI’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- Strong engineering foundation
- Cross-functional experience in startups or at larger companies
- Experience working in government or at a government-focused company
- Track record of pursuing excellence
- Proficiency in Python, TypeScript, or similar languages
- Ability to navigate unfamiliar codebases
- Experience scoping and shipping features with product and engineering teams
Nice to have
- Software engineering background at companies known for engineering rigor
- Forward-deployed engineering, solutions architecture, or similar technical role experience
- Enterprise infrastructure experience including cloud deployments, networking, and security
- Preference to stay close to customers while influencing product evolution
- Comfort with hard problems lacking obvious solutions
- High tolerance for ambiguity, intensity, and sustained effort