$280,000 – $320,000
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What this role is
This role places an experienced engineer embedded with U.S. national security agencies to advise on deploying Claude AI systems in classified environments, combining deep technical expertise with mission-domain knowledge across cyber, intelligence, weapons systems, or other critical capabilities. It suits someone with a current security clearance, prior government technical work, and hands-on proficiency in both software engineering and a specialized defense or intelligence domain.
Our summary, not Menlo Ventures Portfolio’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
Skills this role names
- Cloud Architecture
- LLMs (Large Language Models)
- Model Context Protocol (MCP)
- Prompt Engineering
- Python
- TypeScript
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What they ask for
Required
- Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph
- Prior experience as government civilian or cleared contractor in U.S. intelligence community
- 4+ years in technical roles such as Forward Deployed Engineer, Product Engineer, Software Engineer, or Technical Product Manager
- Strong programming skills in Python or TypeScript with production application experience
- Hands-on expertise in at least one of: cyber operations, cryptography, intelligence analysis/ISR, mission/weapons systems, CBRN/nonproliferation, or classified systems accreditation
- Exceptional communication skills for diverse technical and executive audiences
Nice to have
- Production experience with LLMs including advanced prompt engineering, agent frameworks, and evaluation frameworks
- Experience deploying software in air-gapped or classified environments
- Cloud architecture design and enterprise integration experience
- Background in AI, machine learning, or data science
- Ability to navigate ambiguity and find simple solutions to complex problems
- Cross-organizational collaboration mindset
- Passion for safe, beneficial AI systems