Founding Deployment Engineer

3 hours ago Founding Deployment Engineer Full time Warszawa, PL 25,239 – 39,661 PLN Important: if an employer asks you to log into their system via iCloud or Google, send a code, an SMS or Telegram password, run some code, or install software — refuse. These are signs of fraud. Job Description ABOUT THE COMPANYWe're a European defence software startup operating between Paris and Warsaw. Our mission is to build modern software for hostile environments — our customers are European military and police units. We do not work on weapons systems or hardware products.We're currently in stealth, but have been recognised as one of France's top 20 seed-stage companies. We're backed by a leading European defence VC and angels who include founders of well-known technology companies. Our founding team brings together deep software engineering experience and operational military backgrounds. Other team members include ex-Googlers, defence-sector PhDs, and ex-founders.ABOUT THE ROLEThis is a founding-team role. You'll work directly with the founders to deploy our prototypes with early customers, iterating quickly on what they need in the field. The core challenge is closing the gap between what the product does generally and what each customer requires specifically.Expect rapid prototyping, bespoke integrations, quick fixes under pressure, and work that doesn't always scale — because getting real-world signal matters more right now than perfect abstractions. You'll get your hands dirty with audio streaming technology and real-time voice systems. Frequent travel to customer sites will be required.WHAT YOU'LL BRINGSoftware engineering generalistYou're pragmatic and product-minded, comfortable across the stack, and able to ship in environments that aren't clean or systems in constrained environmentsExperience implementing AI in resource-constrained or operationally sensitive environments. You know how to make things work when conditions aren't ideal.Audio and low-latency systemsComfortable with audio processing and real-time systems. You don't need to be a specialist, but you can't be afraid of the domain.Clear technical communicationYou can translate complex system behaviour into plain language for non-technical stakeholders, including in high-stakes customer settings.Familiarity with armed forces environmentsPrior experience working with or within military or police organisations is a strong advantage. You understand how these customers think, decide, and operate.High tolerance for ambiguityYou thrive when the brief is incomplete, the timeline is short, and the stakes are real. You figure it out rather than waiting for clarity.THE TEAMWe're a small, senior team. Everyone here operates with a high degree of autonomy and is expected to take full ownership of their work. There are no layers between you and the decisions that matter. You'll work directly with the founders and have visibility into everything happening in the company.COMPENSATION & BENEFITSSalary€70,000 – €110,000 depending on experience.EquityMeaningful equity as a founding team member.Relocation supportWe can sponsor relocation if required.TravelFrequent travel to customer sites is part of the role. Match 15% Good match We match every vacancy against your profile and show a fit score — so you instantly know which ones are worth applying to. Sign up and create a resume — it's free. ABOUT THE COMPANYWe're a European defence software startup operating between Paris and Warsaw. Our mission is to build modern software for hostile environments — our customers are European military and police units. We do not work on weapons systems or hardware products.We're currently in stealth, but have been recognised as one of France's top 20 seed-stage companies. We're backed by a leading European defence VC and angels who include founders of well-known technology companies. Our founding team brings together deep software engineering experience and operational military backgrounds. Other team members include ex-Googlers, defence-sector PhDs, and ex-founders.ABOUT THE ROLEThis is a founding-team role. You'll work directly with the founders to deploy our prototypes with early customers, iterating quickly on what they need in the field. The core challenge is closing the gap between what the product does generally and what each customer requires specifically.Expect rapid prototyping, bespoke integrations, quick fixes under pressure, and work that doesn't always scale — because getting real-world signal matters more right now than perfect abstractions. You'll get your hands dirty with audio streaming technology and real-time voice systems. Frequent travel to customer sites will be required.WHAT YOU'LL BRINGSoftware engineering generalistYou're pragmatic and product-minded, comfortable across the stack, and able to ship in environments that aren't clean or systems in constrained environmentsExperience implementing AI in resource-constrained or operationally sensitive environments. You know how to make things work when conditions aren't ideal.Audio and low-latency systemsComfortable with audio processing and real-time systems. You don't need to be a specialist, but you can't be afraid of the domain.Clear technical communicationYou can translate complex system behaviour into plain language for non-technical stakeholders, including in high-stakes customer settings.Familiarity with armed forces environmentsPrior experience working with or within military or police organisations is a strong advantage. You understand how these customers think, decide, and operate.High tolerance for ambiguityYou thrive when the brief is incomplete, the timeline is short, and the stakes are real. You figure it out rather than waiting for clarity.THE TEAMWe're a small, senior team. Everyone here operates with a high degree of autonomy and is expected to take full ownership of their work. There are no layers between you and the decisions that matter. You'll work directly with the founders and have visibility into everything happening in the company.COMPENSATION & BENEFITSSalary€70,000 – €110,000 depending on experience.EquityMeaningful equity as a founding team member.Relocation supportWe can sponsor relocation if required.TravelFrequent travel to customer sites is part of the role.