Head of Forward Deployed Engineering

The role

You will own the technical execution of the federal business and lead a team of engineers. You will bridge the gap between core technology and the requirements of government partners to build secure, resilient network and platform capabilities.

What you will do

• Architect and execute the technical vision for the federal engineering organization.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of engineers.
• Serve as the key technical partner to federal customers.
• Take complete ownership and serve as the technical owner for federal customers.
• Steer engagement with the unique challenges and opportunities of the federal landscape.

Required qualifications

• 9+ years of progressive experience, including at least 5 years directly managing engineering teams.
• Engineering background in Computer Science, Mathematics, Computer Engineering, Physics or similar field.
• Demonstrated success leading engineering teams that have built, deployed, and sustained software solutions for U.S. government, defense, or intelligence community customers.
• Understanding of modern software architecture, particularly for secure, scalable, and distributed systems.
• Proven ability to define a technical strategy and execute against it.
• Ability to articulate complex technical concepts to a wide range of audiences.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.

Nice to have

• Experience with cloud (e.g., AWS GovCloud, Azure Government) as well as air-gapped environments
• Familiarity with federal security compliance standards (e.g., FedRAMP, RMF, STIGs)
• An active U.S. Top Secret (TS) security clearance

Benefits

• 401(k) match
• 100% coverage of medical, dental, and vision premiums for you and your dependents
• 12 weeks paid parental leave
• Family-forming stipends
• Gender-affirming care stipends
• Generous vacation policy

Before you apply

• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.

About the company

Cape is America’s privacy-first mobile carrier founded in 2022. They build secure network architecture from the ground up to provide privacy and security for consumers, businesses, and government agencies.