
About First Resonance
Empowering manufacturers with cutting-edge software solutions
Key Highlights
- Raised $17.5 million in funding to date
- Customers include Astranis and Joby Aviation
- Founded by a former SpaceX engineer
- Headquartered in Los Angeles, California
First Resonance, headquartered in Los Angeles, California, is revolutionizing the manufacturing sector with its factory operating system designed for modern hardware production. Since its founding in 2018, First Resonance has attracted notable customers such as satellite manufacturer Astranis and NY...
🎁 Benefits
First Resonance offers flexible PTO, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, and a 401K retirement plan with employer match. Employees enj...
🌟 Culture
With a foundation rooted in engineering excellence, First Resonance fosters a culture that emphasizes innovation in manufacturing technology. The comp...
Overview
First Resonance is hiring a Forward Deployed Software Engineer to solve complex problems for customers in the eVTOL, rockets, and robotics sectors. You'll develop tailored software solutions and ensure high customer satisfaction while working closely with client teams. This role requires strong skills in Java and Python.
Job Description
Who you are
You are an experienced software engineer with a strong background in developing scalable solutions — you thrive in environments where you can directly engage with customers to understand their unique challenges and deliver tailored software solutions. Your expertise in Java and Python allows you to write clean, maintainable code that meets the demands of high-stakes projects. You possess excellent problem-solving skills and are comfortable collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals.
You have a passion for technology and innovation, particularly in the fields of eVTOLs, rockets, and autonomous vehicles — your enthusiasm for these industries drives you to stay updated on the latest trends and advancements. You are adept at interpreting customer needs and translating them into actionable software development strategies, ensuring that solutions are not only effective but also user-friendly.
What you'll do
As a Forward Deployed Software Engineer, you will serve as a technical expert deployed at customer sites, providing hands-on assistance with the implementation and usage of ION. You will collaborate closely with customers to identify their most pressing problems and develop coherent strategies and intelligent solutions, which may include building custom web applications and managing large-scale data. You will take total ownership of the delivery of these solutions, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction throughout the process.
Your role will involve writing clean, scalable, and easily maintainable code across the stack, allowing you to contribute to various aspects of the software development lifecycle. You will work in small teams, taking ownership of end-to-end execution of high-stakes projects, and will be responsible for debugging issues that may arise during implementation. Your ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders will be crucial in ensuring that projects are completed successfully and meet customer expectations.
What we offer
At First Resonance, you will be part of a dynamic team that is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation in manufacturing technology. We offer a collaborative work environment where your contributions will directly impact the success of our customers. You will have opportunities for professional growth and development, as well as the chance to work on cutting-edge projects that are shaping the future of autonomous vehicles and advanced manufacturing.
We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement — your passion for technology and problem-solving mindset are what truly matter to us.
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