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title: 'Forward Deployed Engineer - Defence at C3 AI'
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# Forward Deployed Engineer - Defence at C3 AI

- **Company:** C3 AI
- **Location:** London Greater London England, United Kingdom
- **Posted:** 2026-06-22
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-17
- **Apply:** https://c3.ai/job-description/8603102002?gh_jid=8603102002

## Job description

C3 AI (NYSE: AI), is the Enterprise AI application software company. C3 AI delivers a family of fully integrated products including the C3 Agentic AI Platform, an end-to-end platform for developing, deploying, and operating enterprise AI applications, C3 AI applications, a portfolio of industry-specific SaaS enterprise AI applications that enable the digital transformation of organizations globally, and C3 Generative AI, a suite of domain-specific generative AI offerings for the enterprise. Learn more at: [C3 AI](https://c3.ai/)

As a Forward Deployed Engineer, you will be engineering full-stack AI-driven web applications on the C3 AI Platform, working directly with customers to design, develop, and deploy production applications, demos, and proofs-of-technology. An ideal candidate possesses strategic and analytical aptitude, software development expertise, and excellent interpersonal skills. You will work with some of the largest and most demanding organisations on the planet to build the next generation of AI-powered enterprise applications. You will work directly with data scientists, software engineers, and subject matter experts to define new analytics capabilities that give our customers the information they need to make decisions under pressure and accelerate their digital transformation.

This is a frontline role on some of the most consequential AI programmes in UK and European defence today. You will help design and deploy AI that keeps aircraft and platforms mission-ready through predictive maintenance, that sharpens decision-making through Digital Targeting, and that sustains operations through logistics in contested and degraded environments. These are live programmes with real operational stakes, delivered into demanding, secure settings across the UK MOD, NATO, and allied European partners.

This role supports defence programmes that require UK Security Clearance. Candidates must hold, or be able to obtain and maintain, [SC / NATO] clearance. Eligibility is set by the contracting authority and typically requires a minimum of five years’ continuous UK residence.

## Responsibilities

- Develop and deploy applications. Engineer full-stack, AI-based enterprise applications on the C3 AI Platform.
- Mentor junior team members. Share coding standards and design techniques with less experienced engineers.
- Conduct design and code reviews. Review customer software applications for quality, architecture, and best practices.
- Test and enhance customer applications. Troubleshoot, test, and improve customer software applications directly and on behalf of customers.
- Deliver technical enablement. Lead technical deep-dives, product demonstrations, and customer training sessions.
- Write documentation. Produce application specifications, technical documentation, and supporting artifacts.
- Identify and mitigate risk. Continuously surface technical risks and gaps; devise mitigation strategies in anticipation of customer needs.
- Drive product improvement. Work closely with product management and engineering to improve the overall quality of C3 AI software.

## Qualifications

- MSc or Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM), or a comparable area of study.
- 5+ years of professional software development experience with object-oriented programming languages.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to work effectively on a cross-functional team.
- Analytical, problem-solving abilities, organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to travel as needed.

## Preferred qualifications

- PhD in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM), or a comparable area of study.
- Experience deploying enterprise-scale applications.
- Proficient Software development expertise with JavaScript and Python.
- Proficient with Git or other version control software.
- Experience working with JavaScript frameworks such as React, Redux, Vue, Backbone, or Angular.

C3 AI provides excellent benefits, a competitive compensation package and generous equity plan. C3 AI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected characteristics, including disabled and veteran status.

## About C3 AI

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: C3 AI provides a leading Enterprise AI platform and a portfolio of over 40 turnkey AI applications to accelerate digital transformation for global organizations.
- **Entity Type**: Public (NYSE: AI)
- **Headquarters**: Redwood City, California, USA
- **Founded**: 2009
- **Founders**: Thomas M. Siebel

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Enterprise AI Software, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning
- **Target customers**: B2B, serving large enterprises and government agencies across manufacturing, energy, financial services, defense & intelligence, healthcare, and the public sector.
- **Mission or purpose statement**: To solve previously unsolvable problems at massive scale by providing enterprise-scale AI applications that can be implemented in weeks and deliver meaningful economic value.

## Products & Services
- **C3 Agentic AI Platform**: An end-to-end platform for developing, deploying, and operating enterprise AI applications, supporting the full value chain with prebuilt, configurable applications for reliability, fraud detection, sensor network health, supply network optimization, energy management, anti-money laundering, and customer engagement. [c3.ai](https://c3.ai/)
- **C3 Generative AI**: Domain-specific applications that provide a unified knowledge source for the enterprise.
- **AI Application Suites**: Pre-built, industry-specific SaaS applications including AI CRM Suite, Asset Performance Suite, Defense & Intelligence Suite, Financial Services Suite, State & Local Government Suite, Supply Chain Suite, and Sustainability Suite. [c3.ai](https://c3.ai/)
- **C3 AI Ex Machina**: A no-code interface to design, develop, and deploy AI solutions and analytics. [c3.ai](https://c3.ai/)
- **C3 AI Studio**: A low-code interface to develop, deploy, and operate enterprise AI applications. [c3.ai](https://c3.ai/)
- **Deep Code Tools**: Access via Visual Studio, Jupyter Notebook, R, Python, and Scala. [c3.ai](https://c3.ai/)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: As of mid-2025, the market cap fluctuates; recent reports place it in the range of $2–$4 billion (publicly traded, value changes daily).
- **Key Metric (Revenue)**: For fiscal year 2024, C3 AI reported total revenue of approximately $310 million (public filing data).
- **Key Metric (Funding)**: N/A – Public company, no recent funding rounds.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Google Cloud (Partner of the Year), Microsoft, Amazon, Raytheon, FIS, Baker Hughes, and others. [c3.ai](https://c3.ai/company/)
- **Growth Signals**: Over 300 clients and partners including Shell, Bank of America, the U.S. Air Force, Koch Industries, Cargill, Nucor, and AMD. Named a Leader in the Forrester Wave for AI & ML Platforms (2022, 2024) and an IDC MarketScape Leader. [c3.ai](https://c3.ai/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/25_0917_C3_AI_Fact_Sheet.pdf)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Proven Track Record**: 15+ years of enterprise AI success and deployment at some of the world’s largest organizations. [c3.ai](https://c3.ai/)
- **Integrated Platform**: Offers a unified family of deep-code, low-code, and no-code tools, enabling rapid development and deployment across diverse use cases.
- **Pre-built Applications**: Over 40 turnkey AI applications designed for high-value use cases, reducing time-to-value for customers.
- **Strong Partner Ecosystem**: Deep integrations with major cloud providers (Google Cloud, Microsoft, AWS) and systems integrators, providing a robust go-to-market and delivery network.
- **Customer Base**: Trusted by over 300 clients, including highly regulated industries (defense, finance, energy), demonstrating reliability and security.

## Strategic Focus
- **Current priorities**: Expanding the C3 Agentic AI Platform and Generative AI offerings, deepening partnerships with cloud providers (especially Google Cloud), and extending into new verticals like healthcare and state/local government. Continued investment in its Guadalajara, Mexico engineering hub as a center for innovation. [c3.ai](https://c3.ai/careers/)
- **Growth direction**: Scaling from early adopters to broader enterprise adoption, with a focus on measurable ROI for customers and expanding the partner ecosystem for global reach.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture highlights**: Emphasizes a culture of curiosity, integrity, collective intelligence, and innovation. Described as a team-oriented environment where employees solve "previously unsolvable" problems. [c3.ai](https://c3.ai/careers/)
- **Remote/hybrid/office policy**: Offers a mix of on-site and remote roles. Major offices in Redwood City (HQ), Guadalajara (second-largest engineering hub), and others across the US, Europe, and Asia. [c3.ai](https://c3.ai/careers/)
- **Notable perks**:
    - **Equity**: Restricted stock units (RSUs) granted to all full-time employees.
    - **Education**: Full tuition coverage for a master’s degree in computer science from the University of Illinois; $25,000 cash bonus, 15% raise, and stock grant upon completion.
    - **Parental Leave**: Up to 10–12 weeks paid leave for mothers, 4 weeks for all parents.
    - **Time Off**: 15 days PTO (increasing with tenure) plus 10 paid holidays.
    - **Health**: Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage; global health insurance for business travelers.
    - **Retirement**: 401K plan via Charles Schwab.
    - **Continuous Learning**: Monthly training sessions, weekly lunch-and-learns, and bonuses for completing online courses.
- **Engineering culture**: Strong focus on full-stack, scalable enterprise AI applications. Interns and early professionals receive mentorship, bonuses for self-learning, and support for professional development. [c3.ai](https://c3.ai/careers/)

## Sources
1. [c3.ai](https://c3.ai/)
2. [c3.ai - Company Page](https://c3.ai/company/)
3. [c3.ai - Careers Page](https://c3.ai/careers/)
4. [c3.ai - Fact Sheet (PDF)](https://c3.ai/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/25_0917_C3_AI_Fact_Sheet.pdf)
5. [LinkedIn - C3 AI](https://www.linkedin.com/company/c3-ai-enterprise-ai)

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