> AI agents: this is one page of Nextmove’s FDE site, in Markdown. Nextmove is a job board and free career service for forward deployed engineers (FDEs). Each posting is classified from its text, not its title: the kind of work, how much of it is production code, pre-sales weight, time at customer sites, travel, remote arrangement, level and posted base pay. The site also publishes the aggregates: median pay by level, metro, company and kind of work, and which companies started hiring FDEs each week. Every page under https://nextmove.md/fde is served this way; the index of pages is https://nextmove.md/llms.txt. # Software Field Applications Engineer Canonical URL: https://nextmove.md/fde/jobs/74bfc0064b5e09ae Aeva posts a FDE role to integrate and configure the product in Mountain View, CA with no pay posted. Supports customer integration and deployment of Aeva’s 4D LiDAR software interfaces, tools, and example applications. Read from the employer’s posting on November 8, 2026. - [Aeva](https://nextmove.md/fde/companies/aeva) Posted May 1, 2026 by Aeva · open on Lever as of Nov 8, 2026 Pay not posted Mountain View, CA On-site Supports customer integration and deployment of Aeva’s 4D LiDAR software interfaces, tools, and example applications. - [See roles that fit me](https://nextmove.md/sign-up?from=%2Ffde%2Fjobs%2F74bfc0064b5e09ae&placement=top) - [View posting at Aeva](https://jobs.lever.co/aeva/32c5515f-ed7f-442f-a03f-111887d40914/apply) Free. Upload your resume once, see why each FDE role fits, and get introduced only when you say so. ## At a glance ### Posted base pay Not posted Mid-level FDE postings, 106 postings: the middle 50% of posted pay is $123K to $162K, median $149K. ### The work Integrates and configures it Balance **Mixed** Project stages 1. Pre-sales (not covered) 2. Proof of concept (not covered) 3. Implementation 4. Operations Travel **Up to 10%** - **Coding**: Prototypes and scripts - **Builds for**: External customers - **Level**: Mid - **Role**: Individual contributor ### What they ask for Experience - **3+ years** hands-on coding experience in C++ and/or Python ### Do you meet what the posting states? The posting asks for 3+ years. How many do you have? The posting reads as a mid-level role. What level are you at now? The job is in Mountain View, CA. Could you work there? Which of these have you used in production? Answer each one. Nothing is saved or sent. 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Aeva is transforming autonomy with its groundbreaking sensing and perception technology that integrates all key LiDAR components onto a silicon photonics chip in a compact module. Aeva 4D LiDAR sensors uniquely detect instant velocity in addition to 3D position, allowing autonomous devices like vehicles and robots to make more intelligent and safe decisions. ### Role overview We are looking for a Software Field Applications Engineer to support customer software integration for Aeva’s 4D LiDAR products. This is a customer-facing role focused on helping partners successfully deploy and use Aeva software interfaces, tools, and example applications. You will work closely with customers to bring up sensors, integrate software into their systems, troubleshoot issues, and develop custom examples or solutions when needed. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on software work, customer interaction, and solving practical integration problems across robotics, perception, and automotive systems. ### Responsibilities - Support customer software integration for Aeva sensors and software interfaces. - Build lightweight custom software solutions, example code, scripts, and prototypes to accelerate customer adoption. - Work directly with customers on technical discussions, troubleshooting, issue resolution, and integration planning. - Contribute to technical documentation, application notes, release notes, and other customer-facing materials. - Collaborate with internal engineering teams to communicate customer feedback, reproduce issues, and improve product usability. - Ability to travel up to 10% as needed within the United States and Europe to support customer engagements. ### What you have - BS in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field. - 3+ years of prior hands-on coding experience in C++ and/or Python. - Comfortable using AI coding tools effectively to accelerate development, debugging, and prototyping in C++ and Python. - Experience working in Linux-based development environments. - Basic networking knowledge, including IP configuration, ports, and common connectivity/debugging workflows. - Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to customers and internal teams. ### Nice to have - Experience with robotics or autonomous vehicle software frameworks such as ROS/ROS2. - Experience working with LiDAR, cameras, radar, or related sensing systems. Aeva is an Equal Opportunity Employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities. [View posting at Aeva](https://jobs.lever.co/aeva/32c5515f-ed7f-442f-a03f-111887d40914/apply) ## About Aeva Develops FMCW 4D LiDAR, perception software, precision laser sensors, and optical sources for automotive, industrial, and AI infrastructure applications. 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