Forward Deployed Engineer

We\’re working with a pioneering company at the cutting edge of artificial intelligence and industrial technology. Their software is deployed in some of the most demanding environments in the world—helping major manufacturing operations run smarter, faster, and more reliably.

Their systems make billions of dollars’ worth of decisions in real time, operating 24/7 in high-volume production environments. The work sits at the crossroads of AI, software engineering, and deep domain knowledge in physics, chemistry, and manufacturing.

About the Company

Our client is a fast-moving, technically elite team that designs, builds, and deploys AI solutions directly on customer sites. They have a strong engineering culture focused on building products quickly and iteratively—often solving problems hands-on, in the field, without the red tape of traditional industrial software development. Their engineers spend significant time with customers, identifying pain points, prototyping solutions, and shipping to production—all with minimal process and maximum autonomy.

The Role: Forward Deployed Engineer

This is an amazing opportunity to work in a highly dynamic environment where you’ll lead technical deployments end-to-end. As a Forward Deployed Engineer, you\’ll act as the on-the-ground CTO—deeply understanding the customer’s environment and challenges, then designing, building, and deploying solutions using the latest in AI and software.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and solve real-world problems rooted in manufacturing, operations, physics, and chemistry
• Develop and deploy software across the full tech stack—from data analysis and modelling to frontend/backend engineering
• Work closely with cross-functional teams both on-site and at HQ
• Rapidly iterate on prototypes and consolidate into robust production-grade tools

You may be a good fit if you have:

• Experience in a technical, hands-on role such as software engineer, data scientist, or AI engineer
• Strong programming skills (Python, C/C++, Go, TypeScript, or Java preferred)
• A background in engineering, physics, computer science, or a related field
• A product-focused mindset and interest in delivering polished user experiences
• A desire to work primarily in-office and travel frequently (~25%) to customer sites
• Excellent communication skills and comfort working in dynamic, ambiguous environments