Founding FDE
Core
Forward Deployed Engineer who deploys sensor hardware units at utility and industrial sites, integrates them into operator workflows, and translates field observations into product insights for the founding team.
Role type
Founding Forward Deployed Engineer (Field Operations & Product Discovery)
Builds
Functional field integrations (scripts, API connections, rough dashboards) and sensor hardware units for water/wastewater utilities
Domain
Water and wastewater industry, visual intelligence, automation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Engineering background (CS, Environmental Engineering, Physics, Bioengineering), hands-on build experience, ability to script and connect APIs, rapid prototyping, operator workflow analysis
Preferred skills
Technical background in water/wastewater industry, experience with sensor hardware deployment
Technologies
Scripts, API connections, sensor hardware units
Responsibilities
Deploy and integrate sensor hardware units at pilot sites from installation to operator onboarding, build functional field integrations quickly, serve as single point of contact for pilot operators, translate field observations into structured product signal, feed the product discovery loop with deployment learnings, support software platform launch and hardware ramp with real data
Seniority
Founding, hands-on IC with product ownership
