Forward Deployed DevOps Lead
Core
Lead end-to-end deployment of AI-driven simulation software into customer-owned enterprise infrastructure, acting as a Field CTO for strategic accounts.
Role type
Senior IC DevOps Lead / Field CTO
Builds
Kubernetes-based simulation platform deployments for engineering and manufacturing clients
Domain
Deep-tech, AI inference, multi-physics simulation, Aerospace & Defense, Energy, Semiconductors
Deliverable
production ML models | infrastructure
Required skills
Kubernetes, cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, Open Stack, RHOS), infrastructure-as-code (Crossplane, Terraform, Helm), OCI ecosystem, enterprise IT navigation, regulated environment experience, team building, executive communication
Preferred skills
on-prem / HPC scientific environments experience
Technologies
Kubernetes, AWS, Azure, Open Stack, RHOS, Crossplane, Terraform, Helm, OCI
Responsibilities
Lead technical conversations with customer CIOs and CTOs to scope and resolve escalations; oversee deployment programmes and identify blockers; recruit and develop regional deployment engineers; provide hands-on technical judgment for complex infrastructure or security challenges; align commercial commitments with deployment realities.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with executive presence
