Forward Deployed Engineering Manager
Core
Lead a specialized team of engineers bridging core products with real-world field-deployed environments, overseeing physical integration of technology into complex hardware ecosystems.
Role type
Senior Engineering Manager (Hardware/Software Integration)
Builds
Field-deployed autonomous systems for enterprise and government customers
Domain
Autonomous systems, IoT, robotics, industrial automation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Hardware/Software integration, Team leadership, Field deployment strategy, Architectural design, Stakeholder management, Crisis management
Preferred skills
Networking protocols, Full-stack software understanding, Edge computing
Technologies
Cloud services, APIs, Database management, Firmware, Edge computing
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor a team of Solutions Engineers, Manage technical strategy for deploying applications in non-standard environments, Act as lead architect for high-stakes customer integrations, Serve as primary technical liaison for enterprise customers, Communicate field-testing results and hardware compatibility issues to Product and R&D teams
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities