Forward Deployed Operator - Software Engineering
Core
Deploy and configure software solutions inside manufacturing plants and industrial sites to solve real operational problems for portfolio companies.
Role type
Forward Deployed Software Engineer (Industrial/Manufacturing)
Builds
Custom code, data pipelines, integrations, and configurations for ERP, MES, and SCADA systems
Domain
Manufacturing, Defence, Industrial Operations
Required skills
Python, TypeScript, Java, SQL, Data Modeling, System Integration, Build-vs-Buy Judgment, User Training, Outcome Ownership
Preferred skills
German, Italian, OPC UA, PLC exports, LLM-backed tools, Manufacturing domain knowledge
Technologies
Palantir Foundry, ERP, MES, SCADA, PLM, BI products
Responsibilities
Diagnose operational problems with plant staff, deploy/configure existing tools, write custom code for gaps, integrate data systems, clean and model production data, train users and document solutions, track adoption and outcome metrics
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
