Lead Forward Deployed Engineer

Boston, United States

We are looking for an experienced Lead Forward Deployed Engineer to lead the design and delivery of enterprise-grade AI and data solutions for complex industrial and manufacturing environments.

This role sits at the intersection of data engineering, AI-driven automation, software development, and enterprise customer engagement. You will work closely with senior leadership and enterprise customers to build mission-critical AI systems that improve manufacturing operations, strengthen supply chain visibility, and drive measurable business outcomes.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with business acumen, customer-facing experience, and the ability to translate complex operational challenges into scalable technology solutions. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on engineering while building and scaling high-performing teams and delivery practices.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Lead complex enterprise deployments from initial scoping and solution design through implementation and production rollout.
  
• Build, develop, and deploy production-grade AI and data systems using Java, Python, SQL, and cloud technologies.
  
• Design and implement modern data stacks, scalable data pipelines, and AI-powered agents to improve operational efficiency.
  
• Integrate enterprise systems such as ERP, MES, PLM, and other industrial technology platforms.
  
• Work directly with enterprise customers and senior stakeholders to understand operational challenges and define effective technical solutions.
  
• Translate ambiguous business and operational requirements into structured technical plans and execution strategies.
  
• Drive end-to-end delivery of AI-driven automation and data engineering initiatives.
  
• Ensure solutions are scalable, reliable, and aligned with customer requirements and business objectives.
  
• Establish engineering best practices, reusable frameworks, and standardized deployment methodologies.
  
• Help formalize and scale the Forward Deployed Engineering function.
  
• Collaborate with leadership, product, engineering, and customer teams to deliver measurable operational outcomes.
  
• Mentor engineers, provide technical direction, and contribute to building high-performing teams.
  

Required Skills and Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Data Engineering, Software Engineering, Machine Learning, or Forward Deployed Engineering roles.
  
• Prior experience in customer-facing technical or enterprise solution delivery roles is preferred.
  
• Hands-on proficiency in Python and SQL.
  
• Experience with modern data engineering tools and platforms such as Snowflake, dbt, Airflow, and AWS.
  
• Strong understanding of cloud-based architecture, scalable data pipelines, and production-grade data systems.
  
• Experience working with complex enterprise data environments, preferably involving ERP, supply chain, production, and manufacturing systems.
  
• Ability to design and deliver AI-powered solutions and automation workflows for real-world business challenges.
  
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage confidently with enterprise customers and senior executives.
  
• Excellent business acumen and the ability to connect technical solutions with measurable business outcomes.
  
• Proven experience leading initiatives, scaling technical functions, and managing high-performing teams.
  
• Ability to work autonomously and adapt quickly in fast-paced, evolving environments.
  

Preferred Skills

• Strong solution-framing capabilities, with the ability to take customer requirements or operational challenges and convert them into clear execution plans.
  
• Experience working with AI tools and AI-assisted workflows for coding, research, analysis, writing, and productivity.
  
• Curiosity about emerging AI technologies and the ability to adopt new tools and approaches to improve engineering efficiency.
  
• Strong systems-thinking capabilities and an ownership-driven approach to problem-solving and execution.
  
• Experience in manufacturing, aerospace, industrial operations, or supply chain technology environments.
  

What Makes This Opportunity Interesting

• Opportunity to work on complex AI and data engineering challenges across advanced manufacturing and industrial operations.
  
• Direct engagement with senior enterprise stakeholders and leadership teams.
  
• Exposure to large-scale enterprise deployments across global markets.
  
• Opportunity to build and scale a Forward Deployed Engineering function.
  
• Meaningful equity participation and competitive, market-aligned compensation.
  
• Flexible hybrid working model with a focus on outcomes and ownership.
  
• Health, dental, and vision coverage.
  
• Learning and development budget to support continuous professional growth.
  
• Opportunity to work with leading aerospace and manufacturing organizations.
  
• Access to a collaborative, fast-moving team environment.
  
• Modern Miami office, remote flexibility, and 401(k) with company match.