Forward Deployed Engineer - USA (NYC)
About The Position
Neara is creating a reality where power grids can be stress-tested against extreme weather before it happens. Using advanced machine learning, Neara builds engineering-grade, physics-enabled digital twins of electricity grids across four continents. This technology helps asset owners understand their challenges and implement viable solutions for millions of kilometers of infrastructure. By simulating extreme weather and structural stress at a network-wide scale, Neara empowers major utilities to identify risks, optimize investments, and build a more resilient global energy future. The team consists of individuals dedicated to making a real-world impact through AI and machine learning, accelerating processes from data classification to complex scenario analysis. They foster a culture of innovation where everyone shares ownership of the mission and are seeking talented individuals to expand their global impact. This role is for a Forward Deployed Engineer who will serve as the technical expert for Neara's most strategic enterprise customers. The position is a crucial combination of technical consulting and hands-on software development. The engineer will be embedded with customers, responsible for designing and building custom, high-impact solutions on and integrated with the Neara platform. The goal is to unlock new capabilities, automate complex workflows, and maximize business value. The individual will be the primary technical architect for creating tailored customer solutions, working directly with customer engineers and business stakeholders. This role requires a proactive problem-solver who can communicate complex technical concepts to various audiences.
Requirements
- Experience as a Software Engineer or Forward-Deployed Engineer building and delivering custom technical solutions at the enterprise level.
- Experience working directly with customers or in a consulting capacity is ideal.
- Strong experience in TypeScript, JavaScript, Java, and Python.
- Proficient with modern development tools including Git, Node, npm, and the terminal/command line.
- Proven ability to rapidly understand and utilize proprietary SDKs and RESTful APIs (following the OpenAPI Specification) to build robust, integrated solutions.
- Skilled in data analysis, integration, and building tailored tools (e.g., macros, data pipelines) to deliver maximum customer value.
- Exceptional ability to communicate complex technical topics clearly to both engineers and executives, driving consensus and empowering customers.
Responsibilities
- Actively use the Neara SDK and platform APIs to develop custom solutions that extend platform functionality.
- Build custom, high-impact features using the Neara SDK, including writing code in Typescript/Javascript and the platform's declarative scripting language to automate project changes, integrate real-time third-party data, and manipulate the network model.
- Develop custom visualizations, calculations, and advanced data analysis features.
- Create tailored user interface elements to simplify and automate complex user workflows.
- Build robust integrations using platform APIs to synchronize project data with external enterprise systems.
- Serve as the trusted deep technical advisor to customers, translating complex business needs into clear, actionable technical designs and implementation strategies.
- Lead targeted, hands-on training and workshops focused on the Neara SDK, API, and best practices for custom solution development.
- Work closely with adjacent teams to identify emerging customer needs and strategic opportunities for leveraging custom development to fuel account growth.
- Lead configuration, reporting, and data integration efforts to ensure the Neara platform is meticulously aligned with the customer's technical environment and strategic priorities.
Benefits
- A highly competitive compensation package, including a significant equity component.
- The opportunity to work on a cutting-edge, 3D physics-enabled platform.
- A direct path to becoming a highly sought-after technical leader.
- The ability to shape the platform's evolution by feeding real-world enterprise needs back into the product roadmap.
- Flexible hours and working arrangements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
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