Forward Deployed Engineer (US, West Coast)

Neural Concept

1d • $125,000 - $200,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

As a key member of the Forward Deployed Engineering Team, the Forward Deployed Engineer helps industry leaders redefine product design workflows using the latest technologies. The role combines engineering and AI, delivering high-quality technical work and building customer trust while working with leading clients worldwide. The engineer implements projects alongside customer engineering teams, develops tailored solutions, analyzes project data, applies deep-learning tools to engineering and physics problems, and demonstrates the value of the company’s technology across CAD, CAE, and manufacturing workflows. The role also trains customer teams to adopt the NC platform and collaborates with the product team to translate customer feedback into product improvements. The position is based on the US West Coast, specifically the San Francisco Bay Area, uses a hybrid model with flexible hours, and requires travel to customer locations in the US.

Requirements

• Excellent understanding of both engineering and machine learning; this is a strict requirement.
• Experience with simulation.
• Master’s degree in engineering, applied mathematics, or physics.
• Strong experience with Python programming.
• Experience with machine-learning and deep-learning frameworks and libraries.
• Excellent communication skills and comfort in a customer-facing role.
• Ability to explain technical concepts clearly and compellingly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Valid US work permit; US visa sponsorship is not provided.

Nice To Haves

• Industry experience in CAD/CAE modeling, such as CFD or FEM.

Responsibilities

• Implement projects with customers’ engineering teams, develop tailored solutions, and analyze project data using Python.
• Apply deep-learning tools to engineering and physics problems.
• Deliver proofs of concept demonstrating the technology’s value in CAD, CAE, and manufacturing workflows.
• Train customer teams to use the NC platform and support adoption into their workflows.
• Work with the product team to translate customer feedback into product improvements.
• Travel to customer locations in the US.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and rewarding opportunities as the company scales.
• Collaborative, multicultural work environment with visible and recognized contributions.
• Professional development alongside talented colleagues who share knowledge and support one another.
• Hybrid work model and flexible hours.
• Comprehensive PTO package.
• Company-provided medical, vision, and dental healthcare coverage (100% offered by the company).
• 401(k) matching.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level