Lead Forward Deployed Engineer US - Miami

Pelico•Miami, FL

7h•Onsite

About The Position

We are creating the factory of the future where disruptions are avoided, processes synchronized and value captured. Our factory operations management platform enables factory teams to be more agile and resilient in a world where supply chain disruptions occur every 16 minutes. Pelico empowers users to identify bottlenecks, avoid problems, and focus on innovation instead of fire-fighting. Since our foundation in 2019, we’ve partnered with industry leaders across aerospace, industrial equipment, and luxury watchmaking, revolutionizing factory operations in over 15 countries. Esteemed clients include Airbus, Safran, Cartier, Daikin, and Eaton. Our Team With a dynamic team of over 180 professionals across the US and France, Pelico is a melting pot of top-tier talent from Tech, Data Science, and Manufacturing domains. Our collaborative environment fosters innovation and excellence, driving us to solve complex challenges and shape the future of manufacturing. Our work has been recognized by Safran (Digital Transformation Award) and Microsoft (scale-up of the year). Engineering turns Product ambition into scalable, reliable solutions that empower on-site operational teams. We design a platform that handles high volumes, concurrent users, and complex workflows, while remaining modular, maintainable, and future-proof. Your Mission Pelico is building its Forward Deployed Engineers Team — hands-on builders who thrive at the intersection of data engineering, AI-driven automation, and customer problem-solving. You will turn AI capabilities into measurable operational outcomes, and make those outcomes repeatable. You sit at the intersection of Engineering, Product, and Customer Operations, ensuring technology translates into structured, scalable value for customers. As Lead Forward Deployed Engineer, you will work directly with Pelico’s leadership and with senior executives at our largest enterprise customers. You will design and deliver mission-critical AI systems that sit at the core of aerospace and advanced manufacturing operations. This role lives at the intersection of: Data Engineering AI-driven automation Enterprise system architecture Strategic customer engagement You will stand up modern data stacks, architect production-grade pipelines, and deploy AI-powered agents that fundamentally reshape how operations teams work. Ready to Shape Pelico’s Early Product? This is a high-ownership technical leadership role. You will design and ship production systems, architect scalable data pipelines, engage directly with enterprise customers, and influence go-to-market strategy — all while shaping Pelico’s early product and deployment playbook. From your first weeks, you will be in front of customers, shipping production-grade code, and contributing to strategic, high-impact deployments.

Requirements

5+ years in Data, Software, ML, or Forward Deployed roles, ideally customer-facing
Strong end-to-end data skills: ingestion to production (Python, SQL, Snowflake/DBT/Airflow, AWS)
Comfortable with complexe enterprise data (ERP, supply chain, manufacturing)
Solution Framing end-to-end from a customer need / issue
Clear communicator with strong business acumen
Autonomous, scrappy, and effective in fast-moving startup environments
Hands-on with AI, LLMs, and automation to accelerate execution
Systems thinker with strong ownership and execution mindset
Proven experience scaling initiatives and leading high-performing teams

Responsibilities

Lead complex enterprise deployments from scoping to production
Build and ship production-grade AI and data systems (Java, Python, SQL, cloud)⚠️
Integrate with ERP, MES, PLM, and broader industrial ecosystems
Translate operational ambiguity into structured execution
Formalize best practices and scale the Forward Deployed function

Benefits

Join an exciting adventure with a lot of challenges at all levels!
Work on a highly impactful AI-native product that transforms how the world's leading manufacturers plan and optimize operations
Miami office location with modern workspace and collaborative environment
Competitive compensation including base salary, performance bonus, and equity (Stock Options for every Pelican)
Comprehensive benefits package:
Premium health, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) with company match
Generous PTO policy + company holidays
Professional development: Budget for conferences, courses, and learning
Flexible work arrangements with remote flexibility
Work directly with world-class aerospace and manufacturing customers
Collaborative, impact-driven culture with quarterly team events