Lead Forward Deployed Engineer

Pelico • Miami, FL

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Pelico is building a Forward Deployed Engineers team focused on data engineering, AI-driven automation, and customer problem-solving. The Lead Forward Deployed Engineer works with Pelico leadership and senior executives at large enterprise customers to design and deliver mission-critical AI systems for aerospace and advanced manufacturing operations. The role turns AI capabilities into measurable, repeatable operational outcomes and helps formalize and scale the Forward Deployed function.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in Data, Software, ML, or Forward Deployed roles, ideally in customer-facing work.
• Strong end-to-end data skills, from ingestion to production, including Python, SQL, Snowflake, DBT, Airflow, and AWS.
• Comfort working with complex enterprise data, including ERP, supply chain, and manufacturing data.
• Clear communication skills and strong business acumen.
• Ability to work autonomously and effectively in a fast-moving startup environment.
• Proven experience scaling initiatives and leading high-performing teams.
• Actively embraces AI tools and is curious about adopting new ways of working.
• Hands-on experience with AI-assisted workflows for writing, research, analysis, coding, or productivity, and a genuine interest in developments in these tools.

Nice To Haves

• Strong solution-framing skills, including taking a customer need or issue through to a clear execution plan.
• Systems-thinking, ownership, and execution mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex enterprise deployments from scoping through production.
• Build and ship production-grade AI and data systems using Java, Python, SQL, and cloud technologies.
• Establish modern data stacks, architect scalable data pipelines, and deploy AI-powered agents for operations teams.
• Integrate with ERP, MES, PLM, and broader industrial ecosystems.
• Translate operational ambiguity into structured execution and engage directly with enterprise customers.
• Formalize best practices and scale the Forward Deployed function.
• Work directly with Pelico leadership and senior executives at enterprise customers to deliver AI systems and operational outcomes.

Benefits

• Meaningful equity.
• Competitive salary benchmarked to the employee's market.
• Flexible, hybrid work model.
• Health coverage.
• Dental coverage.
• Vision coverage.
• Learning and development budget.
• Opportunity to work with complex manufacturing operations.
• Modern Miami office workspace and remote flexibility.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Direct work with aerospace and manufacturing customers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed