Forward Deployed Engineer

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Join Our Dynamic TeamAt OpenAI, our Forward Deployed Engineering team collaborates closely with clients to transform groundbreaking research into fully operational systems. We are situated at the crossroads of customer engagement and foundational platform innovation.Your Role AwaitsAs a Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE), you will spearhead intricate end-to-end implementations of cutting-edge models in production, directly working with our most vital clients. Your responsibilities will encompass discovery, technical scoping, system architecture, development, and production deployment while collaborating closely with customer engineering and domain experts.Success will be measured through the adoption of production systems, tangible workflow enhancements, and feedback-driven evaluations that influence product and model trajectories. You will engage with our Product, Research, Partnerships, Governance, Risk & Compliance, Security, and Go-To-Market teams.This position is based in Tokyo, embracing a hybrid work model of three days in the office weekly, with relocation assistance available for new hires. The role includes travel primarily within Japan.Language Proficiency RequiredTo excel in this role, you must be fully bilingual in Japanese and English (both spoken and written). Please ensure your resume is submitted in English, as the interview process will involve discussions in both languages.Your ResponsibilitiesOversee technical delivery from initial prototype to stable production across various deployments.Develop full-stack systems that enhance customer value and improve learning processes.Collaborate closely with customer teams, understanding their needs and guiding the adoption of your solutions.Define project scope, sequence delivery, and proactively eliminate obstacles.Balance trade-offs between scope, speed, and quality, adjusting plans as necessary to ensure timely delivery.Contribute to coding directly when clarity or progress relies on it.Document effective practices into tools, playbooks, or reusable components for team use.Provide field insights to assist Research and Product teams in identifying model strengths and areas for improvement.Ensure teams maintain momentum through clear communication and follow-up.Ideal Candidate CharacteristicsPossess a strong technical background combined with excellent problem-solving skills.Demonstrate an ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.Showcase exceptional communication skills, especially in bilingual settings.Have a passion for leveraging technology to solve complex challenges.

Transforming Ideas into RealityAt Tailor, we aim to simplify the complexities of product development, enabling anyone to become a product creator. We envision a world where individuals can effortlessly bring their ideas to life, breaking down the barriers between business and engineering while integrating diverse expertise and technologies.We are looking for individuals who resonate with our mission to "democratize product creation."What is Tailor Platform?We provide the Tailor Platform, a powerful tool that facilitates rapid development of business systems, empowering more individuals to create products. In essence, the Tailor Platform is a "Headless ERP for Enterprises," designed for large enterprises (defined as those with over 3,000 employees) to offer a core system in a headless format.We were the first in the world to launch a "Headless ERP" that dramatically enhances the flexibility and scalability of traditional ERP systems, which manage comprehensive business applications such as order processing, inventory, accounting, and organization. We are expanding this innovative solution to major corporations in Japan and the U.S.Our Market ChallengeThe ERP market constitutes approximately 30% of the entire software industry, making it a colossal sector. Globally, the ERP software market reached $48 billion in 2022 and is expected to double to $96 billion by 2032 (source: Precedence Research). In Japan, the software market is anticipated to grow from over ¥5 trillion in 2024 to over ¥8.5 trillion by 2029, with ERP at its core.We are witnessing a shift in mid to large-sized enterprises from all-in-one package systems to Best of Breed cloud SaaS solutions tailored for specific use cases. The role of core systems is evolving, emphasizing the need for systems that can rapidly adapt to changes in business and technology environments and easily integrate with external software through APIs.About Professional ServicesOur Professional Services team is committed to deeply supporting our clients in resolving their challenges. In Japan, many businesses outsource system development rather than relying on in-house resources. We offer a range of services on the Tailor Platform, including backend application development, frontend application solutions, and business consulting.Support for IT strategy planning and SMOPMO support including application implementationTo enhance our clients' competitive edge and address management challenges, we emphasize adaptability to change. Maximizing the advantages of the Tailor Platform requires a collaborative approach to product development and organizational design that embraces flexibility and rapid pivoting.We weave together the latest technology and creativity to support the future of society. By leveraging the enterprise-level Headless ERP platform, Tailor Platform, we provide solutions to corporate management challenges, creating a cycle of business evolution that accelerates problem-solving through the ongoing evolution of the Tailor Platform.

Tailor is looking for a Forward Deployed Engineer based in Tokyo. This role centers on delivering technical solutions directly to clients and supporting product integration in practical, real-world environments. Key responsibilities Engage with clients to gather requirements and understand their specific challenges Work alongside cross-functional teams to implement and integrate tailor’s products Assist with deployments, ensuring that solutions address client needs effectively Location This position is based in Tokyo.

NOTE: This position supports our U.S. Government initiatives but is based in the vibrant city of Tokyo, Japan.Join a Transformative OrganizationAt Palantir, we develop cutting-edge software that drives data-informed decisions and operations across various sectors. Our innovative platforms enable partners to create lifesaving therapies, anticipate supply chain disruptions, locate missing persons, and much more.Position OverviewAs a Forward Deployed Software Engineer (FDSE), you will dive deep into our clients' most pressing challenges and create comprehensive solutions tailored to their needs. Your role involves continuously gathering feedback from both clients and teammates, allowing for iterative improvements to our products.In this position, you will implement groundbreaking technical solutions to tackle complex customer issues. Projects may begin with ambiguous inquiries such as “Why are we losing customers?” or “How can we enhance our detection of money laundering?” You will guide the process from high-level system design and prototyping to application development and data integration. Utilizing everything at your disposal—from Palantir products to open-source technologies—you'll make a significant impact.Your work will involve collaboration with customers worldwide, giving you unique insights into pivotal industries and institutions. We empower clients to detect insider trading, enhance disaster response, combat healthcare fraud, and more. Each project presents distinct challenges, requiring you to navigate various regulatory landscapes, data types, and user demographics to achieve tangible technical results.If you aspire to become an entrepreneur or a leader in engineering, Palantir offers an exceptional environment filled with talented colleagues to help you grow. You’ll learn to analyze problems, assess the implications of solutions, and become proficient in new technologies and programming languages—possibly even developing them yourself. Experience autonomy in decision-making while being supported and challenged by a thriving community.

Join Us as a Deployed EngineerAt Cognition, we're pioneering the field of applied AI, creating cutting-edge software agents that redefine engineering workflows. Our flagship product, Devin, is the world's first AI software engineer designed to assist and empower human engineers in tackling complex challenges. Our mission is to develop collaborative AI teammates that allow engineering teams to pursue ambitious goals with enhanced focus.Our talented team is comprised of elite competitive programmers, seasoned entrepreneurs, and leaders from top-tier AI companies such as Scale AI, Waymo, Tesla, Google DeepMind, and others. Together, we are committed to pushing the boundaries of AI technology.Building Devin is only the beginning; we have greater challenges ahead. If you are passionate about solving some of the world's most pressing problems and want to help create AI that can reason through real-world tasks, we invite you to apply.Your RoleAs a Deployed Engineer (DE) at Cognition, you will be a key technical expert who interacts directly with our customers. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure that clients derive maximum value from Devin. You will spearhead the technical aspects of the pre-sales process, crafting engaging product demonstrations, conducting pilot projects, and collaborating with engineering teams to identify suitable use cases for Devin.Furthermore, you will design and implement ongoing training programs and resource materials to facilitate the successful rollout of Devin among engineering teams.Key Responsibilities:Manage all technical elements of the customer journey, ensuring successful deployment and activation of Devin.Engage closely with customers to identify their technical challenges and determine optimal use cases for Devin's integration.Foster strong relationships with customer engineering teams to ensure seamless product integration and enhance user engagement.Continuously seek customer feedback, proactively implement requested features, and advocate for customer needs within the team.Utilize your product insights to contribute to the strategic roadmap development.Qualifications:A strong technical background, preferably a degree in Computer Science or a comparable field, or significant experience in leading technical sales engagements.A passion for building and a resilient attitude, essential for thriving in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

About Our TeamAt OpenAI, our Forward Deployed Engineering team is dedicated to collaborating with clients to transform groundbreaking research into robust production systems. We operate at the pivotal intersection of customer engagement and core platform innovation.About the PositionWe are seeking passionate, customer-centric software engineers to develop tailored software solutions that harness OpenAI’s APIs to tackle real-world challenges. As a Forward Deployed Software Engineer (FDSWE), you will engage directly with clients and collaborate with OpenAI’s Forward Deployed Engineers to design and implement scalable solutions, addressing their most pressing issues. You will create abstractions that resolve customer challenges and enhance our speed and quality of delivery across all engagements.Your role will involve close collaboration with Sales, Solutions Engineering, Solutions Architects, and Customer Success Managers working on the same accounts. You will also liaise with our Research and Applied Product and Engineering teams to relay valuable customer insights.This position is based in Tokyo, and we embrace a hybrid work model with three in-office days a week. We also provide relocation assistance for new hires.To excel in this role, you must be fully bilingual in Japanese and English (both spoken and written). Please submit your resume in English, as the interview process will include discussions in both languages.Your Responsibilities Will Include:Deeply engage with key customers to thoroughly understand their business challenges and technical requirements.Design, architect, and develop full-stack solutions through an iterative, experiment-driven methodology.Create comprehensive scopes of work and project plans for both proof-of-concept prototypes and full production rollouts.Collaborate hands-on with client technical teams as a trusted advisor and technical expert, coding alongside them to ensure project success.Work with Product, Research, and Applied teams to facilitate seamless customer interactions and actionable project feedback.Contribute to internal knowledge bases by documenting best practices and sharing insights gleaned from customer engagements to enhance the Forward Deployed Engineering function.Why You Will Succeed: You will thrive in this collaborative and fast-paced environment, leveraging your technical expertise to make a significant impact.

About Dialpad Dialpad is an AI-powered business communication platform that brings together calling, messaging, meetings, and contact center features in one solution. The platform uses AI to interpret conversations as they happen, helping businesses connect more effectively with customers. More than 70,000 organizations worldwide trust Dialpad, including names like WeWork, Asana, NASDAQ, AAA Insurance, COMPASS Realty, Uber, Randstad, and Tractor Supply. These companies use Dialpad to strengthen customer relationships through insights drawn from real-time AI analytics. Dialpad is advancing the Agentic AI movement, where intelligent agents do more than analyze conversations, they also take action to automate workflows, resolve customer issues, and support revenue growth in real time. The DAART initiative (Dialpad Agentic AI in Real Time) is expanding what communication platforms can do. Learn more at dialpad.com. Working at Dialpad AI is central to Dialpad’s approach. Every employee has access to advanced AI tools designed to boost productivity, support creative problem-solving, and help teams achieve strong results. Every conversation matters. The platform turns discussions into actionable insights and proactive steps for both clients and internal teams. Dialpad looks for people with genuine curiosity and high standards. The company sets ambitious goals and seeks team members who perform at their best. Core values include being scrappy, curious, optimistic, persistent, and empathetic.

Join a Company that is Changing the WorldAt Palantir, we develop the world’s foremost software platforms that empower organizations to make data-driven decisions. Our technology facilitates critical operations that enable our partners to create life-saving medical treatments, anticipate supply chain challenges, and even assist in locating missing children.About the RoleAs a Forward Deployed Software Engineer (FDSE), you will engage directly with customers to swiftly comprehend their most pressing challenges and devise innovative solutions leveraging data. Our clients count on Palantir’s platforms for their vital operations, often initiating discussions with open-ended inquiries such as “What is causing our flight delays?” or “How can we enhance our detection of money laundering activities?” In this role, you'll utilize your analytical skills, creativity, and technical expertise to drive meaningful impacts within organizations. This position offers the opportunity to gain invaluable insights and contribute to significant sectors and institutions globally.Your responsibilities will resemble those of a startup CTO: collaborating within small teams under minimal supervision and taking ownership of high-stakes projects from start to finish. A typical day may involve architectural discussions with fellow engineers, managing extensive data sets, developing custom web applications, engaging with customer executives, or strategizing for your team.Whether your ambition is to become an entrepreneur or a leader in engineering, we believe Palantir provides the ideal environment — alongside exceptional colleagues — to cultivate those aspirations. You will learn to dissect complex problems and evaluate the costs and implications of their solutions. You’ll explore new technologies and programming languages, and potentially create them. You will work independently while receiving support and challenges from a community dedicated to your growth and development.

Important: This role supports our US Government initiatives while being based in Tokyo, Japan.Join a Visionary OrganizationAt Palantir, we create the world's most advanced software to facilitate data-driven decisions and operations. Our platforms enable partners to achieve remarkable outcomes, from developing life-saving medications and predicting supply chain challenges to locating missing children and much more.Our Core MissionThe Deployment Strategist role is pivotal in harnessing data for operational excellence and real-world impact. Our clients approach us with the belief that safeguarding their personnel, producing superior goods, implementing effective healthcare policies, or delivering humanitarian aid depend on maximizing their data's potential. Deployment Strategists transform these beliefs into tangible solutions.If you are passionate about the transformative capabilities of data and technology and are eager to apply this power to solve complex challenges, we want to connect with you.Your RoleAs a Deployment Strategist, you will collaborate with a dynamic team of Engineers, Product Designers, and fellow Deployment Strategists to deploy software that addresses some of the world's most pressing issues. Your responsibility will be to integrate disparate ideas into a unified understanding of critical problems, interpret data insights, identify product needs, understand user motivations, and recognize potential impacts.Deployment Strategists are proactive problem solvers who delve into our clients' complex workflows, partner with their teams to analyze data, and explore the product landscape to enable scalable solutions. Some Deployment Strategists may also work on internal Palantir initiatives. This role demands a curious and analytical mindset, keen product intuition, and a strong sense of user empathy to empower our clients in making informed decisions.

About ai&ai& is an innovative global AI technology company committed to addressing the surging demand for artificial intelligence solutions worldwide. Our dual vision encompasses establishing a premier AI laboratory focused on localization, alongside functioning as a global provider of infrastructure and computational resources. We are constructing a cohesive, optimized global platform that seamlessly integrates next-generation data centers, heterogeneous computing services, and advanced model services. We believe in the efficacy of controlling the entire stack to build and scale AI technology effectively.At ai&, we empower small teams with the independence necessary to tackle substantial challenges. Our methodology involves breaking down large problems into digestible parts and collaboratively solving complex issues. We seek highly motivated, mission-driven individuals who exhibit strong personal agency and a thirst for knowledge. Curiosity is the cornerstone of talent, and we are eager to welcome individuals who wish to grow alongside our advancing technology and expanding business.We are actively hiring globally, with offices in Tokyo, San Francisco, Austin, and Toronto. We are enthusiastic about meeting exceptional talent wherever they may be.Role OverviewAs an AI Forward Deployment Engineer at ai&, you will be the foremost technical resource in our customer relationships. You will blend profound platform expertise with the capability to navigate various enterprise environments, discerning their objectives and architecting solutions that leverage ai& infrastructure.Your work will involve engaging with our most technically demanding clients, including enterprises implementing AI at scale and startups pushing the limits of agent capabilities. You will act as a peer-level technical partner to engineering teams rather than a traditional salesperson. You will oversee the solution architecture from start to finish: comprehending the customer's stack, devising integration designs, orchestrating deployment, and providing ongoing support through production. You will also collaborate with customer ML teams to build distributed inference and compute architectures and troubleshoot latency issues alongside their platform engineers.This role wields significant influence; the architectures you design will serve as reference models, your feedback will shape our product roadmap, and the trust you cultivate with customers will lay the groundwork for enduring partnerships. We seek an individual who takes this responsibility seriously and possesses the technical depth and customer insight to support it.

About ai&ai& is an innovative global AI technology firm committed to fulfilling the increasing demand for artificial intelligence solutions worldwide. Our dual vision encompasses operating as a leading AI laboratory focusing on localization and serving as a comprehensive global compute and infrastructure provider. We are in the process of developing a cohesive, optimized global platform that unifies cutting-edge data centers, infrastructure, heterogeneous compute services, and advanced model offerings. We firmly believe that the most effective strategy for developing and scaling AI is to control the entire technology stack.At ai&, we empower small teams with the autonomy to tackle substantial challenges. Our methodology involves breaking down large problems into manageable parts and collaboratively addressing complex issues. We seek highly motivated, mission-driven professionals displaying strong personal initiative. Curiosity is the cornerstone of talent, and we are in search of individuals eager to grow alongside our advancing technology and expanding business.We are actively recruiting internationally, with offices in Tokyo, San Francisco, Austin, and Toronto. We are keen to connect with outstanding talent wherever they might be located.Role OverviewAs a Field Development Engineer for our Compute Platform, you will serve as the technical partner assisting customers in maximizing their use of ai&'s Platform as a Service (PaaS) infrastructure. Our compute platform is designed for simplicity, enabling developers and engineering teams to deploy web applications, APIs, backend services, and AI workloads without the need to manage the underlying infrastructure. Your role is to translate this promise into reality for every customer you engage with.You will work with a diverse range of customers, from startups launching their first production applications to enterprises transitioning complex workloads to ai& infrastructure. You will manage the technical relationship, architect the deployment, and provide ongoing support throughout the go-live process and beyond. You will bring platform expertise, deployment patterns, and hands-on technical depth to assist customers in reaching production swiftly.This is a peer-level technical role. You will not simply provide customers with a documentation link. Instead, you will collaborate directly with their engineering teams, comprehend their technology stack, and co-design solutions. When issues arise, you will diagnose them. When customers are uncertain about the best course of action, you will guide them. The insights you gain in the field will contribute to enhancing ai&'s platform.ResponsibilitiesSolution Architecture & Deployment Design - Design deployment architectures on ai&'s compute platform tailored to the customer's application, team, and scaling needs. Take ownership of the solution from initial concept through implementation.

Join Our Innovative AI Lab as a Partner Deployed Engineer!At Cognition, we're pioneering the future of artificial intelligence by developing cutting-edge, end-to-end software agents. Our flagship creation, Devin, stands as the world’s first AI software engineer, designed to collaborate with human engineers, allowing them to tackle more complex and engaging problems while driving their teams toward ambitious goals.Our elite team comprises world-class competitive programmers, seasoned founders, and thought leaders from top-tier AI companies such as Scale AI, Waymo, Tesla, Google DeepMind, and more. Together, we are committed to facing the most significant challenges in AI and real-world problem-solving.As we continue to enhance Devin and confront our most formidable challenges, we invite you to be a part of this exciting journey.About the RoleAs a Partner Deployed Engineer (Partner DE) at Cognition, you will serve as a vital technical expert, acting as a bridge between our services partners—such as Global Systems Integrators—and our innovative solutions, Devin and Windsurf. Your primary mission will be to facilitate successful deployments, scalability, and value realization across diverse client environments.In this pivotal role, you will collaborate closely with partner solution architects, delivery leads, and engineering teams to cultivate repeatable offerings and develop internal expertise on the Cognition platform. Instead of managing a single client, your influence will extend across multiple partner organizations, enabling them to enhance their customer support capabilities at scale.This position seamlessly integrates deep technical expertise with partner enablement and ecosystem development. You will lead technical training sessions, assist in pilot projects, eliminate deployment obstacles, and help GSIs incorporate Devin and Windsurf into their operational workflows. Essentially, you will represent Cognition's technical acumen within partner organizations.Your Responsibilities Will Include:Ensuring the technical success of GSI partners throughout onboarding, enablement, and large-scale deployment of Devin/Windsurf.Collaborating directly with partner engineering and architecture teams to comprehend their delivery frameworks, tools, and client use cases.Empowering partners to create repeatable solutions, accelerators, and reference architectures utilizing Devin/Windsurf.Leading hands-on technical training sessions, workshops, and in-depth discussions for partner teams.Supporting partner-led customer pilots and initial production deployments, especially during complex scenarios.Serving as a technical escalation point for intricate integrations and enterprise-level workflows.

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Process Engineer to join our dynamic team at Cagents in Tokyo. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your expertise to design, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes that ensure efficiency and product quality.As a Senior Process Engineer, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives, conduct data analysis, and develop innovative solutions to complex engineering challenges. Your leadership will be essential in fostering a culture of excellence and safety within the engineering team.

Role Overview kraken123 is hiring a Director of Engineering to guide its engineering team in Tokyo. This leader will shape technical direction, support strong engineering standards, and encourage a collaborative culture focused on quality. What You Will Do Oversee and mentor the engineering team Manage projects from planning through delivery Ensure products meet high standards and are delivered on schedule Promote teamwork and continuous improvement within the group What We’re Looking For Experience leading engineering teams, ideally in a technology-driven company Strong background in project management and product delivery Ability to set clear technical direction and inspire others This position is based in Tokyo.

Tenstorrent designs AI technology with a focus on performance, usability, and cost efficiency. The team has developed a RISC-V CPU from the ground up, aiming to advance AI platforms. Collaboration and curiosity drive the company’s approach to tackling complex problems in computing, software, and semiconductors. Role overview As a Staff Engineer, SoC RTL Engineer, the focus is on defining, building, and enhancing high-performance chiplet-based SoC architectures. The work centers at the intersection of microarchitecture, RTL implementation, and optimizing for both power and performance. This hybrid position is located in Tokyo, Japan. Who should apply Tenstorrent welcomes applicants from a variety of backgrounds and experience levels. During the interview process, the team evaluates each candidate to determine the most suitable level. Final offers may differ from the posted title, depending on assessment outcomes.

Join Wayve as a Field Engineer where you will play a crucial role in deploying and maintaining our cutting-edge technology in autonomous driving systems. Your expertise will help ensure that our solutions are seamlessly integrated and operational in real-world environments.

Applied Intuition seeks a Mechanical Engineer based in Tokyo Prefecture, Japan. This position centers on designing and developing mechanical systems that contribute to autonomous vehicle technologies. Role overview The Mechanical Engineer will collaborate with engineers and researchers from a range of disciplines. The work involves building new solutions for a rapidly evolving field, where technology and requirements shift quickly. What you will do Design and develop mechanical systems for autonomous vehicle applications Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to support innovative projects Contribute ideas and technical expertise to projects at the forefront of automotive technology

Join our rapidly evolving Tokyo Engineering team at rapyuta robotics as we rise to meet the growing demands of our clients—from managing a handful of robots to orchestrating hundreds, from operating small teams to building multiple collaborative squads. Our partnership with leading enterprise customers in Japan enables us to deliver innovative robotics solutions by leveraging our state-of-the-art cloud robotics platform, rapyuta.io, and the wider ecosystem. The mission of our team is to engineer groundbreaking, scalable, and resilient robotics systems.As a Robotics Systems Engineer, you'll serve as a crucial link between robotics engineers, quality assurance engineers, and deployment engineers, ensuring the seamless integration of robotics software with infrastructure.The ideal candidate will flourish in a dynamic, collaborative setting and will relish the opportunity to work directly with cutting-edge robotics systems and platforms.The Systems team undertakes a wide array of responsibilities that collectively ensure the deployment, validation, and long-term reliability of robotic systems. Team members are expected to contribute to one or more of these areas, work closely with colleagues, and aid in achieving our shared goals.Key Responsibilities:Deployment Tooling & System ConfigurationConstruct and sustain deployment automation and reusable deployment pipelines.Enhance standardization and repeatability of deployments across various environments.Design and maintain system configuration tools for validation and consistency.Prepare configuration packages for both testing and production deployments.Quality Assurance Infrastructure & Continuous IntegrationMaintain and support shared quality assurance infrastructure integrated into continuous integration pipelines for robotic solutions.Improve the robustness and consistency of automated test execution.Support the infrastructure for automated validation and nightly regression testing across hardware-software integrations.Assist in the development and maintenance of hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) test systems.Ensure that HIL infrastructure reliably integrates with development and validation workflows.Simulation InfrastructureEstablish and maintain simulation environments that enable safe and scalable validation.Empower development teams to validate changes before system integration.Utilize simulation outputs for benchmarking, test planning, and performance analysis.Automation & Long-Term System ImprovementsDrive long-term enhancements in automation and system reliability.

Role Overview Wabtec Corporation is hiring an Optics Design Engineer in Tokyo. This role focuses on designing and developing advanced optical systems for new and ongoing projects. The work directly supports improvements in product performance and efficiency.