Founding Forward Deployed Engineer (German Speaking)

TL;DR

Founding Forward Deployed Engineer (German Speaking) (AI): Spend time with users to understand operational pain points in manufacturing and build AI agent solutions, with an accent on converting deployment insights into scalable product features and processes. Focus on owning customer rollouts, navigating IT and C-suite stakeholders across Germany, EU, and US, and partnering with founders on product strategy.

Location: SF-based (San Francisco, US); customers span Germany, EU, US

Salary: $150k-$250k (experience-dependent)

Company

Early-stage startup building AI agents to automate complex operational decisions in manufacturing at scale, backed by $5M from General Catalyst.

What you will do

• Spend time with users to understand operational pain points and build tailored solutions
• Convert deployment insights into scalable product features and repeatable processes
• Own full customer rollouts: navigate IT departments, align C-suite, train teams across Germany, EU, US
• Partner with founders to shape product strategy and position for leadership roles

Requirements

• Fluent German & English required (customers from San Francisco to Germany)
• Natural product builder turning messy problems into elegant, fast solutions
• Quick learner with exceptional listening skills and attention to detail
• Strategic thinker who automates and systematizes
• Skilled at navigating diverse stakeholders

Culture & Benefits

• $150k-$250k salary (experience-dependent)
• Founding equity stake
• Talent-dense team from Amazon, Stripe, Applied Intuition
• SF-based with 9-9-6 culture
• Already saving customers millions