Forward Deployed Engineer (Industrial Software)

TL;DR

Forward Deployed Engineer (Industrial Software): Designing, building, and deploying solutions on an AI-native frontline operations platform with an accent on system integration and manufacturing workflows. Focus on translating shop-floor problems into scalable production-ready solutions and integrating shop-floor systems like PLCs and ERPs.

Location: US Remote (Requires approximately 50% travel to customer facilities across North America)

Salary: $125,000 - $175,000 per year

Company

hirify.global is a leader in AI-native frontline operations, providing a cloud-native, no-code platform to drive digital transformation in industrial environments.

What you will do

• Partner with plant-level and corporate stakeholders to design, build, and deploy hirify.global solutions on-site.
• Integrate the platform with shop-floor systems including PLCs, MES, ERP, and quality systems.
• Serve as the technical authority during deployments, advising on architecture, scalability, security, and reliability.
• Lead complex technical implementations end-to-end in ambiguous, customer-facing environments.
• Represent the voice of the customer to Product and Engineering teams to influence the roadmap and feature design.
• Document solutions and share best practices across the organization.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in manufacturing, industrial software, or manufacturing-focused technology roles.
• 4+ years in customer-facing or consulting capacities.
• Hands-on experience with Operations Technology (MES, ERP, quality, or production systems) and their architecture.
• Proven ability to integrate shop-floor devices, such as PLCs and machine data, in manufacturing environments.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% to customer sites.
• BS in Engineering or equivalent experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, and 401(K).
• Company equity and direct impact on product and culture.
• Flexible work schedule and unlimited vacation policy.
• Fitness subsidies and a dog-friendly office.
• Inclusive community and virtual company events.