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Forward Deployed Engineer

Noble Machines· Software Systems
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Sunnyvale, CA$140k - $195kfull-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

Forward Deployed Engineer specializing in deploying, integrating, and supporting Noble Machines' robots on customer sites in construction, mining, and energy. Combines hands-on field work with cross-functional collaboration to translate field learnings into product improvements.

Responsibilities

  • Lead on-site deployment, installation, and integration of Noble Machines' robots at customer sites across construction, mining, and energy
  • Serve as the primary technical point of contact for customers during deployment, resolving hardware, software, autonomy, and networking issues in real time under field conditions
  • Partner with engineering, autonomy, and hardware teams to translate field learnings, edge cases, and customer feedback into concrete product requirements and improvements
  • Design and refine scalable deployment processes, tooling, and documentation as Noble Machines' customer base grows
  • Own technical outcomes end-to-end—from pre-deployment planning and site readiness through go-live, training, and ongoing support
  • Provide hands-on training to customer operators and site personnel on safe, effective robot operation
  • Conduct root-cause analysis on field incidents and drive fixes across hardware, firmware, and software
  • Travel regularly to customer sites, including remote and industrial environments, to support deployments and maintain uptime

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or a related technical field, or equivalent hands-on experience
  • 3+ years of experience solving problems at the intersection of hardware, software, and networking, ideally in unstructured or field environments
  • Proficiency in Python and/or C++, with the ability to read, debug, and modify code across the stack
  • Comfort working hands-on with physical systems—wiring, sensors, mechanical troubleshooting—in addition to software
  • Strong ownership mentality and the ability to work independently on ambiguous, high-stakes problems with shifting requirements
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build trust with customers in high-pressure field environments
  • Willingness to travel frequently to industrial and remote job sites, including construction sites, mines, and energy facilities
  • Ability to perform physical tasks associated with fieldwork (e.g., lifting equipment, working outdoors in varied conditions, wearing required PPE)

Skills

Required:Field deployment and executionCustomer-facing technical supportCross-functional collaborationScripting/programming

Benefits

  • equity options
  • comprehensive healthcare benefits
  • retirement plan contributions
  • performance-based incentives
Last updated Sep 13, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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