Forward Deployed Engineer - Singapore

About the Job

As a Forward Deployed Engineer at Field AI, you'll be at the forefront of bringing our autonomous systems to life in the real world, owning deployment, integration, and ongoing performance in the field. This role is equal parts engineering and problem-solving. You'll work hands-on with both customers and our internal teams to ensure successful operations, rapidly incorporate field feedback to improve reliability and performance, and drive adoption so our systems become mission-critical from day one. If you thrive in fast-paced, high-impact environments and want to see your work directly enable the future of autonomy, this is the role where you'll make it happen.

What You'll Get To Do

1. Field Deployment & Operations

Lead the end-to-end deployment of autonomous systems in customer environments

Ensure systems are configured, tested, and operational under real-world conditions

Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues quickly to maintain uptime and mission success

2. System Reliability & Performance

Gather and analyze field feedback to identify areas for improvement

Work closely with product and engineering teams to drive enhancements into the core system

Implement monitoring and diagnostic tools to ensure sustained reliability

3. Customer Enablement & Adoption

Partner with customer teams to train and support operators in achieving operational readiness

Translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable workflows

Act as a trusted advisor to accelerate adoption and long-term value realization

4. Cross-Functional Collaboration

Serve as the voice of the customer, bringing field insights back to engineering and product teams

Collaborate across software, hardware, and AI research groups to deliver integrated solutions

Contribute to building scalable deployment practices and playbooks for future rollouts

What You Have

Master's degree or higher in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience)

2-3 years of experience in software engineering, systems integration in Field Robotics industry

Experience in field deployment of complex technical systems

Proficiency in Python, C++, Git, ROS

Familiarity with Linux-based systems, containerization, and cloud infrastructure

Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills across software, hardware, and networking layers

Self-starter mindset with the ability to thrive in ambiguous and rapidly changing environments

The Extras That Set You Apart

Experience deploying, operating, or maintaining mission-critical systems in real-world environments

Experience using Jira or Wrike or Confluence or other program management software tools

Ability to work directly with customers in high-stakes, fast-paced settings, translating needs into technical solutions

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical users

Willingness to travel and work on-site with customers as needed

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.