Forward Deployed Engineer

Ethon; Zürich; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Vacation bonus

Flexible parental leave

Learning budget

Job summary

Ethon is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer to work hands-on with customer teams in Zurich, connecting their data and workflows to Ethon’s software. You will apply state-of-the-art AI in real-world settings to drive user adoption and tangible value.

Collaborate closely with Deployment Strategists and other engineers to deliver value quickly. You will contribute features to the product and help the org address key pain points to improve the platform.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level or higher in CS, maths, stats, ML or related field.
• 2+ years solving real-world problems with state-of-the-art techniques in software and data science.
• Fluency in Python.
• German at C1 level or above.

Responsibilities

• Connect customer data/workflows to Ethon's software.
• Apply AI to real-world manufacturing challenges to drive adoption and value.
• Collaborate with Deployment Strategists and other Forward Deployed Engineers.
• Contribute features to the product to maximize customer value.
• Flag pain points and opportunities to improve the platform.

Skills

Python

English proficiency

Curiosity/drive

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Machine Learning, or related field

Tools

SQL

AI/ML libraries

DevOps

Job description

WHAT IS THIS JOB ABOUT?

As a Forward Deployed Engineer, you will:

• Work directly with technical teams at our customers' factories to connect their data and workflows to our software.

• Apply state of the art AI in challenging real world settings to drive user adoption and prove value to the customer.

• Collaborate closely with our Deployment Strategists and other Forward Deployed Engineers to deliver value quickly and consistently.

• Contribute features directly to the product so your customers get the most out of our platform.

• Proactively keep the product org informed of key pain points and opportunities to make our platform better.

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO BRING?

First and foremost, we believe in curious people who are eager to learn and grow. If you're passionate about cutting-edge tech and driving major impact in manufacturing, we want to hear from you. Please also reach out if you don't check every point below.

Must-haves:

• A degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Machine Learning, or a related field.

• 2+ years of experience solving difficult real world problems with state of the art techniques from software development and data science.

• Fluency in Python.

• German at C1 level or above.

• A consistent track record of outsized impact and going the extra mile.

• An urge to join a fast-paced, impact-driven team.

Bonus:

• Familiarity with SQL and AI/ML libraries.

• Familiarity with DevOps and deployment, in the cloud and on premises.

• Experience in customer-facing roles, especially with enterprise customers.

• Experience in manufacturing or a related industry.

• Prior startup experience.

WHY IS ETHON RIGHT FOR YOU?

We work from our office in the center of Zürich. You will be here at least three days a week, because the hardest problems get solved in person.

Feedback loops are short. Access to founders is direct. People who prove themselves here grow fast and take on real responsibility.

Additionally, we offer:

• Performance-based career & growth paths

• On-site work with significant scope for flexible schedules

• Competitive compensation including stock options giving you a stake in Ethon's long-term success

• Vacation bonus if you take two consecutive weeks of vacation

• Flexible parental leave

• Learning budget for courses, conferences, and coaching

If this sounds like your kind of work, we would like to meet you.

We're committed to building a team that reflects the diverse world we live in. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, and we especially welcome voices traditionally underrepresented in tech.

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