Forward Deployed Engineer - France

Neural Concept; Paris; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Flexible hours

Global impact

Job summary

Neural Concept is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer to partner with leading customers in automotive, aerospace and energy, redefining product design workflows with our platform and 3D deep learning.

You will run projects with customer engineering teams, apply machine- and deep-learning workflows to CAD/CAE data, train users, and translate feedback into product improvements alongside our developers. This role is customer-facing, requires strong communication and fluent English and French.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or Physics.
• 7+ years of professional experience in engineering, simulation, or applied machine learning, ideally in a customer-facing environment.
• Excellent understanding of both Engineering and Machine Learning.
• Fluent in English and French (mandatory).
• Strong Python programming and ML/DL framework experience.

Responsibilities

• Run projects with customer engineering teams, analyze and process engineering data using our platform and Python libraries, and develop tailored solutions and workflows.
• Apply machine- and deep-learning workflows to engineering/physics problems; deliver proofs-of-concept showing value in CAD/CAE and manufacturing.
• Train customer teams to effectively use our methods and platform, ensuring smooth AI adoption.
• Work closely with our developers to translate customer needs and feedback into product improvements.

Skills

Python programming

Machine Learning

Deep Learning

Engineering background

Communication skills

English fluency

French fluency

Education

Master's or PhD in Engineering/Applied Mathematics/Physics

Tools

Python libraries (TensorFlow/PyTorch)

CAD/CAE tools

Job description

About the Role

The mission of Neural Concept’s Forward Deployed Engineering team is to help our customers solve their most complex engineering challenges. We collaborate closely with engineering and design teams within the automotive, aerospace and energy industries, understand their challenges and pains, and help them identify solutions to accelerate their conception processes. We leverage our platform to unlock the value of the most complex computer-aided engineering datasets and to create a direct impact on product design processes. Using 3D deep learning and engineering intelligence, we empower our customers to develop better products faster.

As a key player in the Forward Deployed Engineering Team, your mission will be to help industry leaders to redefine their product design workflow with cutting-edge technologies. Your expertise should establish trust and admiration from our customers by delivering high-quality technical work. This is a chance to be at the intersection of engineering and AI, working with top-tier customers worldwide while shaping how the industry evolves. If you are interested in feeling firsthand the fast progress of engineering, this is the team for you.

What you will do

• You will run projects together with our customer’s engineering teams, analyze and process engineering data using our platform and python libraries, and develop tailored solutions and workflows

• You will apply our machine- and deep-learning workflows to different engineering/physics problems, as well as deliver proofs-of-concept demonstrating how our technology creates value in CAD, CAE, and manufacturing.

• You will train customer teams to effectively use our methods and platform, ensuring smooth AI adoption into their workflows.

• You will work closely with our developers to translate customer needs and feedback into product improvements.

Who you are

• You are eager to tackle real-world challenges through machine learning and automation, with a passion for reshaping how engineering is practiced by industry leaders

• You hold a Master’s or PhD degree in Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or Physics

• You have 7+ years of professional experience in engineering, simulation, or applied machine learning, ideally in an industrial or customer-facing environment (strict requirement)

• You have an excellent understanding of both Engineering and Machine Learning (strict requirement)

• You have strong experience with Python programming, and experience with machine learning and deep learning frameworks and libraries (strict requirement)

• You have experience with simulation. Industry experience in CAD / CAE (CFD, FEM, etc) modelling is a plus

• You can convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders in a clear and compelling way

• You have excellent communication skills, enjoy working with people, and feel comfortable in the customer-facing role

• You are fluent in English (mandatory) and French (mandatory)

What You Get

• Work with a world-class technology team – our engineers are top-notch, and we always aim for excellence.

• Benefit from a competitive salary and rewarding opportunities as we continue to scale.

• Thrive in a collaborative, multicultural environment where your work is visible and recognized.

• Develop professionally alongside talented colleagues who share knowledge freely and support one another.

• Make a global impact by helping customers shift to AI-assisted design, making innovation faster, smarter, and more sustainable.

• Balance life and work with a hybrid model and flexible hours—we care about results, not rigid schedules.

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we're committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment where you can thrive.