Forward Deployed Engineer Lead

Orasio; Paris; Hybrid; EUR 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Hybrid work model in Paris

Job summary

Orasio in Paris is seeking a Lead Forward Deployed Engineer to drive deployments of our AI-powered video intelligence solutions in high-stakes environments. You will own end-to-end delivery, from pre-sales to post-implementation, in collaboration with product, engineering, and commercial teams.

You’ll work across on-premise and air-gapped deployments, translating complex tech into clear business impact while guiding customers and stakeholders through regulatory constraints and rapid iteration.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in deployment/engineering roles.
• Strong technical acumen in software and hardware systems.
• Comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders and diverse teams.
• Ability to work in regulated environments with ambiguity and rapid iteration.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary technical contact for customers, guiding end-to-end engagements.
• Lead deployment delivery in on-premise and air-gapped environments.
• Translate complex engineering concepts into clear, actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders.
• Adapt solutions to real-world operational needs across product, engineering and sales.
• Design and improve deployment processes and methodologies.
• Scale deployment capabilities across Europe.

Skills

Deployment engineering

Customer-facing

Cross-functional

French English fluency

Job description

About Orasio

Orasio builds cutting-edge solutions that automatically detect situations of interest in video streams. Powered by advanced AI models trained to extract actionable insights from imagery, our technology is designed to be deployed within both existing and new infrastructures, across public and private sectors, civilian or military, while strictly adhering to legal and privacy frameworks.

As artificial intelligence becomes a key pillar of technological sovereignty, Orasio’s mission is to become Europe’s leading video intelligence company. We develop world-class AI solutions tailored to defense and public safety needs, combining technical excellence with a deep respect for data protection laws.

The Role

We’re looking for a Lead Forward Deployed Engineer to:

• Drive the successful deployment of Orasio’s solutions in highly constrained environments:

• Build and scale Orasio’s deployment capabilities. As the first Forward Deployed Engineer, you will:

Reporting directly to the COO, this role combines customer-facing execution with the structuring of our deployment model, a critical capability for Orasio’s long-term adoption and scale.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary technical point of contact for customers , leading engagements end-to-end, from pre-sales to post-implementation

• Drive the successful delivery of Orasio’s solutions in highly constrained environments, including on-premise and air-gapped deployments

• Translate complex engineering concepts into clear, actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders

• Adapt Orasio’ solutions to real-world operational needs, working at the intersection of product, engineering, and commercial teams

• Design, structure, and continuously improve our deployment processes and methodologies

• Scale Orasio’s deployment capabilities, both in terms of processes and team, to support our expansion across Europe

Ideal Profile

• 6+ years of experience, including:

• Strong technical acumen, with a genuine interest in both software and hardware systems

• Comfortable engaging with diverse stakeholders, including senior interlocutors

• Comfortable with ambiguity, rapid iteration, and designing in high-stakes, regulated environments.

• Fluency in French and English.

• Bonus:

What We Offer

At Orasio, you’ll join a team of passionate people working on meaningful, high-impact challenges at the intersection of AI, public safety, and technological sovereignty. We offer:

• A Paris-based office with a flexible hybrid remote/in-office work model

• Stock options to share in the long-term success of the company

• The opportunity to work on state-of-the-art AI solutions with real-world applications in defense and public security

• A clear and ambitious mission, grounded in technical excellence and respect for data privacy laws

• A fast-paced startup atmosphere and collaboration with highly skilled team.