Forward Deployed Engineer

McGregor Boyall; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

McGregor Boyall is seeking a technically adept Forward Deployed Engineer to lead deployments in London. You will bridge complex industrial environments with modern data architectures, owning edge deployments and on-site deployments that enable real-time analytics.

The role requires 5+ years in technical deployments or related fields, with strong SQL and Python skills, Docker/Kubernetes experience, and exposure to OT environments. Global travel and rapid on-site problem solving are core aspects.

Responsibilities

• Own End-to-End Deployments: map IT-to-OT landscapes and data models.
• Deploy Edge & Connectivity: deploy edge devices and industrial networking on-site.
• Build Data Pipelines & AI Workflows: write SQL and Python pipelines powering real-time analytics and platform features.
• Act as a Trusted Strategist: translate ambiguous business challenges into robust software solutions.
• Drive Product Evolution: feed field feedback to engineering roadmap.
• Travel Globally: participate in international deployment projects.

Skills

SQL

Python

Docker/Kubernetes

OT familiarity

Edge computing

System integration

Job description

We are looking for a technically adept, customer-centric Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) based in London to lead high-impact technical deployments and own the bridge between complex industrial environments and modern data architecture.

What You'll Do

• Own End-to-End Deployments: Immerse yourself in customer technical and operational ecosystems - mapping IT-to-OT landscapes, siloed data sources, and process data models.
• Deploy Edge & Connectivity: Scope, deploy, and manage edge compute devices and industrial networking infrastructure directly on-site for reliable data collection.
• Build Data Pipelines & AI Workflows: Write and optimize high-performance SQL and Python data pipelines that power real-time analytics, dashboards, and platform AI features.
• Act as a Trusted Strategist: Partner closely with C-suite executives, plant managers, and frontline workers to scope ambiguous business challenges and translate them into robust software solutions.
• Drive Product Evolution: Serve as the critical feedback loop between field deployments and core engineering to influence our product roadmap.
• Travel Globally: Embark on international deployment projects to see firsthand how the physical world is made.

What We're Looking For

• Experience: 5+ years in a technical deployment, embedded engineering, solutions architecture, or client-facing technical role.
• Core Technical Skills: Deep, hands-on knowledge of SQL (required) and proficiency in Python (or an equivalent general-purpose language).
• Infrastructure & Networking: Experience with networking, edge compute, Docker/Kubernetes, or infrastructure components.
• Industrial Familiarity: Prior exposure to Operational Technology (OT) environments - such as PLCs, industrial protocols, and manufacturing systems is highly valued.
• Problem-Solving Agility: Exceptional ability to scope ambiguous business challenges and rapidly iterate on-site to build stable, mission-critical systems.
• Mindset & Mobility: An entrepreneurial, adaptable attitude with a genuine excitement for global travel and hands-on site dynamics.

Why Join Us?

• Real-World Impact: Move beyond generic SaaS or ad-tech. Your code and architecture will directly optimize global manufacturing and eliminate industrial waste.
• Elite Culture & Autonomy: Work alongside a world-class team modeled on high-ownership, fast-moving FDE deployment playbooks.
• Ground-Floor Upside: Join early post-funding with competitive compensation, meaningful equity, and rapid career growth headroom.

If you are an engineer who loves bridging complex distributed systems with real-world physical operations, we would love to hear from you.