Deployment Engineer (Real-World Systems)

Alexander Simpson; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-funded engineering team in Los Angeles is seeking a Deployment Lead to own the entire deployment process of their systems in high-stakes environments. In this role, you will ensure reliable operation by working closely with customers and troubleshooting technical issues on-site. With a focus on real-world applications, this position requires strong experience in system deployment and effective communication skills. Candidates comfortable with both technical tasks and customer interactions are encouraged to apply. Opportunities for growth into technical leadership roles are available.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience deploying systems in production/customer-facing environments.
• Strong ownership from build to deployment to success.
• Comfortable working on-site in operational/physical environments.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end deployments of software + hardware systems in live environments.
• Work directly with customers to understand operations and tailor solutions.
• Act as the technical lead on-site, troubleshooting and ensuring successful launches.

Skills

End-to-end deployment

Customer-facing experience

Troubleshooting under pressure

Clear communication

Python

SQL

Job description

We’re working with a well-funded, early-stage engineering team building software + hardware systems that operate in high-stakes, real-world environments.

This is not a typical software role.

You’ll be responsible for taking complex systems from internal build → real-world deployment, working directly with customers, and ensuring everything runs reliably under real operating conditions.

If you enjoy being close to the problem, working on-site, and owning outcomes end-to-end, this is for you.

What you’ll do

• Own end-to-end deployments of software + hardware systems in live environments
• Work directly with customers to understand operations and tailor solutions
• Configure and adapt systems using SQL / scripting to match real-world needs
• Act as the technical lead on-site, troubleshooting and ensuring successful launches
• Feed insights back into engineering to improve product and reliability
• Operate in fast-moving, ambiguous environments where no two deployments are the same

What we’re looking for

• 5+ years experience deploying systems in production / customer-facing environments
• Strong ownership, you’ve taken something from build → deployment → success
• Comfortable working on-site in operational / physical environments (not just office-based)
• Ability to troubleshoot under pressure and work directly with end users
• Strong in Python and/or SQL (Go is a bonus)
• Clear communicator with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Strong signals

• Experience in defense, aerospace, robotics, IoT, or industrial systems
• Background in forward deployed / field engineering / solutions engineering roles
• Worked on systems involving hardware + software integration
• Experience in environments where uptime and reliability matter

Why this role

• High ownership, high impact, you are the person responsible for making it work in the real world
• Small, elite team with strong engineering pedigree
• Real-world systems, not abstract features
• Clear path to grow into technical leadership / field architecture roles