Forward Deployed Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Sep 28, 2026. First seen by Alion on Aug 17, 2026.
About the company
The transition to a sustainable future requires discovering new mineral resources to power clean technologies and renewable energy solutions. From lithium for electric vehicle batteries, to copper for wind turbines, and rare earth elements for electronics - these minerals are the building blocks of our energy transition.
Lithosquare radically speeds up mineral exploration by combining foundational AI, geological expertise, and real-world data - to reduce uncertainty, prioritize the right targets, reduce costs and accelerate discovery.
Based in Paris, Lithosquare gathered an exceptional team of geologists, scientists, AI engineers, and data specialists to work as one - from field sampling to model optimization - and push the boundaries of what’s possible.
About the role
We’re looking for a Forward Deployed Engineer who can bridge cutting-edge AI with practical geology. In this role you’ll collaborate closely with both our internal R&D team and exploration geologists - as well as our partners - to turn raw geology data into insights while leveraging Lithosquare’s Core Platform.
You thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, and you bring a proactive, solution-oriented mindset - especially when applying AI to practical, field-level challenges. The role is based in Paris with flexible remote working policy.
What you’ll do
Reporting to the Head of Product as part of the FDE team, your main responsibilities will include:
Collaborate with our geologists and partners to surface pain points and translate them into solvable data or AI problems.
Serve as a power user and early tester of new tools and features, conducting thorough evaluations to identify improvements and provide clear feedback to engineering teams.
Master Lithosquare’s Core Platform while rapidly prototyping & refining on top of it
Act as the technical face of our product in workshops, demos, and proof-of-concept engagements, distilling complex ideas for non-technical audiences.
Work closely with Product & Technical teams to relay feedback & suggest improvements to the platform.
What we’re looking for
4+ years in Solutions Engineering, customer-facing Data Science, Pre-sales Engineering, or a similarly hybrid technical role
Fluency in Python for data and ML, solid SQL skills, with hands-on experience using AI tools and LLM concepts
Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment
Comfortable presenting prototypes, running technical workshops, and fielding tough questions from clients and scientists alike
Passion for leveraging AI to make a positive environmental impact
Familiarity with geology or geospatial data tooling (GeoPandas, raster/vector formats) is a plus
Perks & Benefits
Offices located in the heart of Paris
Strong culture of ownership & entrepreneurship
Opportunity to significantly contribute to energy transition
Collaborative work environment with world-class experts in geology, AI, and data science
Flexible work arrangements enabling work-life balance
Sustainable mobility allowance (Forfait Mobilité Durable)
Gym pass
Frequent team drinks, events & regular off-sites
Competitive salary package
Meal vouchers and health insurance coverage (Alan)
Join Lithosquare and become part of a passionate team driving innovation at the intersection of AI and Earth exploration. Let’s make a tangible difference together!