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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.\nLithosquare 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.\nBased 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.\nAbout the role\nWe’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.\nYou 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.\nWhat you’ll do\nReporting to the Head of Product as part of the FDE team, your main responsibilities will include:\nCollaborate with our geologists and partners to surface pain points and translate them into solvable data or AI problems.\n\nServe 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.\n\nMaster Lithosquare’s Core Platform while rapidly prototyping & refining on top of it\n\nAct as the technical face of our product in workshops, demos, and proof-of-concept engagements, distilling complex ideas for non-technical audiences.\n\nWork closely with Product & Technical teams to relay feedback & suggest improvements to the platform.\n\nWhat we’re looking for\n4+ years in Solutions Engineering, customer-facing Data Science, Pre-sales Engineering, or a similarly hybrid technical role\n\nFluency in Python for data and ML, solid SQL skills, with hands-on experience using AI tools and LLM concepts\n\nExcellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment\n\nComfortable presenting prototypes, running technical workshops, and fielding tough questions from clients and scientists alike\n\nPassion for leveraging AI to make a positive environmental impact\n\nFamiliarity with geology or geospatial data tooling (GeoPandas, raster/vector formats) is a plus\n\nPerks & Benefits\nOffices located in the heart of Paris\n\nStrong culture of ownership & entrepreneurship\n\nOpportunity to significantly contribute to energy transition\n\nCollaborative work environment with world-class experts in geology, AI, and data science\n\nFlexible work arrangements enabling work-life balance\n\nSustainable mobility allowance (Forfait Mobilité Durable)\n\nGym pass\n\nFrequent team drinks, events & regular off-sites\n\nCompetitive salary package\n\nMeal vouchers and health insurance coverage (Alan)\n\nJoin Lithosquare and become part of a passionate team driving innovation at the intersection of AI and Earth exploration. 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