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We're looking for a Forward Deployed Engineer who can take a robot from a working prototype to a reliable system in the field. You'll work directly with customers and our engineering team, solving problems across software, autonomy, and hardware-and taking responsibility for making the whole system work.\nWhat you Will Do\nOwn customer deployments end-to-end, from understanding requirements and preparing robots to on-site integration, testing, and ongoing improvements.\n\nWrite and debug software that connects robot hardware, sensors, autonomy systems, and customer workflows.\n\nDiagnose and resolve real-world failures across software, networking, compute, sensors, and mechanical and electrical components.\n\nBuild, modify, and repair hardware, using rapid prototyping tools to test ideas and solve deployment challenges.\n\nTurn field observations into reproducible issues, practical engineering improvements, and reusable deployment tools.\n\nWork directly with customers to communicate progress, explain technical trade-offs, and establish clear acceptance criteria.\n\nTake considerable ownership in the field, including international travel and independent decision-making when conditions change.\n\nWhat We're Looking for\nYou've built a robot yourself. 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