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As the Forward Deployed Engineering Manager, you will lead a specialized team of engineers who bridge the gap between our core products and real-world, field-deployed environments. This role is uniquely challenging: you aren't just managing software deployments; you are overseeing the physical integration of our technology into complex, diverse hardware ecosystems. You will lead your team through the entire lifecycle of a customer engagement—from initial discovery and site surveys to the final hardware/software "handshake" in the field. Responsibilities and Duties Team Leadership & Mentorship: Lead and scale a team of Solutions Engineers. You will provide technical guidance on complex integrations and foster a culture of proactive problem-solving Accountability: Work directly with stakeholders throughout the company and keep the bar high for your exceptional team. You will have a close relationship with the Director of Hardware, CTO, CEO and VP of Engineering Field Deployment Oversight: Manage the technical strategy for deploying applications in "non-standard" environments. This includes overseeing hardware site readiness, connectivity challenges, and environmental constraints Architectural Strategy: Act as the lead architect for high-stakes customer integrations. You will ensure that the hardware-to-software interface (API, firmware, or edge computing layers) is robust and scalable Stakeholder Management: Serve as the primary technical liaison for enterprise customers. You will translate customer business requirements into technical deployment plans that account for hardware latency, power constraints, and data throughput Feedback Loop Optimization: Work closely with Product and R&D teams to communicate field-testing results and hardware compatibility issues, ensuring our product evolves to meet real-world edge cases Qualifications and Skills Hardware/Software Fluency : 3+ years of experience in technical roles, with at least 3 years specifically focused on Hardware/Software Integration (e.g., IoT, robotics, industrial automation, or edge computing) Leadership Experience : 1+ year managing a technical, customer-facing team (Solutions Architects, Field Engineers, or Sales Engineers) Field Deployment Expertise : Hands-on experience with field-deployed applications where "turning it off and on again" isn't always an option. Understanding of networking protocols is a major plus Full-Stack Understanding : While hardware-focused, you must understand the modern software stack (Cloud services, APIs, and Database management) to ensure data flows correctly from the field to the dashboard Crisis Management : Proven ability to troubleshoot critical failures in the field under high pressure and with limited physical access to the hardware Work Authorization: Must hold EU citizenship and be eligible to work in the European Union without restriction. Benefits Flexible working hours Stock Options Generous holiday allowance Pension plan Extended social security package Enhanced maternity & paternity leave Wellpass membership About Auterion We are building the leading software platform for AI-powered autonomous systems for enterprise and government customers. Our team is supporting the most important missions and solving the most challenging problems. At Auterion, we bring together the sharpest minds who love to solve the hardest problems. Join a vibrant team built on innovation, openness, and excellence, where you’ll be empowered to develop ideas, collaborate across all levels, and make an impact that matters.
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.