{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"455dc4b3042967d0437207dc","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/455dc4b3042967d0437207dc","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/455dc4b3042967d0437207dc","title":"Test Forward Deployed Engineer","description":"About the Team\nDroyd builds autonomous robotic systems that automate repetitive manual work in real environments. We design and manufacture our hardware in-house, which means iteration, fabrication, and execution all happen under one roof.\nOur test team keeps demo and evaluation systems running, builds realistic test environments, and prepares the company for pilot deployments — spanning end effector testing, motor and firmware evaluation, demo execution, competitive bakeoffs, and eventually forward deployment and teleoperator coordination.\nAbout the Role\nAs a Test Forward Deployed Engineer at Droyd, you will help build, operate, and support test environments that mirror real deployments. You will work across hardware setup, systems integration, demos, and pilot preparation, and over time help bridge the gap between internal testing and real-world deployment.\nThis is a highly practical role for someone comfortable working across software, systems, hardware setup, and field-style execution.\nThis role is based on-site in San Francisco, CA.\nIn This Role, You'll\nTest & Demo Environments\nBuild and maintain realistic test and demo environments\nSupport system setup, integration, and operational readiness for pilots and internal testing\nHelp manage hardware, infrastructure, and operational tooling needed for forward deployment\nDemos & Pilot Preparation\nWork closely with the test team on demos, bakeoffs, and pilot preparation\nSupport workflows that may later extend to teleoperators and field operations\nEngineering Bridge\nAct as a bridge between engineering development and real-world deployment needs\nTroubleshoot and integrate messy real-world systems quickly\nWork Environment & Schedule\nOn-site in San Francisco, CA\nFull-time\nCompensation: $110K–$150K base salary, plus equity\nWe're Looking For Candidates Who\nAre highly practical and comfortable working across hardware and software systems\nCan troubleshoot and integrate messy real-world systems quickly\nWork well in ambiguous, fast-moving environments\nAre comfortable owning operational and technical problems end-to-end\nThrive close to hardware and deployment-style work\nNice to have:\nExperience in forward deployed engineering, field engineering, solutions engineering, or technical operations\nExperience with robotics, infrastructure, or hardware-adjacent systems\nExperience supporting demos, pilots, or customer deployments\nAbout Droyd\nDroyd builds autonomous robotic systems that operate in real production environments. 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