Forward Deployed Engineer

Overview In this role you will join Hadrian on enterprise programs, embedding with customers to integrate Opus and build edge software. You’ll drive end-to-end delivery from discovery to production, often creating new product capabilities at the edge. Your work feeds back into the platform as one-off solutions may graduate to Opus. This is a hands-on, architect-level role that shapes how customers scale their manufacturing outcomes through AI-native solutions. Compensation / BenefitsMedical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for employees401kRelocation support may be provided for certain situationsFlexible vacation policyEquity ResponsibilitiesOrchestrate end-to-end programs from discovery to deployment and iterationTranslate technical constraints for non-technical stakeholdersArchitect integrations, data models, and configurations for customer systemsBuild new software, workflows, and integrations that may become platform featuresShip quickly with early user feedback and iterateTranslate field learnings into platform direction and requirements to Hadrian’s Opus teams Key requirementsStrong builder with high ownership and ability to ship in ambiguous environmentsAI-native mindset with rapid discovery, prototyping, and executionComfort with full-stack work, selecting best-fit technologiesStrong product instincts and ability to decide what to buildExperience working directly with customers or end usersExcellent cross-stakeholder communication to translate constraints for decisionsMotivated by mission and fast tempo of deliveryownershipcommunicationcustomer-facing collaborationAI/ML-driven problem solvingfull-stack development (UI/UX to backend)systems integration and data modeling