Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) - United States

Maneva is a leader in AI-powered computer vision and predictive systems for manufacturers, delivering integrated solutions that connect edge devices and factory systems with cloud software to optimize production quality and throughput. As a Forward Deployed Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in deploying advanced AI systems directly into customer environments, acting as the primary technical contact and trusted advisor for strategic manufacturing accounts.

Key responsibilities include:

Own the end-to-end lifecycle of AI deployment for manufacturing clients, from scoping and integration to production hardening and handover

Embed with customer operations and IT teams, serving as the main technical advisor and point of contact

Integrate AI vision systems with OT/IT/cloud stacks, including OPC-UA/Modbus/PLCs, NVIDIA Jetson edge inference, ERP, and customer cloud platforms

Build and iterate data pipelines and customer-side data flywheels, covering edge-to-cloud capture, model deployment, monitoring, and feedback loops

Troubleshoot software, networking, and integration issues in live production environments

Document architectures and configurations, producing formal handover artifacts for long-term support

Train customer operators and engineers in both French and English to ensure successful adoption and operation of deployed systems

Participate in pre-sales scoping calls and contribute field learnings to the product and engineering roadmap, helping shape reusable deployment patterns and internal tooling

Support on-site data collection and annotation as needed

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

6+ years of experience combining production software engineering with industrial automation and/or applied AI

Proven experience shipping and supporting production software systems deployed into customer infrastructure

Production Python development experience with hands-on use of Linux, Docker, and Git in production environments

Cloud deployment and operations experience with at least one major platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP)

Hands-on experience with at least one of: OPC-UA/Modbus/PLC integration, NVIDIA Jetson (or equivalent) edge platforms, or GenICam/industrial vision systems

Networking fundamentals for industrial deployments, including TCP/IP, VLANs, and firewalls

Experience in a customer-facing engineering role as the primary technical contact for external stakeholders

Professional working proficiency in English

Preferred Qualifications:

Professional experience working in industrial automation or manufacturing environments involving OT/IT integration

Benefits

Why Join Us?

Be part of a fast-growing team creating transformative solutions for manufacturing

Work on cutting-edge AI and MLOps tools with real-world impact

Enjoy a collaborative and supportive work environment

Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement