Forward Deployed Engineer

Mid · Full Time

New York CityUSD 140k – 245k6mo ago
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Role

What you'll do.

Gecko Robotics is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer to solve critical infrastructure challenges using advanced robotics and software solutions. The role involves identifying high-impact problems for customers, developing innovative solutions, and driving technological improvements across multi-domain engineering challenges.

Qualifications

What we look for.

Technical

  • Programming Skills

    Proficiency in multiple programming languages including Python, JavaScript, Java, or C++

  • Cloud Technologies

    Experience with cloud infrastructure like Google Cloud and AWS

  • Data Structures

    Strong understanding of data structures, storage systems, and infrastructure

Education

  • Bachelor's Degree

    Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Software Engineering, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering

Experience

  • Professional Experience

    Minimum 3 years in a similar technical role

  • Problem-Solving

    Demonstrated ability to solve complex, multi-domain technical challenges

Skills

Required

  • Programming Languages

    Proficiency in Python, JavaScript, Java, or C++

  • Cloud Infrastructure

    Experience with Google Cloud and Amazon Web Services

  • Problem-Solving

    Ability to identify and solve complex, multi-domain technical challenges

  • Team Collaboration

    Effective communication with technical and non-technical team members

Preferred

  • Robotics Knowledge

    Nice to have

    Understanding of robotics systems and industrial inspection technologies

  • Data Structures

    Nice to have

    Advanced knowledge of data structures and storage systems

  • Front-end Development

    Nice to have

    Experience with React and modern front-end frameworks

Tech stack

Languages

PythonJavaScript

Frameworks

React

Databases

Cloud Databases

Tools

Google CloudAmazon Web Services

Other

Robotics Platforms

Compensation

Pay and benefits.

Base·USD 140,000 – 245,000

Process

Interview steps.

  1. 01

    Initial Screening

    Phone or video call with recruiting team to assess background and fit

  2. 02

    Technical Interview

    In-depth technical assessment of programming and problem-solving skills

  3. 03

    Problem-Solving Challenge

    Practical exercise demonstrating ability to solve complex engineering challenges

  4. 04

    Team Interview

    Meetings with potential team members to evaluate collaboration and cultural fit

  5. 05

    Final Interview

    Discussion with senior leadership about role expectations and company mission

Full posting

Original listing.

What We Do

Gecko Robotics is helping the world’s most important organizations ensure the availability, reliability, and sustainability of critical infrastructure. Gecko's complete and connected solutions combine wall-climbing robots, industry-leading sensors, and an AI-powered data platform to provide customers with a unique window into the current and future health of their physical assets. This enables real-time decision making to increase the efficiency and safety of operations, promote mission readiness, and protect the environment and civilization from the effects of infrastructure failure.

Role at a Glance

Our Forward Deployed Engineers are not support engineers, they’re builders. Forward Deployed Engineers build our business within the context of a single customer at a time. They seek out valuable problems that hold our customers back. The problems we work on are multi-domain, affecting cashflow, production, safety, and the environment. A Forward Deployed Engineer doesn’t stop at finding problems, but goes on to create solutions and prove their value, owning the process from start to finish. Forward Deployed Engineers, by solving a specific version of the problem for a specific customer, also help to navigate Gecko’s platforms - Gecko’s tools that scale across customers. 

 

What you will do

  • Solve Real Problems: We search for the highest impact problems we can find, we spend a lot of time with our customers to understand their true nature, we come up with new ways, and we don’t quit until we’ve reached impact. 

  • Growth: The problems we work on are hard. No one has yet solved them. We are constantly learning and trying - and that includes learning about ourselves. We are a group who loves to grow - even if it requires hard work to do so. 

 

Technologies We Use

  • Python, Javascript, React 

  • Google Cloud, Amazon Web Services 

 

About You 

  • Bachelor’s degree in fields such as Computer Science, Computer Engineering Mathematics, Software Engineering, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or relevant experience. 

  • 3+ years of experience in a similar position.

  • Familiarity with data structures, storage systems, cloud infrastructure, front-end frameworks, and other technical tools. 

  • Understanding of how technical decisions impact the user of what you’re building. 

  • Proficiency with programming languages such as Java, C++, Python, JavaScript, or similar languages. 

  • Ability to work effectively in teams of technical and non-technical individuals. 

  • Skill and comfort working in a rapidly changing environment with dynamic objectives and iteration with users. 

  • Demonstrated ability to continuously learn, work independently, and make decisions with minimal supervision.

  • Willingness and interest to travel as needed.

Who We Are

At Gecko, our people are our greatest investment. In addition to competitive compensation packages, we offer company equity, 401(k) matching, gender-neutral parental leave, full medical, dental, and vision insurance, mental health and wellness support, ongoing professional development, family planning assistance, and flexible paid time off. 

Gecko values collaboration, innovation, and partnership, and we believe we do our best work when we're together in person. We’re an office-first culture but understand that sometimes you may need to work from home. Many people are in the office five days a week, others need a bit more flexibility. Ultimately, we care about the outcomes we achieve - and creating a culture of autonomy and trust that enables that impact.

Gecko is committed to creating a culture of inclusion and belonging, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  We believe it is our collective responsibility to uphold these values and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to join us in our mission to protect today’s infrastructure and give form to tomorrow’s. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law. If you are passionate about what you do and want to use your talents to support our critical mission, we’d love to hear from you.

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