Forward Deployed Engineer

Conduit's FactoryOS platform allows manufacturers to scale production ready automation solutions in days, not months. With a suite of powerful applications, we allow manufacturers to automate faster and smarter by coordinating every robot, machine, and system on one platform. At Conduit, our mission is to give every American manufacturer the power to automate their factories at lightning speed.

We’re already deployed in production at top manufacturers and growing fast. Backed by leading investors, and built by a team that moves at light speed with deep conviction in American industrial dominance.

The Role

As a Forward Deployed Engineer, you’ll be the Conduit between the factory floor and our team — deploying our platform, solving high-stakes problems in real time, and helping manufacturers achieve full automation faster than ever before. You’ll work shoulder-to-shoulder with operators, engineers, and executives to turn their factories into fully connected, intelligent systems.

What you'll do

• Deploy the FactoryOS. Own the rollout of Conduit into production environments — integrating with robots, PLCs, sensors, and factory systems both in the cloud and on-prem.
• Solve the hardest problems in manufacturing. Get hands-on with robots, debug network issues, and design solutions that blend hardware, software, and human workflows.
• Build what’s missing. Write Python code and develop new features that close the gap between what our customers need and what the platform can do today.
• Work on site. Travel to customer facilities to lead deployments, troubleshoot live systems, and collaborate directly with manufacturing teams.
• Collaborate deeply. Partner with product, design, and backend teams to translate frontline insight into product evolution.
• Be a trusted advisor. Guide manufacturers through automation challenges, architecture decisions, and the process of modernizing their entire operation.

You have

• Strong Python development skills and the ability to write production-quality code.
• Excellent debugging instincts across networks, devices, and cloud/on-prem systems.
• A builder’s mindset — fast learner, resourceful, and comfortable in uncertain environments.
• Willingness and ability to travel to customer sites and work in hybrid environments.

Bonus Points

• Background in software, systems, or robotics engineering.
• Hands-on experience with factory automation: PLCs, MES, IoT systems, Modbus, MQTT, or industrial robots.
• Experience deploying large-scale distributed or real-time systems.
• Curiosity and grit — you love being in the field, solving impossible problems, and seeing the impact of your work in motion.

What we offer

• Top tier pay and equity: We want to make it easy to be at Conduit.
• Generational opportunity. Be early at a company defining the software layer for industrial automation.
• American re-industrialization is happening. We’re building the platform to make it real — faster.
• Zero bureaucracy. High impact. You’ll be on the front lines, solving real problems for real factories.
• You will level up. You’ll work directly with the founder and exec team

Interested candidates email resume, cover letter, and/or GitHub to hiring@conduit.inc

Conduit is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.