What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forward Deployed Engineer position at Gather AI?
About Us
Are you ready to build the future of supply chain? At Gather AI, we're not just creating software; we're pioneering a new era of warehouse intelligence. We've developed a groundbreaking, vision-powered platform that uses autonomous drones and existing equipment to capture real-time data, completely digitizing workflows that have historically been manual and error-prone. This means facilities operate smarter, safer, and more efficiently, ultimately redefining "on-time, in full" delivery.
If you're looking for an opportunity to contribute to truly transformative technology and make a significant impact in a vital industry, Gather AI is the place for you. We're leading the charge in the rapidly evolving robotics industry, and we invite you to join us in reshaping the global supply chain, one intelligent warehouse at a time.
About You
As a Forward Deployed Engineer, you will be responsible for bringing Gather AI technology to supply chain industry clients. You will lead visits to client sites to automate their inventory management. This role involves preparation for deployments and continued customer support for our customers, including ticket management and issue troubleshooting.
You will coordinate with the Research & Development team to ensure that each deployment is smooth and streamlined. The Forward Deployed Engineer indirectly (through the support of contractors) or directly handles every aspect of the implementation including warehouse mapping, hardware calibration and testing, documentation, client training, and continued support. In this position, you are the face of the company and you ensure that the client is happy with our product and the support we provide.
What You'll Need
Are you ready to build the future of supply chain? At Gather AI, we're not just creating software; we're pioneering a new era of warehouse intelligence. We've developed a groundbreaking, vision-powered platform that uses autonomous drones and existing equipment to capture real-time data, completely digitizing workflows that have historically been manual and error-prone. This means facilities operate smarter, safer, and more efficiently, ultimately redefining "on-time, in full" delivery.
If you're looking for an opportunity to contribute to truly transformative technology and make a significant impact in a vital industry, Gather AI is the place for you. We're leading the charge in the rapidly evolving robotics industry, and we invite you to join us in reshaping the global supply chain, one intelligent warehouse at a time.
About You
As a Forward Deployed Engineer, you will be responsible for bringing Gather AI technology to supply chain industry clients. You will lead visits to client sites to automate their inventory management. This role involves preparation for deployments and continued customer support for our customers, including ticket management and issue troubleshooting.
You will coordinate with the Research & Development team to ensure that each deployment is smooth and streamlined. The Forward Deployed Engineer indirectly (through the support of contractors) or directly handles every aspect of the implementation including warehouse mapping, hardware calibration and testing, documentation, client training, and continued support. In this position, you are the face of the company and you ensure that the client is happy with our product and the support we provide.
What You'll Need
- BS or AS in Computer Science/Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field, OR
- Equivalent experience or aptitude as a technician or in a technically-focused, customer-facing role
- Excellent documentation, communication, and collaboration skills
- Forklift certified (or able to become forklift certified within 1 month of hire)
- Thorough understanding of Excel/Google Sheets
- Basic proficiency with 1 or more coding languages (eg Python, C, C , SQL, etc.)
- Experience with generative AI
- Ability to travel ~60% of time including some weekends
- Valid driver's license
- Understanding of Euler angles and vectors in #-D space
- Hands-on building/fabricating experience [cart hardware, drone hardware, machine usage (laser cutter, drills, 3D printers, etc.)]
- 1 years with enterprise-grade ticketing systems (eg Jira, Asana, Notion)
- Startup experience
- Experience teaching
- Experience managing a team
- Experience with warehouse or inventory control methodologies
- Compensation package will include equity
- Comprehensive health insurance
- Very flexible schedule
- Customized PTO
- Relocation assistance available