Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE)

Job Description

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.