Forward Deployed Engineer

About Our Client

Our Client is building a new generation of AI systems that combine deep learning formal reasoning and physics-based modeling to accelerate scientific and engineering innovation.

Focused on transforming semiconductor and photonic hardware development the companys mission is to deliver a 30x improvement in development speed accessibility and cost by 2030. By combining advanced AI with scientific rigor Our Client is helping researchers and engineers solve some of the most complex challenges in hardware design and simulation.

• Location: Toronto Canada (Hybrid)
• Compensation: $150000 $250000 Stock Options
• Work Authorization: Valid Work-Permit for Canada
• Seniority: Mid-Senior Level

The Opportunity

Our Client is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer to serve as the technical bridge between customers and product teams. You will work directly with engineers researchers and technical leadership at customer organizations translating complex scientific and engineering challenges into deployable AI-powered solutions.

This role is ideal for someone who combines deep scientific knowledge with hands-on software engineering skills and enjoys working closely with customers to solve high-impact technical problems.

What Youll Do

• Partner directly with customer engineering and research teams
• Understand complex photonic semiconductor and hardware design workflows
• Design and deploy AI-powered workflows using LLMs simulations and scientific models
• Build prototypes demonstrating AI-assisted modeling optimization and automation
• Orchestrate workflows combining AI systems simulation environments and customer data
• Translate field insights into product feedback and roadmap recommendations
• Act as a trusted technical advisor throughout pilots and production deployments
• Help shape the evolution of next-generation AI platforms for engineering applications

Requirements

• MSc or PhD in Electrical Engineering Applied Physics Applied Mathematics Photonics or a related field
• 4 years of experience in Software Engineering Applied AI Solutions Engineering or Forward Deployed Engineering
• Strong Python programming skills
• Experience with scientific computing and workflow orchestration
• Hands-on experience with LLMs APIs agentic systems and modern AI tooling
• Experience working directly with customers or technical stakeholders
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to bridge scientific concepts and software implementation

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with LangChain LlamaIndex Pydantic Ray or similar frameworks
• Experience with semiconductor photonics or EDA environments
• Hardware-software co-design experience
• Cloud or HPC deployment experience
• Published research combined with industry experience
• Previous experience in R&D-heavy or deep-tech environments
• Experience at organizations such as Palantir Foundry or other Forward Deployed Engineering teams

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation package
• Stock Options Plan
• Access to cutting-edge AI and scientific computing technologies
• Opportunity to collaborate with leading researchers and engineers
• Conference participation and research presentation opportunities
• Direct impact on the future of semiconductor and photonic development
• Fast-moving high-impact environment with significant ownership

If youre passionate about applying AI to solve real-world scientific challenges and want to work closely with leading engineering organizations wed love to hear from you...