Forward Deployed Engineer
Gecko Robotics8 months ago
Boston, MA, USA +4 moreMid Level
H1B sponsor
Base Salary
$140k - $245k/yr
Responsibilities
- Identify and solve high-impact customer problems through close customer engagement.
- Develop new technical solutions and continue working until measurable impact is achieved.
- Own the customer-specific solution process from problem discovery through completion.
- Use and help navigate Gecko’s platforms and tools that scale across customers.
- Collaborate with customers and internal technical and non-technical teams.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Software Engineering, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering, or relevant experience.
- At least 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 affect the users of the solutions being built.
- Proficiency with programming languages such as Java, C++, Python, JavaScript, or similar languages.
- Ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical teams.
- Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment with dynamic objectives and iterative user engagement.
- Demonstrated ability to continuously learn, work independently, and make decisions with minimal supervision.
- Willingness and interest to travel as needed.
Benefits
- Company equity and 401(k) matching are offered.
- Gender-neutral parental leave, medical, dental, and vision insurance are provided.
- Mental health support, ongoing professional development, family planning assistance, and flexible paid time off are available.
- The role is office-first, with many employees working in the office five days per week and some flexibility to work from home.
- Travel is required as needed.
About Gecko Robotics
Gecko Robotics builds wall-climbing inspection robots, high-density sensors, and an AI data platform (Cantilever) used to assess and predict the condition of critical infrastructure. It sells hardware-enabled services and software to operators in energy, industrial, and defense sectors, supporting use cases such as predictive maintenance on U.S. Navy ships. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, the company is privately held.