Forward Deployed Engineer

About the Role: Tulip, the leader in AI-native frontline operations, is looking for a Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE). You will work directly with manufacturers to design, build, and deploy solutions on Tulip's Frontline Operations Platform, operating at the intersection of solution engineering, manufacturing operations, and customer outcomes.

What You'll Do

• Partner with plant-level and corporate stakeholders to design, build, and deploy Tulip solutions on-site.
• Integrate Tulip with shop-floor systems including PLCs, MES, ERP, and quality systems, working with machine data and events.
• Deploy solutions into live production environments with minimal disruption, troubleshooting issues across software, data, and workflows.
• Serve as the technical authority during customer deployments, advising on architecture, scalability, security, and reliability.
• Represent the voice of the customer to Product and Engineering, influencing roadmap and feature design.

What You Bring

• 8+ years of experience in manufacturing, industrial software, or manufacturing-focused technology roles.
• 4+ years in customer-facing or consulting capacities leading complex technical initiatives end-to-end.
• Hands-on experience with Operations Technology (MES, ERP, quality, or production systems) and architecture.
• Proven ability to integrate shop-floor systems and devices (PLCs, machine data, production context).
• Note: Willingness to travel up to 50% to customer sites across North America is required.

Benefits

• Expected salary range of $125,000 - $175,000 per year, plus company equity.
• Competitive benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Parental Leave, and a 401(k).
• Flexible work schedule, unlimited vacation policy, and fitness subsidies.
• Remote role based in the United States (with ~50% travel to customer facilities).