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Forward Deployed Engineer

Gather AI

Software Engineering

Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Posted on May 28, 2025

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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

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

Bonus points for...

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 and Benefits

Compensation package will include equity
Comprehensive health insurance
Very flexible schedule
Customized PTO
Relocation assistance available

If this sounds like a good fit we’d love to meet you. Robotics is the future and we’re leading the charge with our software-only business model. Come help us change the world!