Forward Deployed Engineer

Ethon was built to eliminate the trillion-dollar waste problem in manufacturing. We are the technology leader in Industrial AI, building agentic workflows that help manufacturers optimize cost, quality, and speed of production. We are a fast-growing team driving massive impact in one of the largest and most under-served industries in the world.

We serve the world’s top manufacturers across the globe. From Siemens and Bosch to Lindt and Roche, our customers trust us to make their factories run better. We are backed by leading investors like Index Ventures, General Catalyst, and Earlybird. Our team draws from Google, Meta, Palantir, MBB, and top manufacturing companies, all here for the same reason: giving manufacturers the technology to run every factory at unprecedented productivity.

WHAT IS THIS JOB ABOUT?

As a Forward Deployed Engineer you will:

• Engage directly with technical people at our customers, including at their factories, to get their data and workflows integrated with our software.

• Apply state of the art AI in challenging real world settings to drive user adoption and prove value to the customer.

• Work super closely with our Deployment Strategists and other Forward Deployed Engineers to deliver value quickly and consistently.

• Contribute features directly to the product to make sure your customers will get the most out of our platform.

• Proactively keep the product org informed of key pain points and opportunities to make our platform better and deliver even more value for customers.

REQUIREMENTS

First and foremost, we believe in curious people who are eager to learn and grow. If you’re passionate about cutting-edge tech and driving major impact in manufacturing, we want to hear from you. Please also reach out if you don’t check all the points mentioned here.

Must-Haves:

• An academic degree in a relevant field, such as Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics or Machine Learning.

• 2+ years working experience solving difficult real world problems with state of the art techniques from software development and data science.

• Fluency in Python.

• Consistent track record of having an outsized impact and going the extra mile.

• An urge to join a fast-paced, impact-driven team.

Bonus:

• Familiarity with SQL and AI/ML libraries.

• Familiarity with DevOps and deployment aspects, in the cloud and on premises.

• Experience in customer-facing roles, especially for enterprise customers.

• Experience in manufacturing or a related industry.

• Prior startup experience.

WHY IS ETHON RIGHT FOR YOU?

We work from our office in the center of Zürich. You will be here at least three days a week, because the hardest problems get solved in person.

Feedback loops are short. Access to founders is direct. People who prove themselves here grow fast and take on real responsibility.

Additionally, we offer:

• Performance-based career & growth paths

• On-site work with significant scope for flexible schedules

• Competitive compensation including stock options giving you a stake in Ethon's long-term success

• Vacation bonus if you take two consecutive weeks of vacation

• Flexible parental leave

• Learning budget for courses, conferences, and coaching

If this sounds like your kind of work, we would like to meet you.

We’re committed to building a team that reflects the diverse world we live in. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, and we especially welcome voices traditionally underrepresented in tech.

FORWARD DEPLOYED ENGINEER

Ethon is on a mission to eliminate the huge waste problem in manufacturing. We’re building powerful tools using AI to help factories improve cost, quality, and speed. Our team is growing fast and making a real difference in one of the world’s biggest industries.

We help leading manufacturers like Siemens, Bosch, Lindt, and Roche run their factories more efficiently. Supported by top investors, our team includes people from Google, Meta, Palantir, MBB, and leading manufacturing firms. We are all passionate about giving the industry the technology needed for better productivity.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

As a Forward Deployed Engineer, you will:

• Work directly with technical teams at our customers’ factories to connect their data and processes to our software.

• Use the latest AI techniques in practical real-world settings, helping users get value from our products.

• Collaborate closely with our Deployment Strategists and other engineers to deliver solutions quickly and reliably.

• Add new features to the product to solve customer needs and ensure they get the most from our platform.

• Share feedback with our product team about common challenges and opportunities for improvement.

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO BRING?

We value curiosity and the willingness to learn. If you care about technology and want to have a real impact in manufacturing, we’d love to hear from you — even if you don’t meet every single requirement.

Must-haves:

• A degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Machine Learning, or a related field

• At least 2 years of experience applying modern software development or data science to real-world problems

• Strong Python skills

• Evidence of taking ownership and making a difference

• Motivation to work on a fast-moving, impact-driven team

• German language skills (at least C1 level)

Bonus skills:

• Experience with SQL and common AI/ML libraries

• Familiarity with DevOps or deployment, either cloud or on-premises

• Experience working with customers, especially in large organizations

• Background in manufacturing or similar industries

• Startup experience

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

• Office location in central Zürich, with at least three in-person days per week

• Short feedback loops and direct access to founders

• Career progression based on performance

• Flexible work arrangements for on-site roles

• Competitive salary and stock options

• Vacation bonus for two consecutive weeks off

• Flexible parental leave

• Annual budget for learning (courses, conferences, coaching)

We’re committed to diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, especially those traditionally underrepresented in tech.

If you’re interested, we’d like to meet you.