Forward Deployed Engineer at FloVision Solutions in Remote

Summary: FloVision Solutions is a remote-first startup focused on improving the food supply chain through innovative technology. As a Forward Deployed Engineer, you will engage with customers to understand their needs and develop scalable solutions that enhance production processes while minimizing food waste. Responsibilities: - Take full ownership of development for product features from initial concept through implementation, deployment, and ongoing monitoring in production environments - Embed with customer teams to understand their workflows, technical environment, and the real problems driving their needs - not just the ones they articulate upfront - Design, develop, and maintain scalable production environments for in-field devices and customer portals - Create containerized solutions using Docker, especially for IoT devices with limited hardware capabilities - Utilize AWS services like Lambda, SageMaker, and Elastic Container Service to optimize cloud solutions - Structure and manage SQL databases for scalability and performance - Proactively identify gaps in our product, tooling, or processes and advocate for the right fix, whether that's a quick patch or a roadmap item - Contribute to internal knowledge-sharing so that hard-won lessons from customer deployments improve how the whole team operates Required Qualifications: - Bachelor of Science (or equivalent practical experience) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field - We care more about demonstrated ability to solve complex problems than years of experience - Experience with Python for backend development and scripting - Proficiency in designing and implementing RESTful APIs - Solid SQL and database design skills, with attention to scalability and performance - Experience with Docker - Familiarity with AWS services such as Lambda, SageMaker, and Elastic Container Service - Genuine comfort working in ambiguous, fast-changing environments where the problem definition may shift mid-project - Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with both engineers and non-technical stakeholders Preferred Qualifications: - Experience developing and designing cloud-hosted production products - Backend Frameworks: Experience with ExpressJS for server-side development - Frontend Development: Experience with Flutter/ReactJS and implementing visuals from database results - Experience developing or troubleshooting software for edge/IoT hardware devices - Experience with CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or GitLab - Experience with AWS IoT or other IoT platforms - Experience implementing machine learning model inference in production environments, particularly in systems involving cameras and sensors - Background in programming and deploying computer vision solutions Required Skills: Python, RESTful APIs, SQL database design, Docker, AWS services Important Skills: ExpressJS, Flutter/ReactJS, CI/CD pipelines, IoT hardware Benefits: Home Office Stipend, Flexible Schedule, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401(k) Plan, Health Savings Account (HSA)