Forward-Deployed Engineer

Position: Forward-Deployed Engineer Location: Hayward, California, New York City NY , Atlanta GA, Dallas TX (On-site / Hybrid) Type Contract Job Description-:We are building a contextually intelligent data platform for the construction industry, enabling organisations to design, deliver, and operate physical infrastructure faster, better, and at lower cost. What the Platform Does Aggregates institutional and project dataCreates digital twins as a single source of truth across the asset lifecycleEnables modular, repeatable construction outcomesConnects design, construction, and operational intelligence into one unified system By modularising data and applying contextual intelligence, Modutecture is transforming how infrastructure is designed, built, and operated. Role Overview We are seeking a hands-on Technical Architect / Forward-Deployed Engineer to work closely with the team in Hayward to build and evolve the core Modutecture platform. This Role Sits At The Intersection Of Deep system designProduction-grade engineeringCustomer and real-world workflow understanding You will operate across platform, product, and infrastructure realities, helping shape both how the system is built and how it is used in real environments. Key Responsibilities Build the Core Platform Design and develop foundational systems powering the Modutecture platform Define Modular Components Across Data ingestion and processingDigital twin systemsApplication services Establish Scalable Patterns For APIsData modelsService-to-service interactions 2. Develop the Digital Twin & Data Layer Build Systems That Aggregate institutional and project dataEnable reuse of intelligence across projectsSupport lifecycle visibility from design through operations Create Unified Data Models For AssetsComponentsProject and state lifecycle 3. Forward-Deployed Engineering Work Closely With Internal product and engineering teamsConstruction stakeholdersEarly customers Translate Real-world Workflows Into Product featuresPlatform capabilities Rapidly prototype, deploy, and iterate solutions in live environments Simulation & Visualisation Systems Contribute To Unity-based visualisation and simulation layersDigital twin interaction systems Ensure Strong Alignment Between Underlying data systemsVisual representationsOperational and analytical insights 5. Cloud & Infrastructure Build And Scale Systems On Microsoft Azure, Including Data pipelinesBackend servicesReal-time processing layersImplement and maintain:CI/CD pipelinesObservability and monitoringScalable, resilient infrastructure patterns 6. Product & Technical Direction Partner Closely With Leadership To Shape Core platform capabilitiesLong-term system evolution Identify Opportunities For ExtensibilityIntegrationsEcosystem and platform growth Required Skills & Experience Core Engineering & Architecture 8+ years of experience in backend, platform, or systems engineeringStrong experience building:SaaS platformsData-intensive systemsDistributed architecturesDeep understanding of:API designEvent-driven systemsScalable system architecture Programming Strong hands-on experience with:Python and/or JavaProven ability to design, build, and ship production-grade systems Data Systems Experience building:Data pipelinesData models for complex, evolving domainsSystems supporting long-lived datasets Simulation / 3D (Preferred) Experience with:Unity or similar real-time enginesUnderstanding of:Mapping structured data to visual and simulation systems Cloud & DevOps Experience with:Microsoft Azure (preferred)Docker and KubernetesCI/CD pipelinesFamiliarity with:Infrastructure-as-code practices Forward-Deployed Mindset Comfortable:Working directly with users and stakeholdersOperating in ambiguous, rapidly evolving environmentsAbility to:Translate workflows into real systemsMove quickly from idea to implementation Leadership & Collaboration Strong communication and problem-solving skillsAbility to influence technical direction across teamsComfortable working in a fast-moving, early-stage environment Nice-to-Have Experience Construction technology (AEC)Digital twin platformsGIS / BIM / CAD systemsIndustrial or infrastructure systemsScaling early-stage products What Success Looks Like (First 6 12 Months) Core platform components built and deployedStrong foundations established for:Data ingestionDigital twin systemsScalable servicesImproved capability to:Connect design, construction, and operationsReuse intelligence across projectsTight alignment between:Product needsTechnical execution Why This Role Is Unique Build the foundation of a new category in infrastructure softwareWork directly with founders and senior leadershipCombine:SaaS platformsUnity-based simulationReal-world infrastructure systemsHigh ownership, high impact, and strong product influence