Deployment Engineer (AI Startup)

An early-stage AI startup providing an AI Agent platform for enterprise manufacturers is looking for a Deployment Engineer / Field Engineer to work directly on the frontlines at client manufacturing sites.

Position: Deployment Engineer (Technical Deployment & Field Engineering)

Location: Remote / Client Site Travel (US or Japan based)

Travel Requirement: 80%+ (On-site at client plant sites during active deployments)

Working Hours: Flexible / Output-driven startup environment

Compensation: $100,000 – $150,000 Base Salary + 1.0% – 2.0% Stock Options (Negotiable) Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision (Tailored coverage), Retirement plan in development

Role Overview:

• Interview plant managers and operations teams to identify core bottlenecks.
• Design AI agent deployments and run rapid PoC (Proof of Concept) prototypes.
• Feed critical customer insights and technical requirements back to the core product engineering team.

Key Qualifications:

• Degree in CS, Engineering, or related STEM field (KOSEN / University degree or equivalent experience).
• Background as a Software Engineer at major automakers/manufacturers OR background in Production Engineering and plant operations.
• Ability to build light software/scripts and AI-assisted prototypes to test solutions.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to discuss requirements with enterprise leadership and plant managers.
• English communication proficiency.

Preferred:

• Japanese language skills (A major plus for interfacing with Japanese clients and expats).
• New graduates are welcome if they have entrepreneurship experience or hands-on experience building with AI development tools.