Forward Deployed Engineer - Chicago

The Role: Field-First Engineering

As the inaugural Forward Deployed Engineer at Realm, you will bridge the gap between high-level AI models and the grit of industrial mining operations. You'll spend significant time on-site, translating the messy realities of SCADA systems and drones into scalable technical solutions. This is a high-agency role where you are the primary technical liaison, responsible for ensuring that AI-driven insights actually work in the field.

Vibe-Driven Prototyping

Realm is an AI-first organization that views 'vibe-coding' not just as a buzzword, but as a tactical advantage. You will use AI-assisted development tools to rapidly build and test prototypes in real-time, solving urgent operational bottlenecks before handing off requirements to the core engineering team. You'll work across APIs, data pipelines, and Linux environments, leveraging modern AI tooling to ship higher quality code faster than traditional methods allow.

Why Join Realm?

Founded by veterans of Palantir and Uber, Realm offers the chance to work at the intersection of heavy industry and cutting-edge intelligence. You will enjoy a high degree of autonomy, competitive equity, and a remote-first culture that values deep ownership. This is your opportunity to define the deployment standards for a company shaping the future of global industrial safety and productivity.