Forward Deployed Engineer (f/m/d)

Short Description

SPREAD builds AI-powered software that helps leading manufacturers like BMW, Mercedes, Volkswagen, Bosch, and Rheinmetall master the complexity of software-defined products. Our Engineering Intelligence Platform turns disconnected technical data into usable insights so engineering teams can bring products to market faster, more cost-efficiently, and with higher quality. Recognized with the SPARK AI Innovation Award (Handelsblatt & McKinsey, 2024) and listed among LinkedIn’s Top Startups DACH, SPREAD is one of Europe’s fastest-growing AI companies.

Role:
As a Forward Deployed Engineer, you deliver customer outcomes by turning real operational needs into working software on top of our platform. You will partner closely with customer teams to understand their processes and data landscape, shape a clear technical approach, and ship end-to-end solutions spanning data integration, domain modeling, and user-facing applications. You will report to our Head of Engineering, who will support you as a senior sparring partner for technical decisions, reviews, and escalation.

Your Mission

• Partner with customer stakeholders to understand workflows, constraints, and goals, then translate them into a clear technical plan.
• Identify relevant data sources across established system landscapes (ERP/MES/PLM, spreadsheets, databases), clarify access paths, and move from assumptions to usable inputs.
• Extend SPREAD’s info-model when needed (GraphQL schema), keeping solutions reusable beyond a single engagement.
• Build data mappings and integration flows with our internal ETL/mapping tooling (nextgen-xmap), turning cross-system references into maintainable pipelines.
• Deliver user-facing solutions in two ways, depending on what the situation needs:
  • Rapidly via low-code when speed is the best lever
  • Via custom UI in TypeScript/React when the use case calls for it
• Communicate progress and trade-offs clearly with Product, Value Realization, and Engineering. Surface risks early and ask for the right support.
• Travel occasionally to customer sites when it meaningfully improves discovery, alignment, or rollout.
• Package your outcomes so they can scale, including solid documentation, clean structure, and a handover-ready setup for engineering follow-through.

Your Experience

Must-have

• 4+ years of engineering experience delivering software in real-world environments, including ambiguity, constraints, and deadlines.
• Strong hands-on skills in JavaScript or TypeScript and React.
• Ability to write complex SQL confidently, including joins, aggregations, window functions, and performance-aware querying, to explore and validate enterprise data.
• Practical understanding of ETL and data integration fundamentals, including mapping, transformation, validation, and how source data becomes something a UI can rely on.
• Comfort in customer-facing settings: you listen well, ask sharp questions, and explain technical choices clearly to different audiences.
• Delivery mindset and ownership: you scope, iterate, and get to a working outcome.

Strong plus

• GraphQL experience, or the ability to pick it up quickly if you are strong in SQL and schema thinking.
• Exposure to low-code and AI tooling, and you genuinely enjoy building this way.
• Experience navigating established enterprise systems and complex data landscapes (SAP, Oracle, custom databases, multi-team ownership).

Why SPREAD?

• Build customer-facing solutions at an AI-first company where shipping value is the baseline, and where platform leverage grows with every successful delivery.
• Work at the intersection of product, engineering, and customer teams with the freedom to shape approach, scope, and implementation.
• Make measurable impact in complex enterprise environments, where integrated data and usable applications directly change how teams operate.
• Strong overall package including attractive compensation, mobility budget (Deutschlandticket), Urban Sports partnership, 30 vacation days, workation options, a volunteering day, and an annual learning budget.

Contact

Dmytro İefymenko

Köpenicker Str. 40c | 10179 Berlin

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Position Details

• Job Title: Forward Deployed Engineer (f/m/d)
• Company / Organisation: SPREAD GmbH
• Location: Remote
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Field / Industry: Software Development
• Work Arrangement: Remote - open to candidates worldwide

About This Opportunity

This full-time opportunity at SPREAD GmbH is an excellent opening for experienced professionals in the field of software engineering and technology. The role is structured around a fully remote setup - offering you the freedom to work from any location in the world and is designed for candidates who are ready to make a meaningful contribution from the moment they join.

As a remote-first position, this role welcomes qualified candidates from across the globe. You will be expected to manage your schedule independently, communicate proactively, and deliver results consistently - hallmarks of a high-performing remote professional.

Whether you are an established practitioner in software engineering and technology or a highly skilled professional looking for your next challenge, this Forward Deployed Engineer (f/m/d) role offers the platform to apply your expertise in a real-world, results-oriented environment. SPREAD GmbH is looking for a candidate who can hit the ground running and add genuine value to the team.

Who Should Apply

This role is ideal for candidates who have a solid background in software engineering and technology and a demonstrable track record of delivering high-quality results. You should possess analytical thinking, attention to technical detail, and a methodical approach to problem-solving. Experience working with modern development tools, version control systems, and cloud platforms will be an advantage, though a commitment to continuous learning and professional development is equally valued.

Beyond technical or domain expertise, SPREAD GmbH is looking for someone who communicates clearly, collaborates effectively with colleagues and stakeholders, and takes ownership of their work from start to finish. If you thrive in a professional environment and are passionate about the opportunity to build reliable, scalable, and high-performing digital products, we encourage you to apply.

Key Competencies for This Role

Successful candidates for the Forward Deployed Engineer (f/m/d) position at SPREAD GmbH will typically demonstrate the following core competencies:

• Domain expertise - a strong foundation of knowledge and hands-on experience in software engineering and technology
• Problem-solving ability - the capacity to identify challenges, think critically, and implement practical solutions efficiently
• Communication skills - clear and professional communication with colleagues, stakeholders, and partners at all levels
• Self-management - strong time management and the ability to prioritise a varied workload while meeting deadlines
• Team collaboration - a collaborative and supportive approach to working alongside colleagues across departments or locations
• Adaptability - the ability to respond positively to change and thrive in a dynamic, evolving work environment

How to Apply

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