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title: 'Forward Deployed Engineer - US at Neural Concept'
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# Forward Deployed Engineer - US at Neural Concept

- **Company:** Neural Concept
- **Location:** Jersey City, NJ
- **Compensation:** $125k–$200k
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-07-24
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-09
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/neuralconcept/3f4532cf-dfb1-4e43-9d30-f2193e7db6e7

## Job description

## About the Role

Our technology is raising strong interest from the engineering world, and the number of our users is growing quickly. As a key player in the Forward Deployed Engineering Team, your mission will be to help industry leaders to redefine their product design workflow with the latest technologies. Your expertise should establish trust and admiration from our customers by delivering high-quality technical work. This is a chance to be at the intersection of engineering and AI, working with top-tier clients worldwide while shaping how the industry evolves. If you are interested in feeling firsthand the fast progress of engineering, this is the team for you.

## What you will do

- Implement projects together with the customer’s engineering teams, develop tailored solutions and analyse data for each project using Python
- Apply our deep-learning tools to different engineering/physics problems
- Deliver proofs-of-concept demonstrating how our technology creates value in CAD, CAE and manufacturing workflows.
- Train customer teams to effectively use the NC platform, ensuring smooth AI adoption into their workflows
- Work closely with the product team to translate customer feedback into product improvements.

## Who you are

- You are eager to tackle real-world challenges through machine learning and automation, with a passion for reshaping how engineering is practiced by industry leaders.
- You have an excellent understanding of both Engineering and Machine Learning (strict requirement)
- You have experience with simulation. Industry experience in CAD / CAE (CFD, FEM, etc) modelling is a plus
- You hold a master’s degree in engineering, Applied Mathematics, or Physics
- You have strong experience with Python programming, and experience with machine learning and deep learning frameworks and libraries
- You have excellent communication skills, enjoy working with people, and feel comfortable in the customer-facing role
- You can convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders in a clear and compelling way

## What You Get

- Work with a world-class technology team – our engineers are top-notch, and we always aim for excellence.
- Benefit from a competitive salary and rewarding opportunities as we continue to scale.
- Thrive in a collaborative, multicultural environment where your work is visible and recognized.
- Develop professionally alongside talented colleagues who share knowledge freely and support one another.
- Make a global impact by helping customers shift to AI-assisted design, making innovation faster, smarter, and more sustainable.
- Balance life and work with a hybrid model and flexible hours—we care about results, not rigid schedules.
- Comprehensive package for PTO, healthcare (100% offered by the company for medical/vision/dental) and 401K matching

Where You Will Be

- New Jersey office
- Travelling: This position will require travelling to customer locations in the US.
- Start date: ASAP
- Eligibility: Applicants with a valid work permit in the USA. We do not provide a sponsorship for the US visa.

WE'RE PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, AND WE'RE COMMITTED TO BUILDING A DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT WHERE YOU CAN THRIVE.

## About Neural Concept

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Neural Concept builds an AI-first engineering platform that embeds physics-aware intelligence into design and simulation workflows, enabling faster and more efficient product development.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Series C)
- **Headquarters**: Lausanne, Switzerland
- **Founded**: 2018
- **Founders**: Dr. Pierre Baqué (CEO), Dr. Jonathan Donier (Chief Scientific Officer), Théophile Allard (CTO), Pascal Fua (Co-Founder), François Fleuret (Co-Founder)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: AI-powered engineering software for product design and simulation.
- **Target customers**: B2B – global OEMs and tier-1 suppliers in automotive, aerospace, energy, consumer electronics, semiconductors, and defense.
- **Mission**: “Revolutionize how customers design their products by speeding up R&D cycles, augmenting product performance and solving next engineering challenges.” [neuralconcept.com](https://www.neuralconcept.com/who-we-are)

## Products & Services
- **[Neural Concept Platform]**: A SaaS platform that integrates with existing CAD (CATIA, SolidWorks, NX) and simulation tools (StarCCM+, Fluent, Abaqus, Ansys) to provide real-time AI-driven insights for aerodynamics, thermal management, structural mechanics, electromagnetics, crash, manufacturing, and more. [neuralconcept.com](https://www.neuralconcept.com/)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (most recent Series C amount: $100M, raised ~6 months ago) [cbinsights.com](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/neural-concept)
- **Key Metric**: Total funding of $137.4M (14 rounds) and annual revenue of $10M (as per LinkedIn estimates). [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/neuralconcept)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Goldman Sachs, Forestay Capital, D. E. Shaw Group, Aster, and others. [cbinsights.com](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/neural-concept)
- **Growth Signals**: 80% YoY headcount growth (94 employees), 433% YoY increase in job postings (32 active roles), expanding into 10 countries including USA, UK, Germany, India, South Korea. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/neuralconcept)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Physics-aware AI** that understands engineering constraints, not just generic machine learning.
- **Deep integration** with major CAD/CAE tools (CATIA, SolidWorks, NX, Ansys, etc.), embedding directly into existing workflows.
- **Trusted by 50% of world’s leading OEMs** (e.g., Subaru, Eaton, Visa Cash App RB Formula One Team). [neuralconcept.com](https://www.neuralconcept.com/)

## Strategic Focus
- **Scale globally** – offices in Switzerland, Germany, USA, South Korea, and growing presence in UK, India, UAE.
- **Deepen AI capabilities** across all physics domains (aerodynamics, thermal, e-motor, durability, manufacturing, crash).
- **Expand customer base** beyond automotive into aerospace, energy, and defense.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Values of passion, excellence, respect, transparency, and creativity. [neuralconcept.com](https://www.neuralconcept.com/who-we-are)
- **Work model**: On-site assessment day required; offices in Lausanne (HQ), Munich, New York, and Asia-Pacific. Remote/hybrid policy not explicitly stated but likely flexible for some roles.
- **Engineering culture**: Deep technical challenges at the intersection of AI and engineering; team includes alumni from EPFL, ETH Zürich, and ex-employees from Altair, Siemens, and McKinsey.
- **Growth opportunity**: Rapidly scaling company (80% headcount growth) with clear career progression and exposure to world-class engineering teams.
- **Hiring process**: Culture interview → technical interviews (code challenge/home project) → on-site assessment day → offer. [neuralconcept.com/careers](https://www.neuralconcept.com/careers)

## Sources
1. [neuralconcept.com](https://www.neuralconcept.com/) – Official website
2. [neuralconcept.com/who-we-are](https://www.neuralconcept.com/who-we-are) – Team and mission
3. [neuralconcept.com/careers](https://www.neuralconcept.com/careers) – Hiring process and culture
4. [linkedin.com/company/neuralconcept](https://www.linkedin.com/company/neuralconcept) – LinkedIn company page
5. [cbinsights.com/company/neural-concept](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/neural-concept) – Funding and investor details

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