Deployment Strategist Electrical Engineering at Arena AI

At Arena, we are dedicated to accelerating hardware innovation through physics-grounded artificial intelligence. Our team of 50 experts combines applied physics and AI engineering to support critical industries, and we are backed by $62M in funding from investors like Founders Fund and Initialized. We are looking for a senior Deployment Strategist with an electrical engineering background to join our mission, helping our customers integrate our Atlas platform to verify and optimize their most complex hardware projects.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of Atlas deployments, managing the entire lifecycle from initial use case identification to long-term workflow integration.
• Serve as the primary technical partner for our customers, working on-site to remove organizational blockers and ensure the platform delivers measurable value.
• Collaborate with our internal product and engineering teams to translate user feedback into meaningful feature developments.
• Lead high-level technical discussions with customer leadership, acting as the domain expert at the intersection of AI and electrical engineering.
• Maintain a consistent in-person presence at our NYC or San Francisco offices when not traveling, with domestic and international travel required up to 50% of the time.

Must-haves

• At least 4 years of professional experience as an electrical engineer, specifically within the automotive, aerospace, or semiconductor industries.
• Strong full-stack technical literacy with the ability to quickly master new technical domains.
• Proven product fluency, including experience working alongside product teams to balance technical development with user needs.
• A clear understanding of how to articulate the commercial value of AI-native products.
• Exceptional storytelling and communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas to diverse stakeholders.
• Professional proficiency in English.

Benefits

The base salary range for this position is $150,000 - $225,000 per year, supplemented by competitive equity.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with 100% of the monthly premium covered.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Unlimited vacation policy.
• Relocation assistance for those moving to join our team.