Forward Deployed Engineer

The Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) operates as an end-to-end owner of intelligent automation and AI-driven initiatives. This is a highly autonomous role requiring a blend of technical expertise, functional understanding, and stakeholder management.The FDE works directly with business teams to design and deliver scalable solutions leveraging AI/ML, Large Language Models (LLMs), LangGraph-based orchestration, Python, and Azure cloud platforms—without reliance on separate BA, architect, or developer roles.Required Skills:Programming: Python (mandatory), APIs, data processingAI/ML:ML fundamentals (training, evaluation, model lifecycle)NLP and Generative AI conceptsLLMs & GenAI: Azure OpenAI / OpenAI APIsPrompt engineering, RAG, embeddingsFine-tuning & evaluation approachesFrameworks & ToolsLangChain / LangGraph – agent orchestration and workflow automationVector databases (e.g., FAISS, Azure AI Search)REST APIs, FastAPICloud (Azure)Azure OpenAI, Cognitive ServicesAzure Data Factory / Synapse AnalyticsAzure Functions / App ServicesData storage (Blob, Data Lake, SQL)DevOps, CI/CD pipelinesIdeal Candidate ProfileStrong blend of technical, functional, and business acumenProven ability to own end-to-end solution delivery independentlyHands-on experience with LLMs, AI/ML, and cloud-native developmentExcellent communication and stakeholder management skillsExperience building intelligent automation or copilot-like solutions