Forward Deployment Engineer

Role Description

The Forward Deployment Engineer (FDE) is the tip-of-the-spear technical role responsible for ensuring that EXLdata.ai is successfully deployed, adopted, and scaled within client environments. You will work side-by-side with client teams, product engineering, and our GenAI agent teams to:

• Deploy EXLdata.ai into client cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure/GCP)
• Resolve infra, security, and data pipeline issues in real time
• Customize accelerators and agent workflows for client-specific needs
• Drive measurable value realization from Day 1
• Champion product enhancements back to the EXLdata.ai engineering team
• Deliver white-glove support for clients using our managed platform offering

This role is ideal for a senior data engineer who loves solving real-world problems, can operate in ambiguous conditions, learns fast, and thrives in high-impact client environments.

Qualifications

• Experience in cloud engineering (AWS/Azure/GCP)
• Strong background in data engineering
• Familiarity with GenAI technologies
• Ability to work collaboratively with client teams

Requirements

• Proven experience in deploying and managing data pipelines
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to customize solutions based on client needs

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Opportunities for professional development
• Flexible work environment