Forward Deployed Engineer

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Salary range: Rs 2000000 - Rs 5000000 (ie INR 20-50 LPA)

Min Experience: 2 years

Location: NCR

JobType: full-time

The Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) role is inspired by the forward-deployed model, where engineers and strategists work directly within enterprise environments to drive transformation from the inside. Adapted for an AI-driven logistics context, this is not a traditional engineering role—it sits at the intersection of strategy, product, and execution.

As an FDE, you will be embedded within one or two strategic enterprise accounts, taking full ownership of their AI transformation journey. This role requires the ability to engage at the CXO level on strategic initiatives while also driving hands-on implementation and adoption at the operational level.

This is a highly generalist role suited for individuals with an entrepreneurial mindset, strong AI fluency, and the ability to navigate complex organizations. While prior software engineering experience is not mandatory, strong technical competence—particularly in AI tools, agent workflows, and data pipelines—is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Account Ownership: Act as the primary point of accountability for assigned enterprise accounts, owning transformation roadmaps, delivery, and business outcomes
• Transformation Planning: Design end-to-end AI transformation strategies by assessing current logistics operations, identifying automation opportunities, and defining measurable execution plans
• Solution Deployment: Configure and deploy AI agents, automation workflows, and platform solutions; collaborate closely with engineering and product teams to ensure production readiness
• Stakeholder Management: Build and manage relationships across all levels—from executive leadership to operational teams and system administrators
• Program Management: Oversee end-to-end delivery, including timelines, dependencies, change management, and go-live execution
• Product Feedback Loop: Convert on-ground insights into structured product feedback; identify patterns and influence product roadmap decisions
• Playbook Development: Document best practices, solution patterns, and scalable frameworks for reuse across accounts and geographies

Candidate Profile

• Entrepreneurial Mindset: Experience building, owning, or leading initiatives end-to-end; strong sense of accountability and ownership
• AI-Native Approach: Hands-on experience using AI tools, building workflows, and working with models (e.g., GPT, Claude) and agent frameworks
• Technical Competence: Ability to work with APIs, data pipelines, and AI configurations; comfortable collaborating deeply with engineering teams
• Stakeholder Management: Proven ability to manage complex relationships across large, hierarchical organizations
• Structured Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills with the ability to break down ambiguous challenges into clear, actionable plans

Preferred Background

• Experience in consulting (MBB), global capability centers, or roles involving large-scale enterprise transformation
• Strong technical pedigree with exposure to high-growth technology environments
• Degree from a top-tier institution

Organizational Context & Growth
This role sits within the AI Platform & Growth function and offers a clear path toward strategic leadership. As the function scales, senior FDEs will have the opportunity to build and lead account-focused teams, including associates and implementation specialists.

Additional Information

• Travel to customer sites is expected
• High ownership, high-impact role at the intersection of AI, strategy, and enterprise transformation

Skills
AI Tools & Workflows | Data Pipelines | Stakeholder Management | Program Management | Strategic Thinking