Forward Deployed Engineer

Caliber Organisation; Chennai District, Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Caliber Organisation is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer who works directly with customers to implement, customize, and deploy technical solutions in real-world environments. This hybrid role blends software engineering, product thinking, and client-facing problem solving.

You will design and deploy solutions across cloud and on-premises environments, build prototypes and data pipelines, and translate ambiguous requirements into working systems while collaborating with product and engineering

Qualifications

• Proficient in Python/Java/JavaScript or similar languages.
• Experience with APIs, databases, and system integration.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure).
• Strong client-facing communication skills and ability to explain technical concepts.
• Hands-on with CLI development tools (Git, Docker, cloud CLIs).

Responsibilities

• Understand client challenges and design custom solutions.
• Deploy and configure software in customer environments (cloud/on-premise).
• Build prototypes, dashboards, and data pipelines quickly.
• Collaborate with product and engineering teams to improve core platforms.
• Debug production issues under tight timelines and provide guidance to clients.

Skills

Python

Java

JavaScript

APIs

Cloud platforms

Client-facing communication

Problem-solving

Systems thinking

Tools

Git

Docker

AWS CLI

GCP CLI

Azure CLI

Job description

Role Overview

A Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) works directly with customers to implement, customize, and deploy technical solutions in real-world environments. This is a hybrid role combining software engineering, product thinking, and client-facing problem solving. Unlike traditional backend or frontend engineers, FDEs operate in the field understanding customer needs and rapidly building solutions that integrate into their workflows.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with clients to understand their technical and business challenges
• Design and implement custom solutions using internal platforms or APIs
• Deploy and configure software in customer environments (cloud/on-premise)
• Build prototypes, dashboards, and data pipelines quickly
• Translate ambiguous requirements into working systems
• Collaborate with product and engineering teams to improve core platforms
• Debug issues in production environments under tight timelines
• Provide technical guidance and sometimes training to clients

Required Skills Technical:

• Strong programming skills (Python, Java, JavaScript, or similar)
• Experience with APIs, databases, and system integration
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)
• Ability to work across the stack (backend-heavy, but flexible)

Problem-Solving:

• Ability to handle ambiguous, real-world problems
• Systems thinking and quick iteration mindset

Communication:

• Strong client-facing communication skills
• Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in consulting, startups, or customer-facing engineering roles
• Exposure to data engineering, ML systems, or analytics tools
• Comfort working in high-pressure, fast-changing environments

Mandatory Technologies / Skill Set:

• Hands-on experience with CLI-based development tools (e.g., Git, Docker, AWS/GCP CLI, AI CLI agents)
• Experience with API integrations (REST, webhooks).