Forward Deployed Engineer

Tuning Research (WorkableAI); Gurugram District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Tuning Research (WorkableAI) seeks engineers to deploy and develop software solutions directly with clients, bridging engineering and customer needs in a forward-deployed role.

You will build backend systems and APIs powering enterprise applications, work across the full stack from UI design in Figma to databases, and contribute to LLM-based solutions with robust deployment practices.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of professional software engineering experience with client-facing roles.
• Proficiency in Python or TypeScript/Node.js for backend systems.
• Strong SQL and relational database design skills.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and develop software solutions directly with clients.
• Build backend systems and APIs powering enterprise apps.
• Design interfaces, write backend code, and manage databases end-to-end.
• Conduct code reviews and maintain high engineering standards.
• Gather requirements and translate into technical specs.

Skills

Python/TypeScript

REST APIs

SQL/Relational DB

LLM apps

Code reviews

CI/CD

English/Hindi fluency

Tools

Docker

Git

AWS

GCP

Azure

PostgreSQL

Job description

Batch: 2023/2024/2025.

About the role

• Deploy and develop software solutions directly with clients, bridging engineering and customer needs in a forward-deployed capacity.
• Build backend systems and APIs that power business-critical applications for enterprises.
• Work across the full stack: design interfaces in Figma, write backend code, and manage databases to ship end-to-end features.
• Conduct code reviews and maintain high engineering standards across the codebase.
• Gather product requirements from site supervisors and senior leadership, translate them into technical specifications, and prioritize competing demands.

What you'll work on

• Backend development using Python or TypeScript/Node.js to create robust, scalable services.
• REST API design and implementation paired with PostgreSQL or similar relational databases.
• Building and optimizing large language model applications: prompt engineering, document extraction, retrieval systems, tool-calling agents, and evaluation frameworks.
• Infrastructure and deployment: Git workflows, CI/CD pipelines, Docker containerization, and cloud platforms including AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Mobile application development using React Native or Flutter, with a focus on offline-first architectures.
• Data migration projects from Excel sheets and legacy systems into modern databases.
• User interface design and usability improvements in collaboration with product teams.

What we're looking for

• 1-3 years of professional software engineering experience with at least 2 years in a client-facing, founding-engineer, product-engineer, or forward-deployed role.
• Proficiency in Python or TypeScript/Node.js for backend systems.
• Strong SQL and relational database design skills.
• Hands-on experience with LLM applications and their practical deployment.
• Ability to review code critically and maintain code quality standards.
• Comfort with version control, containerization, and cloud-native development.
• Product mindset: you can write clear specs, make sound trade-off decisions, and design functional UIs.
• Excellent communication skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Fluency in both Hindi and English.
• Willingness to work from client sites and travel during project onboarding phases.

Good to know

• Experience with enterprise software such as ERP, HRMS, or accounting systems is valued.
• Familiarity with Indian business software like Tally, GST compliance, TDS, or payroll systems is a plus.
• Background in construction, infrastructure, manufacturing, or field operations brings useful domain knowledge.
• Knowledge of Indian regional languages beyond Hindi strengthens your candidacy.