Forward Deployed Engineer - Digital

Systems Limited; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Systems Limited is seeking a software engineer to contribute to AI product builds by developing non-AI application code, APIs, and infrastructure glue. You will implement features under AI Architects, write tests, and participate in agile ceremonies.

The role emphasizes solid fundamentals, cloud basics, and clear communication, with a growth path toward becoming an AI Engineer.

Qualifications

• 2–5 yrs professional software engineering experience.
• Solid fundamentals: data structures, API design, testing discipline, version control.
• Basic familiarity with AI/ML concepts to work with AI Engineers.
• Growing familiarity with cloud deployment basics (CI/CD, containers).
• Reliable and detail-oriented; ships what was agreed and flags issues.
• Comfortable receiving and acting on code review feedback.
• Growth-oriented role toward AI Engineer.
• Clear communication in stand-ups and updates.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain non-AI application code (UI, APIs, data layer).
• Implement well-specified features under AI Architects/Engineers.
• Write unit and integration tests; maintain code quality.
• Assist debugging and production issue triage across the stack.
• Participate in agile ceremonies (sprint planning, stand-ups, retros).
• Document code and features for handoff and onboarding.
• Receive and act on code review feedback constructively.
• Communicate progress and blockers to the lead engineer.

Skills

2-5 yrs exp

Data structures

API design

Testing discipline

Version control

AI/ML basics

CI/CD

Containers

Clear communication

Growth mindset

Job description

The software engineering backbone of AI product builds — application code, APIs, and infrastructure glue that AI features run on.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Build and maintain the non-AI application code that AI features are embedded in (UI, APIs, data layer)
• Implement well-specified features and integrations under the direction of AI Architects/Engineers
• Write unit and integration tests; maintain code quality bar across the codebase
• Support debugging and production issue triage across the application stack
• Participate in agile delivery ceremonies — sprint planning, stand-ups, retros
• Document code and features for handoff and onboarding
• Receive and act on code review feedback constructively
• Communicate progress and blockers transparently to the lead engineer

REQUIREMENTS & SKILLS:

• 2–5 yrs professional software engineering experience (any modern stack)
• Solid fundamentals — data structures, API design, testing discipline, version control
• Basic familiarity with AI/ML concepts sufficient to work alongside AI Engineers without friction
• Growing familiarity with cloud deployment basics (CI/CD, containers)
• Reliable and detail-oriented — ships what was agreed, flags what wasn't
• Comfortable receiving and acting on code review feedback
• Growth-oriented — this is typically a stepping-stone role toward AI Engineer
• Communicates clearly in stand-ups and written updates