Forward Deployed Software Engineer

Required Skills & Experience

5+ years of hands-on software engineering experience with a track record of shipping production systems Deep expertise in at least one specialization area: ML/AI, Data Engineering, Full Stack, Analytics/BI, or DevOps Demonstrated ability to work directly with clients or external stakeholders Experience operating in ambiguous environments consulting, professional services, startups Strong fluency with AI tools and workflows Proven ability to work across the stack when needed Strong written and verbal communication Experience mentoring junior engineers

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Experience building agentic AI systems, RAG architectures, or LLM orchestration workflows Background in professional services, systems integration, or technology consulting Experience with distributed or offshore delivery teams Familiarity with MCP (Model Context Protocol) Prior experience contributing to an IP library or accelerator repository Experience in regulated industries: financial services, healthcare, or insurance Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Forward Deployed Engineer who can be dropped into a client engagement and trusted to run a workstream end-to-end with minimal oversight. You are an AI-native operator who builds, configures, and extends solutions in live customer environments. You are not a retrained consultant or a business analyst with access to AI tools. As a Senior FDE, you lead with deep expertise in one specialization but operate across the full problem space. You are the person who walks into a client meeting with a vague problem and walks out with a workable scope. You decompose ambiguity, ship working solutions fast, and ensure that what you build is actually adopted — not just deployed. You are client-ready from day one. You represent IG Labs in every interaction. You mentor Junior FDEs, set the standard for what good looks like, and contribute to IP capture that makes every future engagement faster.