Sr Forward Deployed Engineer

About the Role We are hiring on behalf of our client - a fast-growing AI technology company transforming enterprise operations across procurement, inventory, manufacturing, and logistics in Asia. As a Senior Forward Deployed Engineer , you will lead the technical delivery of real-world AI deployments. You'll work directly with enterprise customers to scope, build, and operationalise complex AI-powered systems using the company's flagship platform. This is a high-ownership, end-to-end engineering role - ideal for experienced engineers who thrive in ambiguity, want direct customer impact, and are ready to shape the future of intelligent enterprise systems. Key Responsibilities Own customer engagements from discovery through deployment acting as the primary technical contact. Design and lead Proof-of-Concepts (POCs) and production deployments with clear success metrics. Integrate enterprise systems (e.g., ERPs, supply chain platforms) and build robust, scalable data pipelines. Design and customise intelligent agentic workflows for client-specific use cases. Deploy and optimise system performance in production environments, working closely with DevOps. Contribute to product engineering , surfacing client needs, improving core components, and writing production-grade code. Mentor junior FDEs and contribute to internal knowledge sharing across teams. Requirements Minimum Qualifications  Bachelors or Masters in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field 4–8 years of experience in software or data engineering roles. Proven ability to deliver production systems in live customer environments. Strong software engineering fundamentals: design, testing, debugging, maintainability. Experience with APIs, data integration, and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure). Able to operate independently in fast-paced, high-responsibility environments. Preferred Skills Experience with enterprise systems (ERP, procurement, logistics, etc.). Familiarity with AI/LLM agentic workflows or decision engines. Knowledge of containerisation (Docker), Terraform, CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions). Strong client-facing communication and stakeholder management skills. Interest in mentoring and raising technical standards within the team.