Forward Deployment Engineer
Bangalore / Gurgaon / Hyderabad / San Francisco, California
Engineering – AI/ML /
Full time /
On-site
About Zamp:
At Zamp, we’re building AI agents that empower people to move at the speed of thought. Our vision is a world where AI handles the routine, so humans can focus on strategy and innovation. We are building a platform where all operational work runs autonomously. We partner with Fortune 500s, leading global banks and companies to streamline complex Finance and Operations processes.
Founded in 2022 by Amit Jain—an IIT Delhi and Stanford graduate with over 20 years of industry leadership, including roles as Managing Director at Sequoia Capital and Head of Asia Pacific at Uber—Zamp is backed by a stellar $22M seed round. Our investors include Sequoia Capital, Dara Khosrowshahi (CEO, Uber), Tony Xu (CEO, DoorDash), and other global visionaries.
Forward Deployed Engineers (FDEs) are the technical co-owners for our customer's AI projects. You’ll work closely with leading Product/AI/ML teams to deploy, optimize, and scale tough engineering problems while driving real-world impact. You'll be exposed to the cutting edge of the Generative AI industry.
What We’re Looking For
- You'll work with open-source and custom models to optimize their deployment for real-world latency, throughput, and cost targets.
- You’ll work side-by-side with leading ML/AI Engineers, sometimes on-site, writing integration code, architecting pipelines, and crafting AI solutions tailored to specific use cases.
- Every customer is different, and every week brings new domains, systems, and technical challenges.
- From CI/CD for models to finely tuned inference endpoints, you’ll solve problems that only emerge in production.
- This role is perfect for entrepreneurial engineers who thrive in zero-to-one environments.
- You’ll design, build, and deploy features across the stack, from front-end interfaces to infrastructure.
- Rapidly experiment to meet evolving customer needs, and help shape the culture, processes, and product roadmap of a fast-moving team.
Required:
- 3+ years of experience in software engineering or AI infrastructure
- Full-stack engineering experience preferred
- Strong engineering fundamentals (Python preferred)
- Experience with cloud-based systems and deploying ML models in production
- Familiarity with LLMs, vector databases, RAG, and fine-tuning concepts
- Product mindset with strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience working directly with large enterprise customers
- Prior experience at a startup, or background as a founder or solutions engineer is a plus
Our Culture and Benefits:
At Zamp, we promote a culture of open communication, collaboration, and empowerment. We value transparency, meritocracy, and a strong work ethic. Join our early team and help us build something exceptional.
Perks:
- Competitive salaries and stock options with substantial potential upside.
- Collaborate with top talent.
- Diverse and inclusive workspace.
- Comprehensive medical insurance for employees, spouses, and children.
- A culture celebrating every victory.
- Continuous learning and skill development opportunities.
- Enjoy good food, games, and a comfortable office environment.
