Forward Deployed Engineer - Agentic AI & Data
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) · Chicago, US
Job description
Role: Forward Deployed Engineer - Agentic AI & Data (Senior Engineer)
Location: Any US Location - must be willing to travel to client sites as needed
The Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) is a hands-on, client-facing role responsible for designing, building, and deploying AI solutions directly within customer environments.
You’ll work closely with clients to:
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Translate business problems into working AI systems
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Build Agentic AI, RAG, and LLM-based solutions
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Move rapidly from prototype production
This role requires strong engineering depth + real-time problem solving + ability to operate in ambiguity.
What You’ll Do
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Build & deploy AI systems (LLMs, RAG, agents) in real client setups
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Develop agentic workflows (tools, APIs, multi-agent logic)
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Integrate with enterprise systems (CRM, ERP, APIs, data platforms)
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Debug & troubleshoot live issues (hallucination, latency, failures)
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Optimize performance & cost (caching, model routing, batching)
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Add guardrails (prompt safety, validation, privacy controls)
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Work directly with clients in fast, iterative delivery cycles
Qualifications:
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Strong Python + API development (FastAPI/Flask)
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Experience in working with one or more Agentic AI such LangChain / LlamaIndex / AutoGen / similar
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Exposure to one or more Gen AI Platforms: Anthropic, Google or Open AI, including hands on experience with one of the following key platforms/products; Claude API, Claude for Enterprise, Claude Code, Gemini API, Vertex AI Agent Builder, Google Workspace integration, Assistants API, Responses API, OpenAI Agents SDK.
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Exposure to RAG, MCP servers, tool-use APIs,
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Work directly with customers, Explain solutions clearly and handle ambiguous requirements
Salary Range: $115,000 - $167,000 a year
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Location
Chicago, IL
Job Function
TECHNOLOGY
Role
Senior Engineer
Job Id
415348
Desired Skills
Artificial Intelligence
Salary Range
$115,000-$167,000 a year
Desired Candidate Profile
Qualifications : BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE
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