Role description
Role: Forward Deployed Engineer ( FDE )
Work Location: This is a fully remote position, open to candidates within the United States. The role requires close collaboration with distributed global teams.
As a Forward Deployed Engineer FDE you will operate at the intersection of executive problem framing rapid engineering and scalable architecture You will engage directly with client CXOs and senior leaders to identify a highvalue wedge build a working proof in weeks and translate that into a clear path toward MVP and scaled rollout on BlueVerse or nay hyperscaler platforms You will be embedded in deals and client journeysshipping real agentic systems not slides
1 Executivefacing discovery value shaping
Partner with Sales Client Partners and BlueVerse leaders to run CXOlevel working sessions that translate business pain into an Outcome Thesis KPI tree baseline uplift hypothesis operating constraints
Identify the right thinslice wedge for a rapid Proof of Value PoV high signal measurable low dependency enterpriserelevant
Communicate tradeoffs clearly what to automate vs assist where humanintheloop is required and what safe scale entails
2 Rapid Proof of Value engineering
Build a rapid PoV that demonstrates business impact technical feasibility trustworthiness
Implement agent workflows with tooluse integration to enterprise systems and lightweight UIexperience for stakeholder clarity
Create initial evaluation harness task success accuracy policy compliance toolcall success latencycost and capture baseline vs PoV lift
3 Agentic blueprint pathtoscale handoff
Produce a scalable Agentic Blueprint agent roles orchestration patterns toolsAPIs dataknowledge strategy guardrails observability and HIL escalation
Define MVP backlog and architecture decisions identityaccess audit logging fallback design policy boundaries and deployment model
Hand off cleanly to delivery teams MVP squads pods with a productionready plan
Required qualifications
8 years of experience in fullstack engineering solution architecture technical consulting with significant clientfacing delivery
Demonstrated ability to build quickly under ambiguity and still maintain sound architecture instincts
Strong experience with modern AI stacks including
oLLMs agent patterns orchestration toolcalling planningexecution loops memory patterns
oRAG knowledge embedding strategies chunking vector databases retrieval evaluation
oEvaluation offline online evals regression suites safety testsredteaming basics
Strong software engineering fundamentals APIs data pipelines integration distributed systems basics
Proficiency in Python one of TypeScriptJavaGo comfortable across frontend backend as needed
Cloudnative experience AWSAzureGCP containers CICD and observability fundamentals
Exceptional communication can translate technical complexity into business impact for senior stakeholders
Preferred qualifications
Proven delivery of GenAIagentic solutions in production not only prototypes
Experience integrating with enterprise platforms ServiceNow Salesforce SAP Microsoft GraphO365 DatabricksSnowflake etc
Experience with security governance for GenAI data boundaries access control auditability model risk compliance evidence
Familiarity with LLMOpsAgentOps concepts versioning telemetry drift monitoring cost governance FinOps
Domain depth in one or more LTM focus verticals TravelTransportationHospitality RetailCPG BFSI Manufacturing Media
Relevant certifications cloud security data are a plus
Core competencies what distinguishes top performers
Executive presence credible with CXOs can run a room and drive decisions
Structured problem framing quickly identifies the highestleverage wedge and measurement plan
Builder mindset ships working systems rapidly demos are grounded in real integrations
Judgment trust knows where agents must be constrained designs for safe autonomy
Repeatability turns oneoff wins into reusable playbooks and accelerators
Working model
Travel expected client workshops PoVs exec meetings
Operates in tight pods with Sales Industry leaders BlueVerse productplatform teams and delivery squads
Strong bias toward handson building this role is not purely advisory
Equal opportunity statement
LTM is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race colour religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or veteran status
Skills
Mandatory Skills : AI/Generative AI
Other details
Variable Compensation: This position includes a bonus or variable payout component based on individual and organizational performance. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, performance and internal equity.
Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with LTIMindtree (“LTIM”):
Benefits and Perks:
- Comprehensive Medical Plan Covering Medical, Dental, Vision
- Short Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
- 401(k) Plan with Company match
- Life Insurance
- Vacation Time, Sick Leave, Paid Holidays
- Paid Paternity and Maternity Leave
The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum salary target for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and job level and additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Depending on the position offered, other forms of compensation may be provided as part of overall compensation like an annual performance-based bonus, sales incentive pay and other forms of bonus or variable compensation.
Disclaimer: The compensation and benefits information provided herein is accurate as of the date of this posting.
LTIMindtree is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity in the workplace. Our employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, family-care status, veteran status, marital status, civil union status, domestic partnership status, military service, handicap or disability or history of handicap or disability, genetic information, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, union affiliation, affectional or sexual orientation or preference, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, except where such considerations are bona fide occupational qualifications permitted by law.
Benefits
Compensation range: $180,000.00 to $250,000.00 per year
About LTM
LTM is an AI-centric global technology services company and the Business Creativity partner to the world’s largest and most disruptive enterprises. We bring human insights and intelligent systems together to help clients create greater value at the intersection of technology and domain expertise. Our capabilities span integrated operations, transformation, and business AI — enabling new ways of working, new productivity paradigms, and new roads to value. Together with over 87,000 employees across 40 countries and our global network of partners, LTM — a Larsen & Toubro company — owns business outcomes for our clients, helping them not just outperform the market, but to Outcreate it. Please also note that neither LTM nor any of its authorized recruitment agencies/partners charge any candidate registration fee or any other fees from talent (candidates) towards appearing for an interview or securing employment/internship. Candidates shall be solely responsible for verifying the credentials of any agency/consultant that claims to be working with LTM for recruitment. Please note that anyone who relies on the representations made by fraudulent employment agencies does so at their own risk, and LTM disclaims any liability in case of loss or damage suffered as a consequence of the same. Recruitment Fraud Alert - https://www.ltimindtree.com/recruitment-fraud-alert/
