Tata Consultancy Services

Forward Deployed Engineer - Agentic AI & Data

Tata Consultancy Services • $115K — $167K *
Chicago, IL 60629In-Person
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Strong proficiency in Python and experience with API development frameworks like FastAPI or Flask.
  • Hands-on experience with Agentic AI platforms such as LangChain, LlamaIndex, or AutoGen.
  • Familiarity with Generative AI Platforms, including Anthropic, Google, or OpenAI, specifically with solutions like Claude API or Vertex AI.
  • Exposure to Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) methodologies and Multi-Chain Processing (MCP) servers.
  • Strong communication skills to work directly with customers and clarify ambiguous requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Build and deploy AI systems, focusing on LLMs, RAG, and agentic solutions in real-world client environments.
  • Develop workflows for agentic applications, including APIs and multi-agent logic.
  • Integrate AI solutions seamlessly with existing enterprise systems including CRM and ERP.
  • Debug and troubleshoot AI systems to resolve issues related to performance and accuracy.
  • Optimize system performance and costs through techniques like model routing and caching.
  • Implement safety measures and controls related to prompts, validation, and privacy.
  • Collaborate closely with clients in a fast-paced, iterative project environment.

Benefits

  • Flexible work location within the U.S., supporting remote work and travel to client sites.
  • Hands-on experience with cutting-edge AI technologies and direct client engagement.
  • Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, innovative environment focused on advanced AI solutions.
Full 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.

Youll work closely with clients to:
• Translate business problems into working AI systems
• Build Agentic AI, RAG, and LLM-based solutions
• Move rapidly from prototype production

This role requires strong engineering depth + real-time problem solving + ability to operate in ambiguity.

What Youll Do
• Build & deploy AI systems (LLMs, RAG, agents) in real client setups
• Develop agentic workflows (tools, APIs, multi-agent logic)
• Integrate with enterprise systems (CRM, ERP, APIs, data platforms)
• Debug & troubleshoot live issues (hallucination, latency, failures)
• Optimize performance & cost (caching, model routing, batching)
• Add guardrails (prompt safety, validation, privacy controls)
• Work directly with clients in fast, iterative delivery cycles

Qualifications:
• Strong Python + API development (FastAPI/Flask)
• Experience in working with one or more Agentic AI such LangChain / LlamaIndex / AutoGen / similar
• 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.
• Exposure to RAG, MCP servers, tool-use APIs,
• Work directly with customers, Explain solutions clearly and handle ambiguous requirements

Salary Range: $115,000 - $167,000 a year

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About Tata Consultancy Services

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is an Indian multinational information technology (IT) services and consulting company, headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. It is a subsidiary of Tata Group and operates in 149 locations across 46 countries. TCS is the largest Indian company by market capitalization and is ranked 11th on the Forbes Global 2000 list of the world's biggest public companies. TCS is also the second-largest IT services company in the world by revenue and the largest employer of women in India. The company provides services in areas including IT, consulting, and business solutions.
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