Tata Consultancy Services

Sr. Forward Deployed Engineer

Tata Consultancy Services$150K — $175K *
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5 to 7 years of overall professional experience with 3 to 5 years specifically in AI applications.
  • Proven hands-on experience in building prototypes and integrations with cloud and API-based technologies.
  • Familiarity with Gemini APIs, Vertex AI, and prompt engineering.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to convey technical information in business terms.
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science.

Responsibilities

  • Create prototypes and multi-modal demonstrations using Gemini APIs and Google Cloud services.
  • Develop lightweight integrations and agentic workflows tailored to client needs.
  • Lead technical validation efforts throughout deal cycles by transforming Gemini capabilities into deployable solutions.
  • Enhance prototype quality and usability through effective prompt engineering using the Google Gemini ADK.
  • Articulate prototype outcomes into clear value narratives to assist customer decision-making.

Benefits

  • Discretionary annual incentive plan.
  • Comprehensive medical coverage including health, dental, and vision.
  • Parental leave options for family support.
  • Insurance options such as auto, home, and identity theft protection.
  • Professional growth benefits including commuter perks and training reimbursement.
  • Paid time off including vacation and sick leave.
  • Legal and financial assistance programs, including a 401K plan and college fund.
Full Job Description
Must Have Technical/Functional Skills

Must-Have Skills and Experience
• Strong hands-on engineering skills with experience building prototypes, integrations, or solution accelerators using cloud and API-based technologies.
• Experience with Gemini APIs, Vertex AI, Google Cloud, prompt engineering, or similar AI application environments.
• Ability to develop agentic workflows, lightweight integrations, and multi-modal demonstrations for customer or partner scenarios.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills with the ability to connect technical validation to business value.
• Total experience: 5 to 7 years, including 3 to 5 years of AI experience, with strong written and spoken English.
• Bachelors degree in Engineering or Computer Science.

Preferred Skills
• Google Professional ML Engineer certification is preferred.
• Gemini Enterprise Partner Certification preferred.
• Google Associate Cloud Engineer certification preferred.
• Applied analytics experience and the ability to convert prototype outcomes into clear value narratives are preferred.

Roles & Responsibilities
• Build working prototypes, proof points, and multi-modal demonstrations using Gemini APIs, Vertex AI, and Google Cloud.
• Develop agentic workflows and lightweight integrations to validate technical feasibility for customer-specific scenarios.
• Own technical validation across deal cycles by rapidly translating Gemini Enterprise capabilities into deployable prototype outcomes.
• Apply prompt engineering and Google Gemini ADK to improve prototype quality, usability, and business relevance.
• Translate prototype outcomes into value narratives that support decision-making and accelerate customer progression.

Generic Managerial Skills:
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration
• Ability to understand customer requirements and translate them into actionable technical outcomes
• Clear communication of technical concepts to business and non-technical stakeholders
• Ownership mindset with accountability for delivery, timelines, and quality
• Problem-solving ability in ambiguous or fast-moving environments
• Prioritization skills to manage multiple prototypes, demos, or validation requests
• Ability to influence teams without direct authority
• Strong documentation and reporting discipline
• Customer-centric thinking with focus on business value and outcome alignment
• Adaptability to work in pilot, evolving, or high-visibility engagement models

TCS Employee Benefits Summary
• Discretionary Annual Incentive.
• Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans.
• Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves.
• Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection.
• Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Certification & Training Reimbursement.
• Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays.
• Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing.

Salary Range: $150,000-$175,000 a year

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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