Forward Deployment Engineer

We are looking for an experienced AI/ML & Forward Deployed Engineer with 8+ years of engineering experience to deliver high-impact AI/ML (and GenAI, where applicable) solutions end-to-end. You will blend applied machine learning, software engineering, and stakeholder problem-solving to deploy production-grade systems that are scalable, secure, observable, and aligned to business KPIs. This role is ideal for engineers who enjoy operating at the intersection of data + models + systems + real users, and who can thrive in ambiguous, fast-moving environments, 1) Use-Case Discovery & Forward Deployment

• Partner with stakeholders (business/product/customers) to identify and shape AI opportunities into well-defined use cases with success metrics, constraints, and rollout plans.

• Run workshops and technical discovery to assess feasibility, data readiness, integration needs, and operational risks.

• Drive rapid prototyping, pilot deployments, and iterative improvements based on real user feedback.

2) Applied ML Engineering (Classic ML + Deep Learning)

• Develop and improve ML solutions (classification, regression, ranking, forecasting, anomaly detection, NLP).

• Establish and maintain robust evaluation practices: offline metrics, validation strategies, experimentation, and A/B testing.

• Perform feature engineering, error analysis, model optimization, and performance tuning for production requirements.

3) GenAI / LLM Engineering (If Applicable)

• Build and productionize RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) pipelines, including document ingestion, chunking strategy, embeddings, retrieval tuning, reranking, and response grounding.

• Implement guardrails and reliability patterns: prompt templates, tool/function calling, hallucination reduction, citation strategies, and fallback paths.

• Develop evaluation harnesses for GenAI: quality metrics, regression tests, safety tests, and human-in-the-loop workflows.

4) Productionization (MLOps / LLMOps)

• Package models into scalable services and deploy using Docker/Kubernetes and CI/CD.

• Implement model lifecycle management: model registry, versioning, automated retraining triggers, and governance workflows.

• Build monitoring and observability: drift detection, latency/throughput monitoring, error tracking, alerting, and rollback mechanisms.

5) Systems Integration & Platform Collaboration

• Build integration layers (REST/gRPC APIs, event-driven services) to embed AI capabilities into products and enterprise workflows.

• Collaborate with data engineers to design reliable pipelines and ensure data quality, lineage, and governance.

• Ensure secure and compliant design (PII/PHI handling, RBAC, secrets management, encryption, audit trails).

6) Technical Leadership & Enablement

• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to engineers; lead design reviews and establish best practices.

• Document solutions with architecture diagrams, runbooks, and operational playbooks.

Do you have experience in Stakeholder management?, Do you have a Bachelor’s degree?, Qualifications : BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE

(part of Tata group) 3.93.9 out of 5 stars Eden Prairie, MN $100,000 - $120,000 a year, Pulled from the full job description

• Pet insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Commuter assistance, * Create reusable accelerators (templates, libraries, patterns) to scale deployments across teams or customers.

Salary Range: $100,000- $120,000 a year

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 & amp; Training Reimbursement. Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays.