Distinguished Forward Deployed Engineer

Hiring for a Global IT service provider, in AI Forward Deployed Engineers.

Experience: 8+ Years, based out of Chennai/Bangalore

Hiring: Forward Deployed Engineers/AI Architect Model Optimization & Strategy

Experience: 8+ Years | Location: Chennai / Bangalore Japan (Relocation)

Job Type: Full-time | Global AI Leadership Role

About the Role

We are looking for an expert-level Applied AI Engineer who operates at the cutting edge of model optimization and large-scale AI systems. This is not an API-only roleyou will optimize, fine-tune, and deploy models at the core level, define technical standards, and act as a strategic advisor to senior leadership.

This role offers a unique global career path:

• First 18 months: Based in Chennai or Bangalore
• Post 18 months: Relocation to Japan
• Language: Willingness to learn Japanese (company-supported)

What Youll Do

Model Optimization & Fine-Tuning

• Implement PEFT, LoRA, QLoRA to fine-tune open-source LLMs (LLaMA-class, Mistral-class)
• Customize models for domain-specific, production-grade use cases
• Handle complex edge cases in large-scale deployments

Performance, Quantization & Inference

• Optimize inference cost and latency using quantization techniques (GGUF, AWQ)
• Manage GPU memory efficiently and squeeze maximum performance from hardware
• Optimize dense vectors and embedding pipelines

State-of-the-Art Innovation

• Continuously evaluate and integrate emerging research (e.g., State Space Models, long-context optimization)
• Translate cutting-edge research into real-world client deliverables

Strategic & Executive Engagement

• Act as a trusted AI advisor to C-level leaders
• Define the Art of the Possible for enterprise AI
• Shape long-term AI roadmaps balancing cost, risk, and performance

Thought Leadership

• Represent the organization at industry forums, conferences, and internal playbooks
• Define technical culture and standards across AI teams

Technical Requirements

• Expert-level PyTorch (TensorFlow exposure is a plus)
• Deep understanding of Transformers & Attention mechanisms
• Experience with vLLM, TGI, and custom model serving
• Strong grasp of quantization, GPU optimization, and Model Ops
• Experience with training data curation, synthetic data, and RLHF concepts

Leadership & Soft Skills

• Executive-level communication and influence
• Ability to lead cross-org initiatives and resolve conflicts
• Strategic decision-making mindset
• Passion for building long-term AI vision and culture
• Openness and commitment to learning Japanese for Japan relocation

Global Mobility

• Initial 18 months: Chennai or Bangalore
• Thereafter: Long-term relocation to Japan
• Japanese language learning support provided