Forward Deployed Software Engineer

Location: Bengaluru, India  

Experience: 1 - 3 years experience

Company Overview

Sarvam.ai is a pioneering generative AI startup headquartered in Bengaluru, India. We are dedicated to leading transformative research and development in the field of language technologies. With a focus on building scalable and efficient large language models (LLMs) that support a wide range of languages with a particular emphasis on Indic languages, Sarvam.ai aims to reimagine human-computer interaction and build novel solutions.

Role Overview

As a Forward Deployed Software Engineer (FDSE) at Sarvam.ai, you will work directly with our customers to understand their business challenges and implement cutting-edge Agentic solutions. You will design and implement VoiceAI agents, WhatsApp agents and other Gen AI solutions that drive real business value. Taking end-to-end ownership of bringing client engagements to success. This role offers an excellent opportunity for developers early in their careers to gain experience in both technical implementation and customer interaction.

Key Responsibilities

- As a member of the broader go-to-market team, the key goal is to understand customer requirements and translate them into technical solutions.

- Own and drive verticalized solutions using generative AI agents building upon and contributing to Sarvam’s platform.

- Building and implementing custom LLM applications using Sarvam.ai's APIs and technologies

- Learn and apply prompt engineering techniques for different use cases

- Create documentation for implementations and use cases

- Work with the product team to relay customer feedback

- Support pre-sales activities with technical demonstrations

- Learn to optimize solution performance and cost efficiency

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

- Proficiency in Python programming

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

- Enthusiasm for LLMs and AI technologies

- Familiarity with prompt engineering

- Strong problem-solving skills

- High agility and quick to deliver results

- Good communication skills and eagerness to work with customers

- Understanding of vector databases and semantic search

- Previous customer-facing experience (including internships)

- 1-2 years of software development experience

- Understanding of REST APIs and web services

What We Offer

- Lead engineering and AI deployment discussions for clients

- Opportunity to work with cutting-edge AI technology

- Collaborative and learning-focused environment

- Competitive compensation package

- Health insurance and other benefits

- Clear career growth path

How to Apply?

Interested candidates should submit:

- Updated resume and portfolio.

- Completed AI Agent Assignment.

Sarvam.ai is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.