Role Description
Greetings from Ashra Technologies
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Position: Forward Deployed Engineer
Location: Nashville TN, US
About the Role
We are seeking Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) to join our Emerging Tech team and drive cutting-edge innovation initiatives. This role sits at the intersection of engineering, product, and client delivery, where you will build and deploy high-impact solutions in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
As an FDE, you will take full ownership of delivering solutions end-to-end—from architecture and development to testing and deployment—while working closely with stakeholders to rapidly bring ideas to life.
This is an ideal opportunity for engineers who thrive in hands-on, high-ownership roles and enjoy solving complex problems with modern technologies, including AI-driven systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the design, build, and deploy full-stack applications with a strong emphasis on backend systems
- Develop scalable services and APIs using Java and cloud-native architectures on GCP
- Build and integrate AI-powered solutions leveraging Vertex AI and agentic AI frameworks
- Own the entire software development lifecycle including development, testing (QA), deployment, and production support
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to rapidly prototype and deliver solutions
- Operate in forward-deployed environments, working closely with end users or clients to refine and iterate solutions
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues in real time, ensuring high-quality delivery under tight timelines
Required Qualifications
- Full-stack development experience with a backend-heavy focus
- Proficiency in Java and hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
- Experience building or integrating solutions using Vertex AI and/or agentic AI systems
- Proven ability to deliver end-to-end solutions independently (development, QA, deployment)
- Experience working in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with minimal guidance
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to quickly ramp up on new technologies
Nice-to-Have Skills
- Experience with Capacitor or other cross-platform/mobile development frameworks
- Familiarity with modern frontend frameworks (React, Angular, etc.)
- Exposure to microservices architecture and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
Interested can share cv at: [email protected]/8688322631
Pay: $86,162.07 - $103,765.07 per year
Experience:
- Forward Deployed Engineer: 3 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
About Forward Deployed Engineering
Forward Deployed Engineers are embedded directly with customers to build custom solutions, integrate products into existing infrastructure, and bridge the gap between product engineering and customer success. The role combines deep technical skills with the ability to operate in client environments and translate business requirements into working software.
Originally pioneered by Palantir, the FDE model has spread across AI, enterprise SaaS, and cloud infrastructure companies. FDEs write production code, architect integrations, train customer teams, and feed product insights back to the core engineering organization. At companies like OpenAI, Salesforce, and Databricks, FDE teams are treated as elite engineering units that can ship custom solutions in days rather than quarters.
Typical FDE stack: Python, TypeScript, SQL, REST/GraphQL APIs, cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure), and increasingly LLM APIs and AI orchestration frameworks. Strong communication and the ability to context-switch between technical and business conversations are as important as coding ability.
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