Forward Deployed Engineer
First seen by Alion on Nov 11, 2026.
Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE)
Heizen : Delivering Software at LightSpeed. Featured on : Forbes, Shark Tank India and backed by Titan Capital.
Heizen is an AI-powered startup founded by a team of ex-Microsoft, JP Morgan, IIT and ISB alumni, working majorly with the supply-chain industry. We're rewriting how IT services get done, running on AI agents and 10x engineers - no bench, no bloat, just elite execution at a speed that makes traditional IT services look embarrassing.
We're pioneering a new model for software delivery - one that blends elite engineering talent with proprietary AI agents to build enterprise-grade products with unmatched speed and quality. Our clients include DHL, Unilever, ITC, and Boston Red Sox - and we're nowhere near done.
Our teams work closely with ambitious startups and large enterprises to solve complex business and technical challenges. From building mission-critical platforms to automating legacy workflows, Heizen helps organizations turn bold ideas into scalable software - faster than ever before.
If you're excited by high-impact problems, product ownership, and cutting-edge tools, Heizen offers a front-row seat to the future of software development.
The Role :
We're looking for a Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) who will work closely with our clients to build production-grade software that solves high-impact business problems. As an FDE, you'll be on the front lines, understanding client needs, scoping solutions, and implementing features end-to-end.
Forward Deployed Engineers solve business-critical problems. At Heizen, you'll work directly with enterprise customers, understand complex challenges, and build AI-powered software that creates measurable business impact directly with founders, product leaders, and operators - scoping problems, designing solutions, and building performant software end-to-end. You will iterate quickly, test relentlessly, and own features from architecture through deployment, while working closely with senior engineers and AI-powered toolchains.
This role is perfect for engineers who thrive in dynamic environments, enjoy learning across domains and want to see their work create direct business value. You'll get exposure to multiple industries, work with modern technologies, and grow quickly by collaborating with senior engineers and stakeholders.
Core Responsibilities :
- Work directly with enterprise stakeholders to understand their business challenges and understand real-world problems, participate in discussions/demos, and translate requirements into clear technical solutions.
- Break down ambiguous product requirements into actionable engineering tasks with a strong product-thinking mindset.
- Design and implement full-stack features end-to-end, from API and backend logic to frontend UI and integration.
- Participate in system design and architecture conversations, contributing to scalable and maintainable solutions.
- Build, test, and deploy production-ready systems end-to-end using modern frameworks and engineering best practices.
- Iterate rapidly : prototype, validate, refine, and deliver features with a bias toward impact and speed.
- Debug, diagnose, and resolve issues in real-world client environments, ensuring reliability, performance, and usability.
- Collaborate closely with Product, Design, and QA teams to deliver polished, user-centric outcomes.
- Write clean, maintainable, and testable code, supported by documentation, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
- Contribute to engineering excellence through code reviews, CI/CD processes, automation, and internal best practices.
- Stay adaptable and learn new technologies, frameworks, and domains as project needs evolve.
- Mentor junior engineers and share knowledge across the team to strengthen overall capability.
- Own the entire lifecycle, from problem discovery to successful rollout.
What We Value :
- Strong problem-solving ability and a passion for tackling complex, real-world challenges.
- Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software engineering fundamentals.
- Proficiency in at least one modern programming language (JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, or Java).
- A product-focused mindset, balancing user needs, technical constraints, and speed while building practical, high-impact solutions.
- Familiarity with frameworks such as React, Node.js, or Django, and eagerness to learn new ones.
- Ability to collaborate effectively in dynamic, fast-paced, client-facing environments.
- Strong communication skills, especially when discussing technical topics with non-technical stakeholders.
- A high sense of ownership - proactive, reliable, and comfortable working with limited structure or evolving requirements.
Experience :
- 2 - 5 years of hands-on software engineering experience, preferably in fast-paced environments, and have worked in client facing roles.
Skills & Expertise :
Must-Haves :
- Full-Stack Software Development
- Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
- Python, Java, Go, JavaScript / TypeScript
- System Design
- Backend Development
- Frontend Development
- REST APIs
- SQL and NoSQL Databases
- Cloud Computing (AWS/GCP)
- Production Software Deployment
- Production Stability & On-Call Support
- Client Collaboration and Requirements Gathering
- Analytical Problem Solving
Compensation :
- 18L - 30L Fixed + ESOPs.
Benefits :
- Learning & development budget
- Access to high-impact projects and mentorship across domains
- Annual retreats and offsite experiences
- Work on diverse, high-impact projects across industries.
- Mentorship from senior engineers, founders, and domain experts.
Why Heizen?
- Profitable startup with 20% month-over-month growth
- Building AI-powered Quick Software Delivery products
- Scaling aggressively this year
- Work alongside exceptional engineers with high ownership and high impact
Skills
Full Stack, Python, Java, Javascript, System Design, RESTful API, SQL, NoSQL, REST API