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Questt

Posted 28 Aug 2026

Forward Deployed Engineer - 1 (FDE)

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Employment
Full time
Team
Software Engineering
Posted
28 Aug 2026

About the role

We're looking for an early-career Forward Deployed Engineer with strong fundamentals to own delivery for a single client, hands-on with code, feature builds, and bug fixes, working closely with FDE 2s and FDE 3s for guidance as you grow.


Responsibilities:

  • Own delivery for a single client engagement end-to-end.
  • Write clean, production-grade code for feature builds.
  • Triage, debug, and fix issues to keep client systems reliable.
  • Work closely with FDE 2s and FDE 3s for architectural and delivery guidance.
  • Communicate progress and blockers directly with client stakeholders.
  • Travel on-site as needed to support client delivery.


Requirements:

  • 1-2 years of hands-on software engineering experience.
  • Strong engineering fundamentals: data structures, algorithms, clean code, debugging.
  • Comfort working independently while asking for help early.
  • Clear communicator, comfortable working directly with clients.
  • Willingness to work on-site in Bangalore and travel as needed.


Nice to Have:

  • Prior internship or project experience in a fast-paced engineering team.
  • Exposure to AI/ML, data platforms, or cloud infrastructure.
  • Familiarity with agile delivery practices and PM tools (Jira, Linear, Notion, or similar).
  • Prior startup or high-growth environment experience.

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