The Forward Deployed Engineer will operate at the intersection of solution architecture, technical delivery, and customer partnership. The role combines elements of a Solutions Architect, Technical Account Manager, and Solution Engineer, with a strong emphasis on hands-on execution and delivering successful customer outcomes. As an FDE, you will serve as a trusted technical advisor and thought partner to client customers, helping them design, implement, and scale real-time data solutions . You will work directly with customers to understand their business objectives, architecture, and use cases; translate these into technical strategies; and drive solutions from concept through production. This role requires a combination of robust technical depth, excellent communication and consulting skills, and a delivery-oriented mindset. The ideal candidate will be equally comfortable leading strategic customer conversations, conducting architecture and whiteboarding sessions, and working hands-on to solve complex technical challenges.
Key Responsibilities Customer Consulting & Solution Architecture • Partner directly with customers to understand their architecture, use cases, technical requirements, and business objectives. • Translate customer requirements and business goals into scalable, practical technical solutions. • Lead discovery, whiteboarding, and architecture sessions to shape ideas and convert concepts into technical specifications and execution plans. • Serve as a trusted technical advisor and proactive thought partner, bringing ideas and recommendations rather than simply responding to customer requirements. • Help customers prioritize and operationalize their data initiatives while balancing strategic ambition with practical delivery. Solution Delivery & Implementation • Design and implement end-to-end solutions integrating SingleStore into existing customer application and data ecosystems. • Own delivery of high-impact customer initiatives from initial concept
📌 Forward Deployed Engineer (India)
🏢 Trantor
📍 India