Company Description FDE School is an industry-focused learning institution building the next generation of Forward Deployed Engineers who work at the intersection of AI, engineering, product, and real-world business problems. The school serves experienced software and technology professionals, emphasizing practical application over theory. Learners gain experience through hands-on projects, real-world problem solving, AI engineering, system design, deployment, and client-facing execution.

Programs are designed to help professionals move technology from idea to implementation to production while collaborating with stakeholders to deliver measurable business impact. FDE School’s philosophy—“Learn. Build.

Deploy.”—shapes a culture centered on outcomes, ownership, and real-world relevance.

Role Description The Founder's Office Associate is a full-time, on-site role based in Bengaluru, supporting strategic and operational initiatives across FDE School. This role involves working closely with the founders on planning, research, and execution of projects related to programs, partnerships, operations, and learner experience. Day-to-day responsibilities include managing founder priorities, preparing briefs and presentations, coordinating with internal teams and external partners, and tracking progress on key initiatives.

The associate will help streamline workflows, analyze data and feedback,



and propose improvements to systems, processes, and program delivery. The role requires comfort with ambiguity, strong ownership, and the ability to convert ideas into structured plans and execution.

Qualifications

- Candidates should possess strong analytical, problem-solving, and research skills to support strategic decisions and founder initiatives.
- Candidates should possess excellent written and verbal communication skills for drafting documents, preparing presentations, and stakeholder coordination.
- Candidates should possess organizational and project management skills, including task prioritization, timeline management, and attention to detail.
- Candidates should possess stakeholder management and collaboration skills to work effectively with founders, team members, learners, and external partners.
- Candidates should possess comfort with technology and AI/engineering concepts, with the ability to learn quickly and engage with technical content.
- Experience in startup environments, education/edtech, consulting, or operations roles is beneficial.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, economics, or a related field is preferred; equivalent experience is also valued.
- Demonstrated ownership mindset, discretion in handling sensitive information, and willingness to work in office in Bengaluru.

📌 Founder's Office Associate (Bengaluru)
🏢 FDE School
📍 Bengaluru