Embed with clients to identify business needs and translate high-value GenAI use cases into solutions. * Partner with leaders, product owners, architects, and engineers to align priorities and ...
Embed with clients to identify business needs and translate high-value GenAI use cases into solutions. * Partner with leaders, product owners, architects, and engineers to align priorities and ...
Lead Forward Deployed Engineer, Frontier GenAI
Indianapolis, IN · On-site
$98K - $129K/yr
Work you'll do As a Lead Frontier GenAI FDE, you will serve as the senior practitioner-leader embedded directly with our most strategic clients, leading forward-deployed engineering pods that develop ...
Lead Forward Deployed Engineer, Frontier GenAI
Indianapolis, IN · On-site
$98K - $129K/yr
Work you'll do As a Lead Frontier GenAI FDE, you will serve as the senior practitioner-leader embedded directly with our most strategic clients, leading forward-deployed engineering pods that develop ...
Senior Forward Deployed Engineer, Frontier GenAI
Indianapolis, IN · On-site
$99K - $137K/yr
Embed with clients to identify business needs and translate high-value GenAI use cases into solutions. * Partner with leaders, product owners, architects, and engineers to align priorities and ...
Senior Forward Deployed Engineer, Frontier GenAI
Indianapolis, IN · On-site
$99K - $137K/yr
Embed with clients to identify business needs and translate high-value GenAI use cases into solutions. * Partner with leaders, product owners, architects, and engineers to align priorities and ...
Lead Forward Deployed Engineer, Snowflake
Indianapolis, IN · On-site
$98K - $129K/yr
Mentor and develop junior FDEs GenAI Solution Development * Architect and oversee delivery of LLM ... Engineering & Data Foundations * Review and contribute to production-quality code * Guide ...
Lead Forward Deployed Engineer, Snowflake
Indianapolis, IN · On-site
$98K - $129K/yr
Mentor and develop junior FDEs GenAI Solution Development * Architect and oversee delivery of LLM ... Engineering & Data Foundations * Review and contribute to production-quality code * Guide ...
Lead Forward Deployed Engineer - Databricks
$98K - $129K/yr
Mentor and develop junior FDEs GenAI Solution Development * Architect and oversee delivery of LLM ... Engineering & Data Foundations * Review and contribute to production-quality code * Guide ...
Lead Forward Deployed Engineer - Databricks
$98K - $129K/yr
Mentor and develop junior FDEs GenAI Solution Development * Architect and oversee delivery of LLM ... Engineering & Data Foundations * Review and contribute to production-quality code * Guide ...
Lead Forward Deployed Engineer, Palantir
Indianapolis, IN · On-site
$98K - $129K/yr
Mentor and develop junior FDEs GenAI Solution Development * Architect and oversee delivery of LLM ... Engineering & Data Foundations * Review and contribute to production-quality code * Guide ...
Lead Forward Deployed Engineer, Palantir
Indianapolis, IN · On-site
$98K - $129K/yr
Mentor and develop junior FDEs GenAI Solution Development * Architect and oversee delivery of LLM ... Engineering & Data Foundations * Review and contribute to production-quality code * Guide ...
Lead Forward Deployed Engineer - AWS
Indianapolis, IN · On-site
$98K - $129K/yr
Mentor and develop junior FDEs GenAI Solution Development * Architect and oversee delivery of LLM ... Engineering & Data Foundations * Review and contribute to production-quality code * Guide ...
Lead Forward Deployed Engineer - AWS
Indianapolis, IN · On-site
$98K - $129K/yr
Mentor and develop junior FDEs GenAI Solution Development * Architect and oversee delivery of LLM ... Engineering & Data Foundations * Review and contribute to production-quality code * Guide ...
Mentor and develop junior FDEs GenAI Solution Development * Architect and oversee delivery of LLM ... Engineering & Data Foundations * Review and contribute to production-quality code * Guide ...
Mentor and develop junior FDEs GenAI Solution Development * Architect and oversee delivery of LLM ... Engineering & Data Foundations * Review and contribute to production-quality code * Guide ...
Embed with clients to identify business needs and translate high-value GenAI use cases into solutions. * Partner with leaders, product owners, architects, and engineers to align priorities and ...
Embed with clients to identify business needs and translate high-value GenAI use cases into solutions. * Partner with leaders, product owners, architects, and engineers to align priorities and ...
Embed with clients to identify business needs and translate high-value GenAI use cases into solutions. * Partner with leaders, product owners, architects, and engineers to align priorities and ...
Embed with clients to identify business needs and translate high-value GenAI use cases into solutions. * Partner with leaders, product owners, architects, and engineers to align priorities and ...
US E ES - Lead Data Scientist GenAI, Financial Planning & Analysis - Strategic Analytics
Indianapolis, IN · On-site
Deloitte is at the leading edge of GenAI innovation, transforming Strategic Analytics and shaping ... Work you'll do As an AI and Data Science Engineer III on the Strategic Analytics team, you will be ...
US E ES - Lead Data Scientist GenAI, Financial Planning & Analysis - Strategic Analytics
Indianapolis, IN · On-site
Deloitte is at the leading edge of GenAI innovation, transforming Strategic Analytics and shaping ... Work you'll do As an AI and Data Science Engineer III on the Strategic Analytics team, you will be ...
Senior Forward Deployed Engineer, Snowflake
$99K - $137K/yr
Embed with clients to identify business needs and translate high-value GenAI use cases into solutions. * Partner with leaders, product owners, architects, and engineers to align priorities and ...
Senior Forward Deployed Engineer, Snowflake
$99K - $137K/yr
Embed with clients to identify business needs and translate high-value GenAI use cases into solutions. * Partner with leaders, product owners, architects, and engineers to align priorities and ...
Embed with clients to identify business needs and translate high-value GenAI use cases into solutions. * Partner with leaders, product owners, architects, and engineers to align priorities and ...
Embed with clients to identify business needs and translate high-value GenAI use cases into solutions. * Partner with leaders, product owners, architects, and engineers to align priorities and ...
Senior Forward Deployed Engineer- AWS
$99K - $137K/yr
Client Engagement Embed with clients to identify business needs and translate high-value GenAI use cases into solutions. Partner with leaders, product owners, architects, and engineers to align ...
Senior Forward Deployed Engineer- AWS
$99K - $137K/yr
Client Engagement Embed with clients to identify business needs and translate high-value GenAI use cases into solutions. Partner with leaders, product owners, architects, and engineers to align ...
Senior Forward Deployed Engineer, Palantir
$99K - $137K/yr
Embed with clients to identify business needs and translate high-value GenAI use cases into solutions. * Partner with leaders, product owners, architects, and engineers to align priorities and ...
Senior Forward Deployed Engineer, Palantir
$99K - $137K/yr
Embed with clients to identify business needs and translate high-value GenAI use cases into solutions. * Partner with leaders, product owners, architects, and engineers to align priorities and ...
Forward Deployed Engineer, Microsoft AI & Data
Indianapolis, IN · On-site
$109K - $131K/yr
Embed with clients to identify business needs and translate high-value GenAI use cases into solutions. * Partner with leaders, product owners, architects, and engineers to align priorities and ...
Forward Deployed Engineer, Microsoft AI & Data
Indianapolis, IN · On-site
$109K - $131K/yr
Embed with clients to identify business needs and translate high-value GenAI use cases into solutions. * Partner with leaders, product owners, architects, and engineers to align priorities and ...
Senior Forward Deployed Engineer, Microsoft AI&Data
Indianapolis, IN · On-site
$101K - $137K/yr
Embed with clients to identify business needs and translate high-value GenAI use cases into solutions. * Partner with leaders, product owners, architects, and engineers to align priorities and ...
Senior Forward Deployed Engineer, Microsoft AI&Data
Indianapolis, IN · On-site
$101K - $137K/yr
Embed with clients to identify business needs and translate high-value GenAI use cases into solutions. * Partner with leaders, product owners, architects, and engineers to align priorities and ...
Translate AI innovation concepts (GenAI / agentic patterns) into real applications with enterprise ... Establish and evolve engineering standards for innovation delivery (reference architectures ...
Translate AI innovation concepts (GenAI / agentic patterns) into real applications with enterprise ... Establish and evolve engineering standards for innovation delivery (reference architectures ...
You will work directly with engineering teams, assisting with product and service delivery for AI, GenAI, and Cloud platform programs. You'll have full life-cycle project experience with specific ...
You will work directly with engineering teams, assisting with product and service delivery for AI, GenAI, and Cloud platform programs. You'll have full life-cycle project experience with specific ...
Principal Innovation Engineer
$102K - $208K/yr
Translate AI innovation concepts (GenAI / agentic patterns) into real applications with enterprise ... Establish and evolve engineering standards for innovation delivery (reference architectures ...
Principal Innovation Engineer
$102K - $208K/yr
Translate AI innovation concepts (GenAI / agentic patterns) into real applications with enterprise ... Establish and evolve engineering standards for innovation delivery (reference architectures ...
Genai Engineer information
What are some typical challenges a GenAI Engineer faces when deploying AI models in production environments?
What is a GenAI Engineer?
What is the difference between Genai Engineer vs Data Scientist?
| Aspect | Genai Engineer | Data Scientist |
|---|---|---|
| Required Credentials | Degree in Computer Science, AI, or related fields; experience with AI/ML frameworks | Degree in Data Science, Statistics, or related fields; strong programming skills |
| Work Environment | Develops AI models, fine-tunes generative AI systems, collaborates with AI teams | Analyzes data, builds predictive models, interprets complex datasets |
| Employer & Industry Usage | Tech companies, AI startups, research labs focusing on generative AI | Finance, healthcare, marketing, and tech firms analyzing data for insights |
While both roles require strong technical skills and a background in data or AI, Genai Engineers focus on developing and deploying generative AI models, whereas Data Scientists analyze data to extract insights and build predictive models. The roles often overlap but serve different primary functions within AI and data-driven organizations.
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a GenAI Engineer, and why are they important?

Deloitte rating
8.1
Based on 91 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
58th of 150 rated financial services
Job description
At Deloitte, Forward Deployed Engineers (FDE) don't just build AI solutions, they help clients turn AI ambition into enterprise-scale impact, pairing leading class engineering with pod-based delivery and vertical expertise. If you thrive at the intersection of product, engineering, problem-solving, and client impact, this role puts you at the forefront of AI transformations.
Recruiting for this role ends on 10/30/2026.
Work you'll do
As a Frontier GenAI FDE, you will work side by side with senior functional and technical client team members to rapidly prototype and deliver high-impact GenAI-enabled solutions. This requires a highly motivated practitioner who moves with speed and precision, building working software, engaging confidently with senior stakeholders and engineers to bring measurable business impact from day one. Additional responsibilities include:
Client Engagement
- Embed with clients to identify business needs and translate high-value GenAI use cases into solutions.
- Partner with leaders, product owners, architects, and engineers to align priorities and delivery.
- Lead working sessions to shape solutions and drive client outcomes.
- Prototype and deliver working AI solutions using industry expertise and emerging capabilities.
- Contribute independently within an FDE pod while mentoring newer team members.
Solution Engineering
- Build AI-enabled solutions, agentic platforms, and workflows across enterprise AI platforms.
- Develop scalable AI engineering patterns, tool-use approaches, and human-in-the-loop controls.
- Apply architecture decisions that balance quality, safety, latency, cost, and model risk.
- Deliver production-quality code using strong practices in testing, CI/CD, logging, versioning, and documentation.
- Design extensible functionality, support sprint sizing, and align solutions with senior team members.
- Contribute reusable assets including code, prompt libraries, runbooks, and reference implementations.
The team
AI & Engineering leverages cutting-edge engineering capabilities to build, deploy, and operate integrated/verticalized sector solutions in software, data, AI, network, and hybrid cloud infrastructure. These solutions are powered by engineering for business advantage, transforming mission-critical operations. We enable clients to stay ahead with the latest advancements by transforming engineering teams and modernizing technology & data platforms. Our delivery models are tailored to meet each client's unique requirements.
Required qualifications
- Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Data Science or Engineering.
- 3+ years of experience in software engineering, data engineering, data science, or analytics engineering.
- 1+ years of hands-on experience building and deploying GenAI/LLM-powered solutions in client or production environments
- 1+ years of experience with one of the following Frontier GenAI Platforms: Anthropic, Google or Open AI, including hands on experience with one of the following key platforms/products; Claude API, Claude for Enterprise, tool use, extended thinking, Claude Code, Gemini API, Vertex AI Agent Builder, Grounding, Google Workspace integration, GPT-4o, Assistants API, Responses API, OpenAI Agents SDK
- 1+ years of experience leading project workstreams/engagements and translating business problems into AI solutions
- 1+ years of experience building reliable, maintainable, and well-documented code
- Ability to travel 50%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve
- Limited immigration sponsorship may be available
Preferred qualifications
- Experience with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, and/or Google Cloud) and common platform services (storage, compute, IAM, networking)
- Demonstrated ability to work directly alongside client technical teams and program stakeholders in fast-paced, ambiguous delivery environments
- Data engineering experience with Spark, Airflow/dbt, streaming, data modeling or ML/data science background feature engineering, experimentation or model evaluation
- Experience with MLOps/LLMOps practices: evaluation frameworks, model monitoring, and prompt management
- Experience integrating LLM solutions with enterprise systems via APIs, microservices, or event-driven architectures
- Experience operating within hybrid onshore/offshore teams
- Familiarity with security, privacy, and compliance considerations
The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $134,500 to $265,100.
You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.
At Deloitte, Forward Deployed Engineers (FDE) don't just build AI solutions, they help clients turn AI ambition into enterprise-scale impact, pairing leading class engineering with pod-based delivery and vertical expertise. If you thrive at the intersection of product, engineering, problem-solving, and client impact, this role puts you at the forefront of AI transformations.
Recruiting for this role ends on 10/30/2026.
Work you'll do
As a Frontier GenAI FDE, you will work side by side with senior functional and technical client team members to rapidly prototype and deliver high-impact GenAI-enabled solutions. This requires a highly motivated practitioner who moves with speed and precision, building working software, engaging confidently with senior stakeholders and engineers to bring measurable business impact from day one. Additional responsibilities include:
Client Engagement
- Embed with clients to identify business needs and translate high-value GenAI use cases into solutions.
- Partner with leaders, product owners, architects, and engineers to align priorities and delivery.
- Lead working sessions to shape solutions and drive client outcomes.
- Prototype and deliver working AI solutions using industry expertise and emerging capabilities.
- Contribute independently within an FDE pod while mentoring newer team members.
Solution Engineering
- Build AI-enabled solutions, agentic platforms, and workflows across enterprise AI platforms.
- Develop scalable AI engineering patterns, tool-use approaches, and human-in-the-loop controls.
- Apply architecture decisions that balance quality, safety, latency, cost, and model risk.
- Deliver production-quality code using strong practices in testing, CI/CD, logging, versioning, and documentation.
- Design extensible functionality, support sprint sizing, and align solutions with senior team members.
- Contribute reusable assets including code, prompt libraries, runbooks, and reference implementations.
The team
AI & Engineering leverages cutting-edge engineering capabilities to build, deploy, and operate integrated/verticalized sector solutions in software, data, AI, network, and hybrid cloud infrastructure. These solutions are powered by engineering for business advantage, transforming mission-critical operations. We enable clients to stay ahead with the latest advancements by transforming engineering teams and modernizing technology & data platforms. Our delivery models are tailored to meet each client's unique requirements.
Required qualifications
- Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Data Science or Engineering.
- 3+ years of experience in software engineering, data engineering, data science, or analytics engineering.
- 1+ years of hands-on experience building and deploying GenAI/LLM-powered solutions in client or production environments
- 1+ years of experience with one of the following Frontier GenAI Platforms: Anthropic, Google or Open AI, including hands on experience with one of the following key platforms/products; Claude API, Claude for Enterprise, tool use, extended thinking, Claude Code, Gemini API, Vertex AI Agent Builder, Grounding, Google Workspace integration, GPT-4o, Assistants API, Responses API, OpenAI Agents SDK
- 1+ years of experience leading project workstreams/engagements and translating business problems into AI solutions
- 1+ years of experience building reliable, maintainable, and well-documented code
- Ability to travel 50%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve
- Limited immigration sponsorship may be available
Preferred qualifications
- Experience with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, and/or Google Cloud) and common platform services (storage, compute, IAM, networking)
- Demonstrated ability to work directly alongside client technical teams and program stakeholders in fast-paced, ambiguous delivery environments
- Data engineering experience with Spark, Airflow/dbt, streaming, data modeling or ML/data science background feature engineering, experimentation or model evaluation
- Experience with MLOps/LLMOps practices: evaluation frameworks, model monitoring, and prompt management
- Experience integrating LLM solutions with enterprise systems via APIs, microservices, or event-driven architectures
- Experience operating within hybrid onshore/offshore teams
- Familiarity with security, privacy, and compliance considerations
The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $134,500 to $265,100.
You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.