Company Overview

At Sarvam, we're on a mission to build the bedrock of Sovereign AI for India. We’re working toward creating a sovereign AI ecosystem that empowers governments, enterprises, and nonprofits to use GenAI solutions. We are a full-stack Generative AI platform built with sovereign models that deeply understand India’s culture and diversity, enabling AI agents and applications tailored for the nation. Today, Sarvam is backed by top investors, including Lightspeed, Peak XV, and Khosla Ventures.

Role Overview

As a Forward Deployed Software Engineer (FDSE) at Sarvam, you will work directly with our customers to understand their business challenges and implement cutting-edge Agentic solutions. You will design and implement VoiceAI agents, WhatsApp agents and other Gen AI solutions that drive real business value, taking end-to-end ownership of bringing client engagements to success. This role offers an excellent opportunity for developers early in their careers to gain experience in both technical implementation and customer interaction.

Key Responsibilities

As a member of the broader go-to-market team, the key goal is to understand customer requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
Own and drive verticalized solutions using generative AI agents building upon and contributing to Sarvam’s platform.
Building and implementing custom LLM applications using Sarvam.ai's APIs and technologies
Learn and apply prompt engineering techniques for different use cases
Create documentation for implementations and use cases
Work with the product team to relay customer feedback
Support pre-sales activities with technical demonstrations
Learn to optimize solution performance and cost efficiency

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

Proficiency in Python programming
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
Enthusiasm for LLMs and AI technologies
Familiarity with prompt engineering
Strong problem-solving skills
High agility and quick to deliver results
Good communication skills and eagerness to work with customers
Understanding of vector databases and semantic search
Previous customer-facing experience (including internships)
1-2 years of software development experience
Understanding of REST APIs and web services

What We Offer

Lead engineering and AI deployment discussions for clients
Opportunity to work with cutting-edge AI technology
Collaborative and learning-focused environment
Competitive compensation package
Health insurance and other benefits
Clear career growth path

Forward Deployed Solutions Engineer - Sarvam AI