Emergent Labs

Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) at Emergent Labs (Bengaluru, India)

Emergent Labs · Bengaluru, India·

Job description

Emergent builds autonomous coding agents that replace traditional software development by generating, testing, and deploying production applications directly from plain-language intent. Our systems run in production at global scale and are used to build millions of real applications.

Since our public launch, we've crossed $130M in Annualised Revenue and grown to over 10M users across 190+ countries, who have built 12M+ applications on Emergent. We're backed by Creaegis, Khosla Ventures, SoftBank, Lightspeed, Together, Y Combinator, Google, Claypond and Sentinel Global.

We're solving the hard part of AI-driven software creation: correctness, reliability, security, and scale in real production systems. The team is built by repeat founders, Olympiad medalists, IIT & IIM alumni, and leaders from Google, Amazon, and Dropbox.

We're hiring builders who want ownership, speed, and impact at global scale.

The Role: We're looking for highly driven Forward Deployed Engineers (FDEs) who enjoy solving complex problems, working closely with customers, and turning real-world challenges into scalable solutions. This role is based in Bangalore and operates on a night shift aligned with US and European business hours.

What You'll Do:

  • Work directly with customers across the US and Europe to understand their technical and business challenges
  • Build, customise, and deploy solutions using Emergent's AI-powered platform
  • Rapidly prototype and iterate on production-grade applications
  • Debug complex issues across applications, integrations, APIs, and workflows
  • Collaborate closely with Product, Engineering, and Customer Success teams to drive customer outcomes
  • Identify recurring customer problems and turn them into scalable product and process improvements
  • Own projects end-to-end, from understanding requirements to deployment and iteration
  • Work in a fast-paced environment where speed, ownership, and problem-solving are highly valued

What We're Looking For:

  • Strong software engineering or technical problem-solving experience
  • Experience building and deploying web applications or software products
  • Comfortable working with APIs, databases, debugging, and integrations
  • Ability to quickly learn new technologies and work across the stack
  • Strong understanding of software development fundamentals
  • Excellent communication and customer-facing skills
  • Strong ownership mindset with the ability to work independently in ambiguous situations
  • Ability to move quickly, experiment, and deliver high-quality solutions
  • Experience with AI/LLM-based tools is a plus
  • Willingness to work night shifts aligned with US and European time zones

Why Join Us:

  • Work at the forefront of AI-powered software development
  • Solve real-world problems for customers at global scale
  • High ownership and direct impact on product and customer outcomes
  • Work alongside exceptional engineers, founders, and operators
  • Be part of a fast-moving team building the future of software

Benefits and Perks:

  • Daily Meals: Lunch and Dinner provided
  • Family Insurance: 5 Lakhs worth of coverage for you and your family
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off: Take the time you need to recharge and come back refreshed
  • Flexible Working Hours: Work arrangements that fit your life and commitments

Let's build the future of software together.

Why work at Emergent Labs

  • Culture: "Own it" – full product ownership from day one; direct founder mentorship; weekly releases with millions of users emergent.sh/careers
  • Remote/Hybrid: Offices in Bangalore, India and San Francisco/Pleasanton, USA; open to remote for some roles (details per job posting)
  • Perks: Competitive salary + equity; unlimited PTO; full insurance coverage; meal coverage; modern tech stack
  • Engineering culture: Elite team of Google, Amazon, IIT/IIM alumni; tackle ambitious projects with the latest tools and technologies; high impact at global scale
  • Growth: Fastest-growing startup in the world; massive career acceleration opportunity

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