Client-facing technical role embedding with enterprise customers to deploy AI models, agentic workflows, and data pipelines into production; build, code, troubleshoot solutions, and provide platform feedback.
Overview:
EXL, a global consultancy, seeks Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Analytics, Math and Multidisciplinary majors who are willing to learn an Agentic AI product suite and then go into industry as a Forward Deployment Engineer.
This role is client-facing, hands-on technical role that embeds with enterprise customers to deploy AI models and agentic workflows into production environments. They bridge the gap between the EXLdata.AI platform team focusing practical application, building, coding, and troubleshooting solutions to solve complex business problems while providing feedback to improve the core AI platform.
ResponsibilitiesOverview:
EXL, a global consultancy, seeks Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Analytics, Math and Multidisciplinary majors who are willing to learn an Agentic AI product suite and then go into industry as a Forward Deployment Engineer.
This role is client-facing, hands-on technical role that embeds with enterprise customers to deploy AI models and agentic workflows into production environments. They bridge the gap between the EXLdata.AI platform team focusing practical application, building, coding, and troubleshooting solutions to solve complex business problems while providing feedback to improve the core AI platform.
QualificationsRequirements:
- Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science, Analytics, Mathematics, or a related technical field
- Strong programming skills in one or more languages such as Python, Java, or Scala
- Foundational knowledge of machine learning, artificial intelligence, and/or data engineering concepts
- Exposure to building, testing, or deploying models or data pipelines through academic projects, internships, or research
- Familiarity with modern AI/ML frameworks and tools (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn, or similar)
- Understanding of APIs, system integration, and working with structured and unstructured data
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to translate business challenges into technical solutions
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work directly with clients in a professional setting
- Ability to thrive in ambiguous, fast-paced environments and quickly learn new technologies
- Willingness to travel and work on-site with enterprise clients as needed
Preferred Qualifications:
- Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
- Experience with LLMs, generative AI, or agent-based workflows
- Knowledge of data engineering tools (e.g., Spark, Databricks, Airflow)
- Prior client-facing experience through internships, consulting projects, or research collaborations
- Understanding of software development best practices (version control, CI/CD, testing)
EXL (NASDAQ: EXLS) is a leading data analytics and digital operations and solutions company. We partner with clients using a data and AI-led approach to reinvent business models, drive better business outcomes and unlock growth with speed. EXL harnesses the power of data, analytics, AI, and deep industry knowledge to transform operations for the world’s leading corporations in industries including insurance, healthcare, banking and financial services, media and retail, among others. EXL was founded in 1999 with the core values of innovation, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect. We are headquartered in New York and have more than 54,000 employees spanning six continents. For more information, visit www.exlservice.com.
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