Forward Deployed Engineer - Digital

Systems Limited · Karachi, Karachi District; Sindh, Pakistan

The software engineering backbone of AI product builds — application code, APIs, and infrastructure glue that AI features run on.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Build and maintain the non-AI application code that AI features are embedded in (UI, APIs, data layer)
• Implement well-specified features and integrations under the direction of AI Architects/Engineers
• Write unit and integration tests; maintain code quality bar across the codebase
• Support debugging and production issue triage across the application stack
• Participate in agile delivery ceremonies — sprint planning, stand-ups, retros
• Document code and features for handoff and onboarding
• Receive and act on code review feedback constructively
• Communicate progress and blockers transparently to the lead engineer

REQUIREMENTS & SKILLS:

• 2–5 yrs professional software engineering experience (any modern stack)
• Solid fundamentals — data structures, API design, testing discipline, version control
• Basic familiarity with AI/ML concepts sufficient to work alongside AI Engineers without friction
• Growing familiarity with cloud deployment basics (CI/CD, containers)
• Reliable and detail-oriented — ships what was agreed, flags what wasn't
• Comfortable receiving and acting on code review feedback
• Growth-oriented — this is typically a stepping-stone role toward AI Engineer
• Communicates clearly in stand-ups and written updates