# Chater AI > AI engineers embedded in your team. We build bespoke software, not off-the-shelf tools. Chater AI provides Forward Deployed Engineers (FDEs) — senior AI engineers who embed directly into client teams to build custom software. Based in London, available globally. ## What we do We offer Forward Deployed AI Engineers as a service. Our engineers embed in your team and build: - Custom AI agents and autonomous workflows - Bespoke internal tools to replace off-the-shelf SaaS - AI integration and data pipelines connecting to your existing systems - AI-powered product features (search, recommendations, NLP, predictions) - Full-stack prototypes and MVPs ## Who we serve - Startups with product-market fit that need AI features but don't have AI engineers - Companies replacing generic SaaS with custom-built tools - Agencies and consultancies that need AI builders for their clients - Enterprise innovation teams that need startup-speed execution ## How it works 1. Discovery call (30 min) — you describe the problem, we tell you if we can solve it 2. Deep dive sprint (2 weeks) — we embed, map your systems, deliver a build plan 3. Build and ship (ongoing) — production software, weekly demos, direct Slack access 4. Maintain and evolve — ongoing support, performance monitoring, iterations ## Team background Our engineers have built production AI systems at Amazon, Samsung Research, Schlumberger, Google, and Snap — generating millions in measurable value. We bring enterprise-grade AI engineering to companies that can't afford (or don't need) a full-time AI team. ## Key differentiators vs alternatives - vs Freelancers: We embed in your team and learn your business deeply, not just code to spec - vs Consulting firms: We ship production software, not strategy decks - vs Full-time hires: Productive from week one, no 6-month ramp, no £120-180K/year overhead ## Blog & Research - [The AI Adoption Gap Is Massive — And It's Your Opportunity](https://www.chaterai.com/blog/ai-adoption-gap): Analysis of Anthropic's 2026 research showing the gap between AI capability and actual business usage across industries. ## Contact - Website: https://www.chaterai.com/fde - Email: arman@chaterai.com - Book a call: https://cal.com/armanchater/30min - Location: London, UK