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Senior Forward Deployed Software Engineer

New York, NY · On-site

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We are looking for a Senior Forward Deployed Software Engineer to join a highly innovative deep-tech environment, working on complex engineering challenges at the intersection of software and AI This ...

Govwell

Forward Deployed Software Engineer

New York, NY · On-site

$200K - $300K/yr

Role overview GovWell is hiring Forward Deployed Software Engineers to sit inside our most complex enterprise deals - the ones where a county's 20-year-old permitting system, a workflow no vendor has ...

Credal

Forward Deployed Software Engineer

New York, NY · On-site

$140K - $220K/yr

About the role Forward Deployed Engineering (FDE) means embedding directly with organizations that rely on us, particularly those pursuing incredibly important missions in healthcare, tech, robotics ...

IT Labs

Senior Forward Deployed Software Engineer

New York, NY · Remote

$125K - $165K/yr

We are looking for a Senior Forward Deployed Software Engineer to join a highly innovative deep-tech environment, working on complex engineering challenges at the intersection of software and AI This ...

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As of Aug 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for forward deployed software in the United States is $111,845.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $90,000.00 and $130,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Forward Deployed Software vs Software Engineer?

AspectForward Deployed SoftwareSoftware Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's in CS or related field, coding skillsBachelor's or higher in CS or related field, coding skills
Work EnvironmentClient-facing, on-site or remote, fast-pacedOffice or remote, development-focused
Industry UsageTech, defense, consulting, client projectsTech, startups, enterprise software
Common TasksDeploying solutions at client sites, integrating systemsWriting code, designing systems, debugging

Forward Deployed Software engineers work closely with clients, often on-site, to deploy and customize software solutions, requiring strong communication skills. Software Engineers focus on developing and maintaining software products, primarily in a development environment. While both roles require coding expertise, Forward Deployed Software emphasizes client interaction and deployment, whereas Software Engineers concentrate on software creation.

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Forward Deployed Software Engineer

Candid Health

San Francisco, CA • On-site

Full-time

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

Job Summary:
Candid Health is seeking talented, customer-obsessed software engineers to join their Forward Deployed Engineering team. The role involves designing and implementing solutions that align with client needs, partnering with customers to build trust, and having a broad organizational impact by collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities:
• Design and implement solutions: Design and architect technical solutions in the core product that align with client needs. Leverage the latest AI/ML models and techniques to automate solutions in novel ways. Fix bugs, implement features, and solve the most critical problems our customers are facing across our entire platform.
• Partner with customers and operations: Build solutions and relationships with the subject-matter experts, users, managers, and executives that rely on our platform in a way that builds trust. Serve as the technical expert for our products and services. Clearly communicate the technical aspects of our solutions to both technical and non-technical audiences, addressing questions and concerns effectively.
• Have broad organizational impact: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including sales, product management, and product engineering, to ensure seamless solution implementation. Provide valuable feedback to enhance our products based on client needs and market trends. Leverage your experience to build solutions that improve the product across our quickly growing customer base. Work with other product and engineering teams to build in a way that is accretive towards long-term product vision.
Qualifications:
Required:
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in software engineering.
• Motivated by solving real-world problems that drive mission outcomes.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and a growth mindset.
• Deeply empathetic with a strong desire to solve problems for customers.
• Enjoy building software iteratively with subject matter experts.
• Strong collaborator and influential engineer who communicates well with clients.
• Thrive in fast-paced environments and deliver at a high quality bar.
• Ability to unstick yourself and others when necessary.
Company:
Candid Health offers healthcare revenue cycle software that automates billing processes. Founded in 2019, the company is headquartered in San Francisco, USA, with a team of 51-200 employees. The company is currently Growth Stage.

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