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# Forward Deployed Software Engineering - Manager

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PwC (US) posts a senior FDE role to lead deployment teams in New York, NY and 2 more, at $99,000–$266,000 base, level with the senior FDE median of $190,000 across 1,849 postings with pay. Manager-level role in PwC's Tax practice leading forward-deployed software engineering projects. Read from the employer’s posting on November 6, 2026.

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First seen Sep 2, 2026 · open on Workday as of Nov 6, 2026

**$99,000–$266,000** New York, NY +2 Full-time

Manager-level role in PwC's Tax practice leading forward-deployed software engineering projects.

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## At a glance

### Posted base pay

$99K–$266K Level with the median

Midpoint $183K · median $190K

This job $99K to $266K. Senior FDE postings, 1,849 postings: the middle 50% of posted pay is $160K to $220K, median $190K.

### The work

Leads the deployment team

Balance **Mixed**

Project stages

1. Pre-sales (not covered)
2. Proof of concept (not covered)
3. Implementation
4. Operations

Travel **Up to 80%**

- **Coding**: Writes production code

- **Builds for**: External customers

- **Level**: Senior

- **Role**: People manager

### What they ask for

Experience

- **4+ years** professional experience

Visa

- **No visa sponsorship**

### Do you meet what the posting states?

The posting asks for 4+ years. How many do you have?

The posting reads as a senior role. What level are you at now?

The job is in New York, NY · Boston, MA · +1 more. Could you work in one of these?

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## Conditions

- **Location**: New York, NY · Boston, MA · Chicago, IL

- **Employment type**: Full-time

- **Visa sponsorship**: Not available

- **Travel**: Up to 80%

- **Pay**:

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## The job description from PwC (US)

### Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

### Specialism

Software Engineering

### Management Level

Manager

### Job Description & Summary

The Opportunity

As a Forward Deployed Software Engineering - Manager, you will be at the forefront of developing innovative software solutions to drive digital transformation and enhance business performance. Within our Tax practice, you will combine technical experience with creative thinking to deliver software products that revolutionize industries and provide exceptional user experiences.

As a Manager, you will lead teams and manage client accounts, focusing on strategic planning and mentoring junior staff. You are accountable for project success and maintaining standards. Enhancing your leadership style, you motivate, develop, and inspire others to deliver quality. You are responsible for coaching, leveraging team members' unique strengths, and managing performance to deliver on client expectations. With your growing knowledge of how business works, you play an important role in identifying opportunities that contribute to the success of our Firm. You are expected to lead with integrity and authenticity, articulating our purpose and values in a meaningful way. You embrace technology and innovation to enhance your delivery and encourage others to do the same.

In this role, you will take ownership of projects, confirming their successful planning, budgeting, execution, and completion. You will also address conflicts or issues, engaging in conversations with clients, team members, and other stakeholders, escalating where appropriate.

Responsibilities

Leading the development and deployment of innovative software solutions to drive digital transformation
- Managing software engineering projects, including planning, budgeting, execution, and completion
- Guiding teams in designing, coding, and testing applications to enhance user experiences
- Utilizing technical skills in API management, application development, and software design to deliver exceptional solutions
- Overseeing the integration of enterprise applications and confirming seamless functionality across systems
- Analyzing and identifying system interactions to optimize software performance and reliability
- Mentoring team members to develop their skills and encouraging continuous learning and growth
- Collaborating with client support teams to address and resolve software-related issues effectively
- Implementing continuous integration and delivery practices to streamline software development processes
- Promoting the adoption of innovative technologies and methodologies within the software engineering team

What You Must Have

At least a Bachelor's degree
- At least 4 years of experience

What Sets You Apart

Excelling in API Management and Application Development
- Demonstrating proficiency in Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)
- Utilizing Python and JavaScript for software engineering projects
- Embracing microservices architecture and object-oriented design principles
- Managing enterprise application integration and solution architecture
- Leading software project planning and strategic questioning initiatives
- Mentoring teams in software development methodologies and quality assurance testing

### Travel Requirements

Up to 80%

### Job Posting End Date

The salary range for this position is: $99,000 - $266,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance

As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.

PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.

Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work

For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.

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## About PwC (US)

US member firm of a global professional-services network delivering audit, tax, deals, consulting, and technology transformation for enterprises.

Late-stage private · 5000+ people

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