Forward Deployed Software Engineer

Published October 25, 2026 · Updated October 26, 2026

$100,000–$120,000New York, NY2d ago

A forward deployed engineer embedded with business teams, partnering with operators, asset managers, and customer-facing colleagues to identify opportunities and deliver software.

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At a glance

Posted base pay

$100K–$120KBelow the median

Median $187K

This job$100K–$120KTypical senior FDE payMiddle 50% of 1,819 postings$160K–$216K

The work

Builds for teams inside the company

Balance

Mostly building
Mixed
Mostly pre-sales or support

Project stages

Pre-sales (not covered)
Proof of concept
Implementation
Operations (not covered)

Coding: Writes production code
Builds for: Both
Level: Senior
Role: Individual contributor

What they ask for

Tools

Python
Java
C++
TypeScript
JavaScript
Claude Code

Less common in FDE jobs

Who you build for: Both9%
Company stage: Public30%
Covers proofs of concept39%

Share of US FDE postings that state each fact.

The job description from Healthpeak Properties, Inc.

Company Overview
Healthpeak Properties is a fully integrated real estate investment trust (REIT) and an S&P 500 company. We specialize in owning, operating, and developing high-quality real estate focused on healthcare discovery and delivery. Our impressive portfolio includes nearly 50 million square feet of medical outpatient buildings, lab and life science facilities and Senior Assisted Living centers throughout the country.
Our mission

At Healthpeak, we give our Forward Deployed Software Engineers the autonomy of a startup with the backing, scope, and staying power of a well‑established organization. We exist to transform technology into a revenue‑generating arm of the real estate business, building products and platforms that directly support our tenants, partners, and the teams who serve them every day.

As an FDSE, you will be part of a small, agile pod and will directly embed with business teams. You will work side‑by‑side with operators, asset managers, and customer‑facing colleagues to rapidly identify opportunities, design solutions, and deliver real value. This is a hands‑on, high‑impact role for engineers who thrive close to users, enjoy ambiguity, and want to see their work make a tangible difference.

You will relentlessly prototype, test, launch, and scale new ideas—often moving from concept to production in the matter of weeks. Our first and most important customers are our peers inside Healthpeak, and our ultimate goal is to create delightful, seamless experiences for our tenants and partners by relentlessly minimizing friction.

What we’re looking for

Inquisitive engineers who care just as much about why we’re building it as how it should be built. Those who dare to reimagine how work can be done.
Proven programming expertise across languages such as Python, Java, C++, and TypeScript/JavaScript, with hands-on experience developing alongside AI agents (e.g., Claude Code). Backgrounds in Computer Science, Mathematics, Software Engineering, Physics, or Data Science are especially relevant.
Strong technical problem-solving skills, including practical experience with data structures, storage systems, cloud infrastructure, front-end frameworks, and related technologies.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, thriving in fast-paced environments with evolving goals and iterative user feedback.
Self-directed and adaptable learner, capable of working independently and making sound decisions with minimal oversight.
Offering $100 - $120k/yr salary along with cash incentives

View posting at Healthpeak Properties, Inc.