Forward Deployed Software Engineer

Published October 24, 2026 · Updated October 25, 2026

Pay not postedUS · city not listed6mo ago

Deploy and integrate the iboss platform within customer environments.

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At a glance

Posted base pay

Not posted

Median $190K

Typical senior FDE payMiddle 50% of 1,803 postings$160K–$220K

The work

Builds what the customer runs

Balance

Mostly building
Mixed
Mostly pre-sales or support

Project stages

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

Coding: Writes production code
Builds for: External customers
Level: Senior
Role: Technical lead

What they ask for

Experience

2+ yearsprofessional software development with Java as the primary language

Background

Software engineering

Tools

Java
RESTful APIs
microservices
Linux/Unix
TCP/IP
Docker
Kubernetes
Splunk
Microsoft Sentinel

Less common in FDE jobs

Covers pre-sales25%
Individual contributor or manager: Technical lead47%

Share of US FDE postings that state each fact.

What you’ll do

Develop Java components, APIs, and integrations for customer requirements.
Troubleshoot complex production issues at the code level.
Lead customer workshops, architecture reviews, and technical guidance.
Coordinate customer requirements and enhancements with core engineering.

What you’ll bring

2+ years of professional software development experience using Java as the primary language.
Strong networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S, SSL/TLS, proxies, and firewalls.
Proficiency with RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.
Experience with Linux/Unix-based systems.

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Pay and conditions

Posted pay: Pay not posted
Location: US · city not listed
Employment type: Full-time
Experience requirements: 2+ years: professional software development with Java as the primary language (required)

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