> AI agents: this is one page of Nextmove’s FDE site, in Markdown. Nextmove is a job board and free career service for forward deployed engineers (FDEs). Each posting is classified from its text, not its title: the kind of work, how much of it is production code, pre-sales weight, time at customer sites, travel, remote arrangement, level and posted base pay. The site also publishes the aggregates: median pay by level, metro, company and kind of work, and which companies started hiring FDEs each week. Every page under https://nextmove.md/fde is served this way; the index of pages is https://nextmove.md/llms.txt. # Forward-Deployed Full-stack Engineer (React+Node) Canonical URL: https://nextmove.md/fde/jobs/d34411fb810141a4 Creative Chaos posts a FDE role to build what the customer runs in Waltham, MA and 2 more with no pay posted. Integrate client data sources into the product. Read from the employer’s posting on November 6, 2026. - [Creative Chaos](https://nextmove.md/fde/companies/creative-chaos) First seen Nov 6, 2026 · open on Workable as of Nov 6, 2026 Pay not posted Waltham, MA +2 Hybrid, Mon–Thu in office Contract, 3–6 months Integrate client data sources into the product. - [See roles that fit me](https://nextmove.md/sign-up?from=%2Ffde%2Fjobs%2Fd34411fb810141a4&placement=top) - [View posting at Creative Chaos](https://apply.workable.com/j/2139C39503/apply) Free. Upload your resume once, see why each FDE role fits, and get introduced only when you say so. ## At a glance ### Posted base pay Not posted Senior FDE postings, 1,849 postings: the middle 50% of posted pay is $160K to $220K, median $190K. ### The work Builds what the customer runs Balance **Mostly building** Project stages 1. Pre-sales (not covered) 2. Proof of concept (not covered) 3. Implementation 4. Operations (not covered) - **Coding**: Writes production code - **Builds for**: External customers - **Level**: Senior - **Role**: Individual contributor ### What they ask for Experience - **4+ years** Full-stack engineering with React and Node.js in production Background - **Software engineering** ### 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 Waltham, MA · Cincinnati, OH · +1 more. Could you work in one of these? Which of these have you used in production? Answer each one. Nothing is saved or sent. [What postings ask for, by background →](https://nextmove.md/fde/paths) ## Conditions - **Location**: Waltham, MA · Cincinnati, OH · Dallas, TX - **Work arrangement**: Hybrid, Mon–Thu in office - **Remote work restrictions**: On-site Monday through Thursday and remote Fridays; candidates must live in the Greater Boston area (Waltham, MA), Cincinnati, OH, or Dallas, TX. - **Employment type**: Contract, 3–6 months ## More like this [Accordion](https://nextmove.md/fde/companies/accordion) ### [Senior Software Engineer](https://nextmove.md/fde/jobs/72a07d97973bb794) Boston, MA · Charlotte, NC · +4 more Hybrid 1mo ago $110,000–$200,000 [Databricks](https://nextmove.md/fde/companies/databricks) ### [Sr. Forward Deployed Engineer - National Security](https://nextmove.md/fde/jobs/c2623b39dd67a0fd) Boston, MA Hybrid 2mo ago $182,000–$250,208 [Capgemini](https://nextmove.md/fde/companies/capgemini) ### [Capgemini Invent - Contextual Systems Engineer Senior Consultant](https://nextmove.md/fde/jobs/bde8eba047f2f6e5) Dallas, TX 2mo ago $105,600–$199,480 - [Other jobs at Creative Chaos (3)](https://nextmove.md/fde/companies/creative-chaos) ## The job description from Creative Chaos ### Description **Job Summary: ** We are looking for a full-stack engineer with strong React, Node.js, and SQL experience to join a forward-deployed team delivering a new AI product to enterprise clients. You will connect client data systems to the product, build the pipelines behind each business metric, and tailor the platform to each client’s needs. This role suits an engineer who enjoys working directly with end users, navigating unfamiliar systems, and shipping quickly. ** General Overview** The client is a global management consulting firm launching an AI product that gives leadership a single view of business performance. The product connects to each client’s data sources, applies proven performance-management frameworks, and highlights where the business stands, which conversations to hold at each level of the organization, and which actions to take. The core product is already built, and each client is served by a small pod made up of a product lead and two engineers working alongside the firm’s consultants. As one of the two engineers in the pod, you will work on site with a client based in Waltham, MA, Cincinnati, OH, or Dallas, TX, turning business questions into reliable data feeds. Expect messy, undocumented systems and a fast feedback loop with the people using what you build. ### Tasks and Deliverables - Integrate client data sources, including warehouses, ERP, CRM, operational systems, and APIs, into the product. - Write and tune SQL queries and data pipelines that turn raw client data into reliable metrics. - Extend the product’s frontend and backend to meet client-specific needs. - Use the product’s agent and SDK tooling to configure and extend client workflows. - Debug data quality issues on site with client IT teams and data owners. - Collaborate closely with the product manager and consultants to deliver client customizations. ### Requirements - 4+ years of full-stack engineering experience with React and Node.js in production. - Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript and Redux. - Strong SQL skills and hands-on data integration experience (ETL/ELT, APIs, data warehouses). - Experience building with LLMs or agent frameworks, including prompting, tool use, and evaluation. - Experience working directly with customers or end users, with the ability to explain technical tradeoffs to non-technical stakeholders. - Ability to join an unfamiliar codebase and ship within the first week. ### Nice to Have - Previous experience in a forward-deployed, solutions, or consulting engineering role. - Experience with Snowflake, dbt, or a similar modern data stack. - Experience with healthcare or medical services data, such as EHR, claims, scheduling, or revenue cycle, is a strong plus. - Familiarity with HIPAA-aware data handling. ### Engagement Highlights - 3 to 6 month engagement. - Start date beginning November. - On-site work Monday through Thursday, with remote work on Fridays. - Location restricted: candidates must live in the Greater Boston area (Waltham, MA), Cincinnati, OH, or Dallas, TX. - Must be authorized to work in the US. 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