Forward Deployed Software Engineer — Recent Graduate, Chicago

Job overview

The Forward Deployed Software Engineer — Recent Graduate, Chicago role is onsite in Chicago, IL, with compensation of $95,000–$125,000 per year, plus annual bonus and additional benefits. The engineer supports CrossCountry Consulting’s Data and AI Solutions team, partnering with clients to solve complex business challenges using data and technology. The engineer owns technical projects from concept through implementation, working with clients and small internal teams to design tailored solutions. The work may include architecture, large-scale data, and custom applications that help organizations put data to work.

What you'll do

• Work directly with clients to understand problems and design data-driven solutions
• own projects from planning through implementation
• discuss architecture and establish team strategy with engineers
• work with large-scale data and develop custom web applications
• communicate progress and priorities with client executives
• collaborate with FDEs, product teams, and strategy teams
• work with clients, often onsite.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

forward deployed software engineer

recent graduate

data and ai

client solutions

software engineering

large-scale data

custom applications

python

chicago il

crosscountry consulting

$95k–$125k/year

annual bonus

travel 25–50%

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Annual bonus and additional benefits
• specific benefits are not detailed in the posting.

Why this role

For recent graduates with up to one year of professional engineering or technical experience. Programming proficiency in one or more languages such as Python, Java, C++, or TypeScript/JavaScript is sought. Travel of 25–50% is expected, with requirements varying by team and location.

About the employer

CrossCountry Consulting is hiring for this role. Industry: Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services. Sector: 54.