Forward Deployed Software Engineer - Telecom

Title: Forward Deployed Software Engineer – Telecom
Location: New York, NY
Company Stage of Funding: Public Company
Office Type: Hybrid (NYC-based, with occasional travel up to 25% depending on client needs)
Salary: $135,000 – $200,000 + RSUs

Company Description

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading public technology company that builds mission-critical software used across the world’s most essential institutions—from governments to telecommunications giants. This team brings powerful data platforms and real-time decision tools to life by embedding closely with clients in a collaborative, hands-on development environment.

This particular opportunity is with their Telecom division, a rapidly scaling arm that directly partners with major U.S. carriers. You’ll be joining a world-class engineering team that's pioneering new ways to solve large-scale problems using data.

What You Will Do

As a Forward Deployed Software Engineer (FDSE), you’ll operate at the intersection of software engineering, data analysis, and customer collaboration. In this highly impactful role, you won’t just write code—you’ll solve urgent, high-stakes problems alongside your clients and bring their ideas to life quickly and effectively.

You'll work closely with technical and non-technical stakeholders to define, build, and deploy end-to-end solutions across areas such as network optimization, customer experience, infrastructure reliability, and operational tooling.

Your core responsibilities will include:

• Collaborating with client teams to deeply understand business challenges and translate them into data-driven software solutions.

• Designing, building, and deploying custom applications and data pipelines using modern programming languages and frameworks.

• Working as part of a small, fast-moving team where your contributions directly impact major telecom operations.

• Balancing technical execution with customer empathy to ensure successful deployments and long-term impact.

Ideal Candidate Background

We’re looking for engineers who love solving ambiguous real-world problems, enjoy client-facing collaboration, and thrive in environments where speed and ownership matter.

You should have:

• 2–4 years of professional software engineering experience.

• Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Python, Java, C++, or JavaScript/TypeScript.

• Experience with ETL processes or building data systems.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to explain technical topics to non-technical audiences.

• An entrepreneurial mindset—comfortable with fast iteration, shifting priorities, and working independently in client settings.

Preferred

• Prior experience in customer-facing roles or consulting environments.

• Exposure to the telecom, data infrastructure, or analytics space.

• Passion for working on high-impact systems in mission-critical environments.

Compensation, Benefits, and Other Details

• Base Salary: $135,000 – $200,000

• Equity: Competitive RSU (Restricted Stock Unit) package

• Work Model: Hybrid in New York City with the flexibility to travel up to 25% if needed

• Interview Process: Includes a recruiter screen, a one-hour technical exercise, and behavioral interviews, with final decision by the technical leadership team.

This is a rare opportunity to join a cutting-edge team operating at the convergence of advanced data tooling and real-world impact. If you’re looking for an engineering role that’s dynamic, challenging, and rooted in real user needs—this is the job for you.