Forward Deployed Software Engineer (Recent Graduate) - Chicago
CrossCountry Consulting2 days ago
Base Salary
$95k - $125k/yr
Responsibilities
- Partner directly with clients to understand complex problems and design and implement data-driven solutions.
- Own high-impact projects from planning and technical architecture through implementation with minimal supervision.
- Wrangle massive-scale data and build custom web applications for client solutions.
- Discuss architecture, establish team strategy, and collaborate with FDEs, product teams, and strategy teams.
- Communicate with client executives to share progress, gather input, and align priorities.
- Work at client sites and travel as needed, with expected travel of 50–75%.
Requirements
- Recent graduate with up to one year of professional experience in an engineering or technical role.
- Engineering background, preferably in Computer Science, Mathematics, Software Engineering, Physics, or Data Science.
- Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Python, Java, C++, TypeScript, or JavaScript.
- Active U.S. security clearance, or eligibility and willingness to obtain one.
- Ability to learn continuously, work independently, make decisions with minimal direction, and collaborate with technical and non-technical teams.
- Interest in using large-scale data, cloud infrastructure, front-end frameworks, and other technical tools to solve business problems.
Benefits
- Client-site travel of approximately 50–75% is expected, with requirements varying by team and location.
- The role is based in Chicago and may involve working externally at client sites.
Tech Stack
Categories
Forward Deployed
About CrossCountry Consulting
CrossCountry Consulting provides finance, accounting, risk, operations, and technology advisory services to large enterprises, growth companies, and private equity sponsors. Offerings include technical accounting and financial reporting, IPO and SPAC readiness, M&A support, ESG reporting, and human capital transformation. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, the firm is privately held and owned by Investcorp, serving clients across the United States and select international locations.