Forward Deployed Engineer

We’re seeking an experienced full‑stack software engineer to accelerate the FleetPulse platform. The role is based in Chicago, IL and requires on‑site work; relocation assistance not provided.

Responsibilities

• Accelerate platform initiatives and ship solutions that have immediate impact on customers.
• Own end‑to‑end feature development, collaborating directly with customers and product stakeholders to refine requirements and translate real problems into solutions.
• Work across the full stack – backend (Kotlin/Spring, Java, or similar), frontend (React, React Native), and mobile components.
• Lead code reviews, design reviews, mentorship, and raise technical standards for the team.
• Champion API design, observability, instrumentation, monitoring, and platform architecture.
• Navigate ambiguity, define scope, and drive projects forward, determining when to ship “good‑enough” versus investing extra polish.

Qualifications

• 5+ years professional software development experience.
• Proficiency in Kotlin, Java, Python, or a comparable backend language.
• Hands‑on experience with AWS or GCP.
• Familiarity with relational databases and schema design.
• Strong passion for code quality and engineering best practices.
• Experience with large distributed systems, focusing on observability, instrumentation, and monitoring.
• Sound judgment on when to ship “good‑enough” versus polishing.
• Excellent collaboration skills; thrives in a team‑oriented environment.
• Chicago, IL based.

Benefits

• Unlimited paid time off.
• 6% 401(k) match.
• Choice of three healthcare plans.
• Dental & vision coverage.
• Company‑provided STD, LTD, and life insurance.
• 12 paid company holidays.
• Full paid parental leave.
• Compensation range: $140,000 – $165,000 annually.

Legal and Work Environment

This job description is not exhaustive; employees may be required to perform other tasks as directed by their supervisor in compliance with federal and state laws. Employment is at‑will.

Work environment: Employees must be able to travel to and attend the office to work in person, as required. The noise level is minimal to moderate.

Note: This position requires employees to be located in Chicago, IL. Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those required to perform essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

We are an equal opportunity employer.