Forward Deployed Engineer Jobs in Illinois

Forward Deployed Engineer jobs in Illinois are in active demand across Chicago, Itasca, and Normal and other Illinois metros, including employers like Deloitte, Databricks, and IFS. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles60
Top employerDeloitte
Top cityChicago, IL
Cities hiring5
Work type56% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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Huron Consulting Group
AICC Senior Technical Lead, Forward Deployed Engineering
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Huron Consulting Group
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AICC Senior Technical Lead, Forward Deployed Engineering
Huron Consulting Group
Chicago, Illinois
Hybrid
Bachelor's
5,001-10,000

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Databricks
Forward Deployed Engineer
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Forward Deployed Engineer
Databricks
Chicago, Illinois
Data Science & Analytics
Data Engineering
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
Cloud & DevOps
Data Science
Technical Program Management
$248k/yr
On-Site
None

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ShipBob
Forward Deployed Engineer III
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Forward Deployed Engineer III
ShipBob
Chicago, Illinois
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Technical Product & Program Management
$134k - $224k/yr
Remote (US)
1,001-5,000

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Databricks
Sr. Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) - Public Sector
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Databricks
Added 3d ago
Sr. Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) - Public Sector
Databricks
Chicago, Illinois
Data Science & Analytics
Data Engineering
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
Data Science
Technical Program Management
$181k - $248k/yr
5,001-10,000

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Databricks
Sr. Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) - Healthcare & Life Sciences
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Databricks
Added 3d ago
Sr. Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) - Healthcare & Life Sciences
Databricks
Chicago, Illinois
Data Science & Analytics
Data Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Technical Product & Program Management
Software Engineering
Data Science
Technical Program Management
$181k - $248k/yr
5,001-10,000

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Forward Deployed Engineer Jobs by City in Illinois

Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Itasca
2 jobs
Normal
1 job
Schaumburg
1 job
Rolling Meadows
1 job

Forward Deployed Engineer Job Market in Illinois

A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Deloitte
    Deloitte33
  • Databricks
    Databricks7
  • IFS
    IFS2
  • Google
    Google2
  • Capgemini
    Capgemini2

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services34
  • Accounting & Auditing33
  • Investment & Asset Management33
  • Technology & Software15
  • Artificial Intelligence2

What Illinois Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in forward deployed engineer jobs across Illinois.

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field
  • Hands-on experience deploying and integrating software in enterprise customer environments
  • Proficiency in at least one scripting or programming language such as Python, Go, or Java
  • Ability to diagnose production issues and communicate solutions clearly to non-technical stakeholders
  • Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud in customer-facing contexts
  • Willingness to travel to customer sites on a regular or as-needed basis

Forward Deployed Engineer Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions

How many forward deployed engineer jobs are there in Illinois?

There are 60+ forward deployed engineer openings in Illinois on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Chicago, Itasca, and Normal. New positions post regularly as employers across Illinois hire.

Which Illinois cities have the most forward deployed engineer jobs?

Chicago, Itasca, and Normal have the most forward deployed engineer openings in Illinois right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.

Which companies hire forward deployed engineers in Illinois?

Companies currently hiring forward deployed engineers in Illinois include Deloitte, Databricks, and IFS, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.

Are there remote forward deployed engineer jobs in Illinois?

Yes. About 44% of forward deployed engineer openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Illinois metros.

How do I apply for forward deployed engineer jobs in Illinois?

You can apply to forward deployed engineer jobs in Illinois directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Illinois location, then apply to each one that fits.

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