Forward Deployed Software Engineer Jobs in Texas

Forward Deployed Software Engineer jobs in Texas are among the most active in the country, concentrated in enterprise software, defense contracting, and financial technology across a seniority range from associate through staff engineer. Austin, Dallas, and Houston anchor most of the hiring, with major employers like Palantir, Dell Technologies, and Lockheed Martin maintaining deep roots in the state. The most in-demand specialties are customer-facing technical deployment, systems integration, and large-scale data pipeline work. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles68
Top employerDeloitte
Top cityAustin, TX
Cities hiring11
Work type53% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Deloitte
Cyber Forward Deployed Engineer - Senior Consultant
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Cyber Forward Deployed Engineer - Senior Consultant
Deloitte
Dallas, Texas
Cybersecurity
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Product & Program Management
Software Engineering
Consulting & Professional Services
Technical Program Management
$135k - $265k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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NTT DATA
Forward-Deployed Engineer, AI GTM
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Forward-Deployed Engineer, AI GTM
NTT DATA
Plano, Texas
Enterprise Sales
Inside Sales
Sales
$121k - $280k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Cisco
Forward Deployed Engineer Secure Services Edge (Remote)
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Cisco
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Forward Deployed Engineer Secure Services Edge (Remote)
Cisco
Austin, Texas
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Program Management
Project Management
$166k - $308k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in information technology
10,000+

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Citi
26983867 Forward Deployed Engineer, AI Transformation -Senior Vice President
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Citi
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26983867 Forward Deployed Engineer, AI Transformation -Senior Vice President
Citi
Irving, Texas
Business Development
Growth Marketing
Marketing
$156k - $234k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Tesla
Forward Deployed Engineer
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Tesla
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Forward Deployed Engineer
Tesla
Robstown, Texas
Backend Engineering
Data Science
Software Engineering
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
10,000+

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Forward Deployed Software Engineer Jobs by City in Texas

Where Texas roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Austin
22 jobs
Houston
13 jobs
Dallas
12 jobs
Irving
11 jobs
Plano
3 jobs
San Antonio
2 jobs
Frisco
1 job
Addison
1 job
Robstown
1 job

Forward Deployed Software Engineer Job Market in Texas

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

Who's Hiring

Deloitte
Deloitte6 open roles
Logic
Logic6 open roles
Databricks
Databricks5 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software17
  • Consulting & Professional Services9
  • Investment & Asset Management6
  • Accounting & Auditing5
  • Construction & Real Estate2

What Texas Employers Look For

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

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical field
  • Hands-on experience deploying and configuring software in enterprise or government customer environments
  • Proficiency in at least one backend language such as Python, Java, or Go
  • Ability to travel regularly to customer sites within Texas and nationally
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for translating technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
  • Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud in production settings

Forward Deployed Software Engineer Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a forward deployed software engineer in Texas?

Most forward deployed software engineers in Texas enter the role after completing a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related field, followed by experience as a software engineer or solutions engineer. Texas has no state-issued license for this role. Large employers in Austin and Dallas typically recruit through campus programs and internal transfers from support or implementation engineering roles, where candidates who can demonstrate hands-on deployment experience and client communication skills advance most quickly.

How much do forward deployed software engineers make in Texas?

Forward deployed software engineers in Texas earn a median of about $132,150 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $82,600 for the lowest 10% to over $183,680 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire forward deployed software engineers in Texas?

Employers hiring forward deployed software engineers in Texas right now include Deloitte, Logic, and Databricks, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Texas's concentration of defense contractors, enterprise software firms, and financial technology companies means demand is consistent across multiple sectors, not limited to a single industry.

Which Texas cities have the most forward deployed software engineer jobs?

Austin, Houston, and Dallas have the most forward deployed software engineer openings in Texas. Austin's dense cluster of enterprise software and cloud companies drives the highest volume, while Dallas's financial services and telecom sector and Houston's energy technology and defense corridor generate steady demand that makes all three metros reliable targets for a serious job search.

Are there remote forward deployed software engineer jobs in Texas?

Yes, but they're less common than in purely desk-based engineering roles because forward deployed work is defined by on-site customer presence. About 47% of forward deployed software engineer openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions tend to focus on the post-deployment configuration and ongoing support phases rather than the initial go-live work that typically requires travel.

How can I get hired as a forward deployed software engineer in Texas with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is through an implementation engineer, technical support engineer, or solutions associate role at a Texas-based software company, where on-site customer work is part of the job from day one. Employers like Dell Technologies in Round Rock and large Austin-area SaaS companies regularly hire new graduates into technical onboarding programs that rotate through deployment and customer success. Building a portfolio of infrastructure or integration projects and earning a cloud associate certification from AWS or Google gives candidates a concrete edge when applying.

Where can I find and apply to forward deployed software engineer jobs in Texas?

You can find and apply to forward deployed software engineer jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings across Austin, Dallas, Houston, and other markets. Search the listings for the role and location that fit your background and apply directly to the ones that match.

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