Forward Deployed Engineer

Staffinc; Jakarta Selatan; On-site; IDR 167,392,032 - 251,088,048; Full time

Job summary

A tech-oriented HR solutions company in Jakarta Selatan is seeking a skilled software engineer with over 3 years of experience in development, specifically in Python and TypeScript. The role requires working closely with both internal stakeholders and clients to address operational challenges, while designing and implementing effective data solutions. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills and be comfortable in dynamic, ambiguity-driven environments.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience building and shipping software in production (Python or TypeScript).
• Ability to work in ambiguous situations and prioritize impact.
• Strong communication skills and empathy.

Responsibilities

• Work with stakeholders to understand operational and data challenges.
• Design and implement data integrations and applications.
• Collaborate with teams to influence product roadmaps.
• Prototype and iterate based on user feedback.
• Translate technical insights for non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

Software development in Python

Experience with TypeScript

Communication

Empathy

Job description

• Work directly with internal stakeholders and also external clients to understand their operational, and data challenges.

• Design and implement integrations, data pipelines, and lightweight applications on top of existing platforms.

• Collaborate with product and engineering teams to influence the roadmap based on real-world customer needs.

• Prototype rapidly, deploy confidently, and iterate based on feedback from users in the field.

• Translate technical complexity into clear, actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders.

Job Requirements - Who You Are

• 3+ years of experience building and shipping software in production (Python, TypeScript, or similar).

• You’re excited about the intersection of technology, HR, and product thinking.

• You love talking to users, uncovering pain points, and crafting pragmatic technical solutions.

• You’re comfortable in ambiguity — prioritizing impact over perfection.

• You value empathy and communication as much as technical skill.

Bonus Points

• Entrepreneurial and ability to work in a small, agile team and deliver maximum results with minimal overhead. Comfortable in making decisions with high autonomy and owning outcomes. Please share projects you’ve worked on.

• Business experience and ability to prioritize and map out projects based on its potential impact to the financial performance of the business.

• Prior experience in a customer-facing engineering, consulting startup role and fluency in english