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Forward-deployed engineers are the AI industry’s latest talent obsession

TechCrunchPublished Jul 30, 2026

Christian & Timbers estimates only about 2,000 US engineers have the rare blend of sector expertise and applied AI skills to deliver significant ROI. Demand for forward-deployed engineers (FDEs), who integrate AI into workflows, is projected to surge 2,100% by year-end as enterprises scale AI adoption beyond pilots.

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