The practical guide
The FDE Field Guide
Make the move into forward deployed work. Learn to scope the customer problem, build the proof and own the deployment.
42 pages · 16 chapters · 8 diagrams
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Look inside →Guides for forward deployed work.
Read the market, then prepare for the work. Two downloadable publications with distinct purposes, connected to the concepts and courses you can study here.
The FDE reading room
Understand the role.
Get ready to do the work.
The industry report
The State of FDE 2026
Understand the market behind the role: enterprise deployment, the technical stack, engagement economics and hiring.
Research and analysis · 2026 edition
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Look inside →Coming in November 2026
The Forward Deployed Engineer Interview Book → A separate forthcoming title focused on the interview loop. Explore the plan and join the early-access list.