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What Is a Forward Deployed Engineer?

A Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) is an engineer who works directly with customers to turn an important, ambiguous problem into a production system and a measurable outcome. This chapter defines the role, shows how it differs from adjacent roles, and explains why FDEs connect field delivery with product learning.

This chapter is part of the free FDE Learning Hub curriculum.

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