# FDE Instinct

> The career platform for Forward Deployed Engineers (FDEs). Tools, data, and guides to help you land and thrive in FDE roles at top tech companies.

FDE Instinct is the definitive resource for Forward Deployed Engineers — a unique role at the intersection of engineering and business. Whether you're exploring the FDE career path, preparing for interviews, tracking the job market, or leveling up your skills, FDE Instinct provides the tools and data you need.

## What is a Forward Deployed Engineer?

Forward Deployed Engineers (FDEs) are engineers who work directly with customers to deploy and customize technology solutions. They combine deep technical skills with business acumen, communication abilities, and a consultative mindset. FDEs are hired by companies like Palantir, Scale AI, Anthropic, OpenAI, and other top tech firms.

- [What is a Forward Deployed Engineer](https://fdeinstinct.com/what-is-a-forward-deployed-engineer) — Comprehensive guide covering the FDE role, responsibilities, required skills, and how it differs from traditional software engineering
- [Career Paths](https://fdeinstinct.com/career-paths) — Explore trajectories from junior FDE to leadership, pivoting to product management, solutions architecture, or founding your own company
- [Salary Explorer](https://fdeinstinct.com/salary) — Compensation data for FDE roles across companies, experience levels, and geographies

## FDE Radar — Job Market Intelligence

The FDE Radar provides real-time intelligence on the FDE job market. Track 535+ active positions across 12+ companies, identify hiring trends, and discover opportunities.

- [FDE Radar Dashboard](https://fdeinstinct.com/fde-radar) — Overview of the FDE job market with key metrics, trends, and company activity
- [Job Listings](https://fdeinstinct.com/fde-radar/jobs) — Searchable database of active FDE positions with filters by company, location, level, and salary
- [Company Profiles](https://fdeinstinct.com/fde-radar/companies) — Detailed profiles of companies hiring FDEs, including team size, tech stack, culture, and compensation ranges
- [Market Insights](https://fdeinstinct.com/fde-radar/insights) — Analysis of hiring trends, salary movements, skill demand, and market dynamics

## Skill Assessment

Take the FDE Skill Assessment to evaluate your strengths and weaknesses across the key dimensions that matter for FDE roles: technical depth, client management, problem-solving, communication, and domain expertise.

- [Skill Assessment](https://fdeinstinct.com/skill-assessment) — 360-degree evaluation of your FDE skills with personalized recommendations and a learning path tailored to your gaps

## Interview Preparation

Prepare for FDE interviews with tools designed specifically for this unique role.

- [Interview Simulator](https://fdeinstinct.com/interview-simulator) — Practice with a curated question bank covering technical, behavioral, case study, and system design questions commonly asked in FDE interviews
- [Case Library](https://fdeinstinct.com/cases) — Real-world FDE case studies and scenarios to practice deployment thinking, customer interaction, and technical problem-solving

## Learning Resources

- [AI FDE Hub](https://fdeinstinct.com/ai-fde) — How AI is transforming the FDE role: tools, workflows, and skills for the next generation of FDEs working with LLMs and AI systems
- [Learning Hub](https://fdeinstinct.com/learning-hub) — Structured learning paths covering technical skills (APIs, databases, cloud), soft skills (communication, stakeholder management), and domain knowledge
- [Career Guides](https://fdeinstinct.com/guides) — In-depth guides on breaking into FDE roles, negotiating offers, advancing your career, and transitioning from adjacent roles
- [Blog](https://fdeinstinct.com/blog) — Latest articles on FDE career advice, industry trends, interview tips, company spotlights, and market analysis

## Pricing

FDE Instinct offers both free and paid tiers:

- **Free** — Basic access to the FDE Radar, limited skill assessment, and select blog content
- [Career Kit ($149)](https://fdeinstinct.com/pricing) — Full access to skill assessment, interview simulator, case library, complete FDE Radar data, learning hub, and downloadable resources

## Site Information

- Homepage: [https://fdeinstinct.com](https://fdeinstinct.com)
- Blog: [https://fdeinstinct.com/blog](https://fdeinstinct.com/blog)
- Pricing: [https://fdeinstinct.com/pricing](https://fdeinstinct.com/pricing)