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7/4/2026
I analyzed 292 open Forward Deployed Engineer jobs. Here is the data.

I analyzed 292 open Forward Deployed Engineer jobs. Here is the data.

Short summary

Forward deployed engineer (FDE) roles, now standard across AI companies, number 292 open positions dominated by Palantir (95), Databricks (85), and OpenAI (70). Median US compensation is $197K–$294K, with $390K+ at top firms; most are mid-level IC roles (62%), customer-facing (98%), globally distributed, and 44% require travel (10–50%). Full analysis with salary, geography, company, and seniority breakdowns available.

  • •Palantir, Databricks, and OpenAI account for 86% of 292 FDE job openings analyzed in July 2026
  • •Median US compensation ranges $197K–$294K; top-tier firms offer $390K+ plus equity
  • •Roles are customer-facing (98%), predominantly mid-level IC (62%), globally distributed, with 44% requiring travel

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