From Software Engineer to Forward Deployed Engineer: Live Masterclass

​Forward Deployed Engineers (FDEs) work at the intersection of software engineering, AI and customer problem-solving—turning prototypes into systems that work in production.

​Companies including OpenAI, Anthropic and Palantir have advertised FDE roles. Published U.S. annual salary ranges include $135,000–$200,000 at Palantir, $185,000–$300,000 at OpenAI, and $280,000–$320,000 for a staff role at Anthropic. Pay varies by location, experience and role; some positions also offer equity or other compensation.

​We’re hosting a 90-minute live masterclass for developers who want to explore a move into forward deployed engineering.

​WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

​→ What an FDE does and how the role differs from a software engineer
→ The skills employers look for in FDE job descriptions
→ How an AI agent goes from prototype to production
→ A real deployment walkthrough, from Discover to Deploy
→ A step-by-step plan to make the switch
→ Live Q&A with the instructor

​YOUR INSTRUCTOR

​Akhil Kumar Alampally, founder of BuildableLabs and an AI instructor, mentor and builder.

​Hosted by FDE Collective by Lyzr