OpenAI, Anthropic and other AI companies are looking to hire this 'rare' kind of software engineers
AI giants like OpenAI and Anthropic are aggressively hiring forward-deployed engineers (FDEs) to embed specialists within client businesses. These roles, combining coding and customer communication, are crucial for customizing advanced AI models and driving revenue. Demand for these customer-facing AI positions has surged dramatically in 2025, with job listings increasing by over 800%.
AI giants like OpenAI and Anthropic are aggressively hiring forward-deployed engineers (FDEs) to embed specialists within client businesses. These roles, combining coding and customer communication, are crucial for customizing advanced AI models and driving revenue. Demand for these customer-facing AI positions has surged dramatically in 2025, with job listings increasing by over 800%.
