FDEs
Engineers who work directly with customers and own the path from problem to production.
New York City · Private network
The NYC community for forward deployed engineers.
FDE.community connects top FDEs in New York City with the companies hiring them. We host private events, share curated roles, and keep the room focused on people who work directly with customers and still own the technical work.
Forward deployed engineering has become one of the most sought-after roles in AI and enterprise software. This is the place for NYC FDEs and the teams trying to hire them.
Who it’s for
Built for people who work close to customers.
AI builders
People building tools, agents, and automations that change how teams work.
Domain experts
Operators with real context in finance, healthcare, legal, insurance, logistics, defense, and other complex fields.
First event
First NYC gathering: July 2026.
Invite-only. A small room for FDEs, founders, AI teams, and companies hiring customer-facing technical talent.