Hiring a forward-deployed engineer: the market today
The short answer ·
280 open postings ask for a forward-deployed engineer as of Sep 25, 2026, from 39 employers. The median advertised minimum is $147,900. 134 of those postings are new in the last 30 days, so expect competition.
280open postings
39employers hiring
$147,900median advertised minimum
134new in 30 days
Who you're competing with
Open postings · Ayla, 2026-09-25
What it pays
Advertised minimum, 184 postings with pay
Questions buyers ask
How hard is it to hire a forward-deployed engineer?
Competitive. 39 employers are hiring the role right now, led by Palantir Technologies with 78 open postings.
What should I pay a forward-deployed engineer?
Advertised minimums center on $147,900. The middle half runs from $132,500 to $182,000.