CLIENT-FACING ROLES
FDE vs field engineer
Quick answer
A field engineer installs and supports; an FDE adds software engineering depth to the same on-site presence.
| FIELD ENGINEER | FORWARD DEPLOYED ENGINEER | |
|---|---|---|
| MAIN OUTPUT | On-site installation and support | A working deployment inside one customer's systems |
| CLIENT TIME | Similar than an FDE | High: discovery, demos and handover every week |
| WRITES PRODUCTION CODE | Rarely | Yes |
| PAY | See FDE salary in India for bands by experience and city. | |