ENGINEERING ROLES
FDE vs systems engineer
Quick answer
A systems engineer works close to the machine; an FDE works close to the customer's workflow and data.
| SYSTEMS ENGINEER | FORWARD DEPLOYED ENGINEER | |
|---|---|---|
| MAIN OUTPUT | Low-level and embedded systems | A working deployment inside one customer's systems |
| CLIENT TIME | Much lower than an FDE | High: discovery, demos and handover every week |
| WRITES PRODUCTION CODE | Yes | Yes |
| PAY | See FDE salary in India for bands by experience and city. | |