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AI Boom Drives 19-Fold Surge in 'Forward Deployed Engineer' Jobs in India
Job postings for the role of 'Forward Deployed Engineer' (FDE) in India have seen a 19-fold increase, a surge of 1,807%, driven by the artificial intelligence boom. According to Glassdoor data updated in January 2026, the average base salary for an FDE in India is approximately ₹12 lakh per year, with a reported range of ₹9 lakh to ₹16 lakh, based on 28 submissions.
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