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This tech job is in huge demand right now, Cursor's head of talent says
Matt Ward, Cursor's head of talent, said forward-deployed engineers are the most in-demand role in tech right now.
TL;DR
- Forward-deployed engineers are in high demand to help businesses adopt and personalize AI.
- The role requires deep technical skills combined with the ability to communicate with executives.
- Popularized by Palantir, the job combines software engineering, consulting, and product management.
- Job postings for forward-deployed engineers increased over 5,000% in April compared to the previous year.
- Major AI companies like OpenAI are building dedicated teams for this role, offering high salaries.
- Consulting firms are also hiring and retraining workers for similar AI-focused client roles.