Free Lesson
How to break into Forward-Deployed Engineering?
Part of How to break into AI Forward-Deployed Engineering in 2026
60 min
Oct 4, 2026 4:00 PM
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What you'll learn
What Sai learned helping build a team of 30 FDEs
Hear how his background shaped his approach to customer projects, team building, and evaluating candidates.
Which technical and customer-facing skills FDEs need
Understand how engineering ability, communication, and judgment come together when working through a customer’s problem.
What your portfolio should show before you apply
Learn to demonstrate project ownership, explain architectural trade-offs, and show evidence that your solution works.
Why this topic matters
Find out what makes an FDE candidate stand out! Join Meri Nova and Sai Krishna from TrueFoundry for an inside look at his career and experience helping build an FDE team. Learn which skills matter, what a strong portfolio should demonstrate, and how to communicate your ability to solve real customer problems throughout the hiring process.
