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Bob McGrew

02/01/25

@ Y Combinator

The role of a 'forward deployed engineer' is essential; they work closely with customers to create tailored software solutions that meet specific needs.

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YC

Bob McGrew: AI Agents And The Path To AGI

@ Y Combinator

Bob McGrew: AI Agents And The Path To AGI

02/01/25

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YC

Y Combinator Cast

05/30/25

@ Y Combinator

The forward deployed engineer model allows startups to close significant deals with large enterprises by demonstrating innovative solutions that meet customer needs.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

05/30/25

@ Y Combinator

Every founder has become a forward deployed engineer, meaning they must work closely with users to understand their needs and workflows.

CF

Calvin French-Owen

05/16/25

@ OpenAI

When engineers are on call, they act as the first line of defense, similar to firefighters, ready to respond to issues as they arise.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

05/30/25

@ Y Combinator

Startup founders should act as forward deployed engineers, engaging directly with customers to gather feedback and iterate quickly on their products.

NS

Nabeel S. Qureshi

05/11/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

Palantir's forward-deployed engineers are empowered to build new products if necessary, which differentiates them from traditional roles.

NS

Nabeel S. Qureshi

05/11/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

Palantir's forward-deployed engineers work directly with customers, spending significant time on-site to understand their problems and develop tailored solutions.

PR

Peter Reinhardt

09/06/18

@ Y Combinator

Segment primarily grows through engineers who bring the product into their companies, often solving complex data pipeline issues.

SW

Scott Wu

05/04/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

The role of an engineer is shifting from being a coder to becoming an architect, focusing more on high-level design and problem-solving rather than routine implementation.

VM

Varun Mohan

04/20/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

Engineers do much more than just write code; they review, test, debug, and design, which means we still need a significant number of engineers.