88% Indian firms want FDEs by 2030; only 1% of engineers fit the bill: Scaler-CMR report

A report by Scaler and CyberMedia Research reveals that while 88% of Indian enterprises expect a rise in demand for forward deployed engineers (FDEs) by 2030, only 1% of engineers currently fit this role. Enterprises struggle to find talent skilled in deploying AI solutions in production and engaging customers, despite a strong supply of coding skills. Companies are shifting hiring tests towards real deployment challenges to better assess candidates' practical abilities.