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FDEs turn POCs into production deployments, directly impacting revenue
Finding the rare breed of engineers who speak both code and customer
Trusted by 250+ founders
As an AI startup or SaaS founder, you're scaling fast. Your product is gaining traction, and enterprise customers are demanding more hands-on support. You need Forward Deployed Engineers, but finding them feels impossible.
You're facing a unique hiring challenge that keeps you up at night:
You need engineers who can:
Your funding clock is ticking. Every month without the right FDEs means lost deals, frustrated customers, and burning runway on the wrong hires.
FDEs turn POCs into production deployments, directly impacting revenue
They ensure implementations succeed, reducing churn and driving expansion
Front-line insights from customer deployments guide your roadmap
Great FDEs differentiate you from competitors in sales cycles
We've built our expertise by helping AI startups and SaaS companies scale their forward deployed teams. We understand the FDE archetype because we've placed hundreds of them.
We know exactly what to look for because we've seen what works
For senior FDE leaders and managers who will build your deployed engineering function
Fast, flexible hiring for mid-level FDE roles as you scale
Short-term FDE support for critical customer implementations
We've refined our process specifically for hard-to-fill FDE roles. Every search follows our proven methodology that combines psychology, process, and AI-powered efficiency.
We start by understanding your story, your product, and the specific challenges your FDEs will solve. This helps us identify candidates who'll be genuinely excited about your mission and can articulate your value proposition to customers.
We work with you to capture job description priorities that go beyond generic requirements. What technical stack? What industries? Remote, on-site, or hybrid? What level of customer interaction? Our AI systems use these insights to improve search results and save you time.
Our AI-powered search technology identifies FDEs who might not be actively looking but have the exact profile you need. We look beyond job titles to find engineers with deployment experience, customer-facing success, and relevant industry background.
Every candidate undergoes rigorous evaluation across technical skills, communication abilities, customer orientation, problem-solving approach, and cultural alignment. We pre-vet so you only meet candidates who can actually do the job.
We don't disappear after the hire. We check in to ensure successful onboarding and are here for your next FDE hire as you continue to scale.
Forward Deployed Engineers aren't just great coders. They're a unique breed with capabilities that span multiple disciplines.
Strong software engineering fundamentals, system design, debugging production issues, and hands-on implementation across the stack
Ability to listen, understand customer pain points, and translate technical solutions into business outcomes
Can explain complex technical concepts to executives, write clear documentation, and present with confidence
Not just implementers—they architect solutions, propose alternatives, and think strategically about customer success
Comfortable with ambiguity, fast-paced environments, wearing multiple hats, and figuring things out independently
Understand deal economics, can identify upsell opportunities, and know when to escalate or push back
Deep understanding of specific verticals (AI/ML, fintech, healthcare, etc.) and customer workflows
Can move fast, iterate quickly, and deliver results in compressed timeframes during critical customer moments
We've helped 250+ founders build their dream teams. When you work with Match Relevant, you're not just filling a role, you're building the forward deployed function that will scale your business.
Founders who've worked with us report:
When you partner with MatchRelevant for FDE hiring:
We’ve helped many founders build their dream teams
We're located across 3 continents: North America, LATAM, and Asia. Our primary focus for FDE roles is the US market.
We understand the urgency. Once we've aligned on the FDE profile, we typically deliver the first batch of qualified candidates within 1-2 weeks. For retained searches, we maintain momentum throughout the entire process.
We serve AI startups and SaaS companies across various sectors. Our founder interviews feature leaders from AI, data infrastructure, fintech, healthcare tech, and other high-growth technology companies.
Yes! We have a talented cohort of team member partners who handle all agreements and compliance if you decide to hire a contractor or full-time employee internationally.
We've successfully helped 250+ founders build their teams. Our focus on thorough vetting and cultural fit means higher retention rates and satisfied clients who come back for their next hire.
Let's talk about your FDE hiring needs. We'll help you define what you're looking for and show you how we can deliver qualified candidates faster than you thought possible.
