Why FDEs Are Emerging as a Critical GCC Role

Forward-deployed engineers (FDEs) are emerging as a key talent category in India’s global capability centres (GCCs), as companies shift from building AI models and running pilot projects to integrating AI into enterprise workflows. In June 2026, Emids, the US-headquartered healthcare technology and digital engineering company, announced plans to hire 1,000 forward-deployed context engineers over 12 months to support enterprise AI implementation in healthcare. These roles are closely related to F