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The role of FDE (Forward Deployed Engineer) first took shape in data and AI companies such as Palantir.
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10/23/2026
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Frontend to AI Agent Development: A Frontline Architect Explains Career Paths and Opportunities
bilibilivue3项目实战10/23/2026
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