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AWS Forward Deployed Engineering
Coverage of AWS Forward Deployed Engineering in the Nexus archive.
- Amazon is investing $1B in a hot new tech role. Here's what the job entails.
Amazon is investing $1 billion in AWS Forward Deployed Engineering to accelerate AI deployment by embedding engineers directly with clients. The role, which tailors AI systems to client workflows, has seen surging demand since 2025, with companies like the Allen Institute, Cox Automotive, and Southwest Airlines already adopting it.