Rise of Forward-Deployed Engineers: Demand for AI Professionals Soars by Over 700% in Silicon Valley With Salaries Reaching Up to INR 1.7 Crore

Job postings for forward-deployed engineers have surged by 729% in a year, with salaries touching INR 1.7 crore. These specialists embed within client firms to integrate custom AI tools. High demand from OpenAI, Google, and McKinsey highlights a rare tech role that artificial intelligence is actively creating rather than automating out of existence.