AnalysisBusinessJuly 30, 2026
Forward-deployed engineers become AI industry's top talent target

A new study estimates only 2,000 U.S. engineers have the expertise to deliver meaningful AI ROI. Enterprises are racing to hire forward-deployed engineers to implement AI at scale.
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