Economic Times Tech
6/18/2026
AI talent gap leaves IT
Original: AI talent gap leaves IT firms scrambling for forward deployed engineers
Short summary
Indian IT firms face a shortage of Forward Deployed Engineers, crucial for AI adoption at client sites. Companies are bundling multiple specialist roles into single positions to fill the gap, reducing technical depth and raising costs for clients.
- •FDE shortage drives multi-role consolidation across Indian IT firms
- •Role bundling compromises technical expertise and client outcomes
- •Higher billing rates offset by reduced specialization creates market pressure
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