FDE Pulse Brief
Weekly Forward Deployed Engineer market intelligence. Active job counts, salary data, top companies, new openings. Every Tuesday morning.
What you get every week
Sample issue
Here's what a typical FDE Pulse Brief looks like.
Remote FDE roles pay $120K median vs $140K for on-site roles — a 14% gap. That gap has held steady for three consecutive weeks. FDEs choosing remote should factor in location cost-of-living when comparing offers.
Past issues
FAQ
How often does the FDE Pulse Brief go out?
Every week. The brief goes out on Tuesday mornings, covering the prior week's data across active job postings, salary movements, and which companies opened or closed FDE roles.
What's in the FDE Pulse Brief?
Each issue covers: the count of active FDE roles and week-over-week change, top new postings with salary data and direct links, a spotlight company (who they are, how many FDEs they hire, what the roles look like), and one data point from the market intelligence dataset (a skills breakdown, a salary by metro chart, or a team structure stat).
Is the newsletter free?
Yes, it's free. There's no paid tier. The FDE Pulse Brief is supported by the broader FDE Pulse platform.
Can I unsubscribe?
Yes, at any time. Every issue includes an unsubscribe link in the footer. One click removes you from the list, no confirmation email required.
How long does each issue take to read?
About 5 minutes. The brief is designed to be scannable. Each section is one to three short paragraphs with a data table or stat. No long essays, no opinion columns.
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