Join the Elite of
Forward Deployed Engineers.
The FDE beta is open. Apply to join 2,500 Forward Deployed Engineers (FDEs) deploying AI inside real companies across Europe. Free to join. Selected on merit.
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The Paatch FDE Network
A vetted force deploying AI where it actually ships.
2,500
Free FDEs across Europe
48h
Average time to deploy
Top 1%
Selected on merit
Why Become an FDE
Deploy AI Where It Matters
Work on real production deployments inside companies — not demos, not slideware.
An Elite Network
Join 2,500 FDEs across Europe. Learn from the best, get matched to the right missions.
The Best Tools, Free
Master the full agentic stack — Dust, Make, Gamma and more — with hands-on access.
Official FDE Badge
Get certified as a Paatch FDE. Priority access to enterprise missions and opportunities.
How to Join
Simple. Fast. Merit-based.
Apply to the Beta
Share your background and your best AI work. Takes 2 minutes. It's free.
Get Vetted
Our team reviews every application. Only the top FDEs make it into the network.
Get Deployed
Get matched to enterprise missions based on your expertise, and start deploying AI in production.
What You'll Master
The agentic stack, in production
- Dust agents orchestrating complex workflows
- Gamma automating content and presentations
- Make scenarios powering business automation
- Custom AI agents solving real problems
What We're Looking For
- 1.Real business impact — deployed solutions, not demos
- 2.Creative use of AI tools — surprise us
- 3.Clear problem → solution thinking
- 4.Bonus: multi-tool integration (Dust + Make + Gamma)
Apply to the FDE Beta
Free to join, selected on merit. We review every application.