Remote and Hybrid FDE - Does It Work
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Remote FDE in 2026
Current Landscape
- Fully remote: ~20% of postings
- Hybrid (2-3 days on-site): ~50% the norm
- Fully on-site: ~30% (defense, healthcare, government)
When Remote Works
- Established client relationships after initial ramp
- Technical integration work (APIs, pipelines)
- Multiple small clients simultaneously
- AI/ML deployments
When It Does Not
- Initial discovery phase
- Stakeholder trust building
- Sensitive/classified environments
- Complex physical infrastructure
Tips for Remote FDEs
- Over-communicate - daily async updates
- Front-load on-site time - first 2-4 weeks
- Document everything
- Build relationships intentionally
- Travel for milestones
Comp Differences
- 5-15% reduction at some companies
- No difference at remote-first companies
Are you a remote FDE? Share your setup below.
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