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Dec 12, 2025 · Artificial Intelligence

Why OpenAI’s Forward Deployed Engineering Takes Six Months to Deliver Usable AI

The article explains how OpenAI’s Forward Deployed Engineering (FDE) team bridges the gap between powerful models and real‑world value by embedding engineers on‑site, iterating over a 6‑week technical rollout followed by a 4‑month trust‑building phase, and using eval‑driven development to turn custom solutions into reusable products.