# FDE Fellowship

> For frontline FDEs and division leaders pairing technical depth with product intuition to ship AI inside live enterprises.

- **Organizer:** a16z
- **Category:** fellowship
- **Region:** US
- **Country:** United States
- **Votes:** 1
- **Apply:** [https://build.a16z.com/fellowships/fde/apply](https://build.a16z.com/fellowships/fde/apply)
- **Page:** https://fellows.best/opportunity/fde-fellowship
- **Markdown:** https://fellows.best/opportunity/fde-fellowship.md

**Deadline:** 26 days left (closes 2026-06-26)

**Tags:** fellowship, FDE, AI deployment, applied AI, enterprise AI, software engineering, product leadership, SF, a16z, technology leadership

## About

FDE Fellowship is a program for frontline Frontline Deployment Engineers (FDEs) and division leaders who pair technical depth with product intuition to ship AI inside live enterprises. The eight-week program starts July 2026 and offers rolling reviews for a limited number of spots. It includes opt-in dinners and events, and a primary hub in San Francisco with more cities by demand. You’ll join a curated group of founders and industry leaders, and participate in hands-on experiences deploying AI in real-world enterprises.

## What you'll get

- 8-week program
- opt-in dinners and events
- network with founders and industry leaders
- hands-on experience deploying AI in live enterprises
- primary hub in SF with expansion to other cities

## Eligibility

Frontline FDEs and division leaders with technical depth and product intuition who want to ship AI inside live enterprises.

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