FDE demand surges 800% as OpenAI, Google, Anthropic offer $550,000
NewsBytes | May 18, 2026 10:39 AM CST
India FDE talent pool just 2,800
In India, there are about 800 to 1,000 open FDE positions right now, with financial services and banking leading at 24% of demand.
Entry-level pay starts at ₹18 to ₹28 lakh per year and can hit ₹80 lakh for seniors.
But here's the catch: Xpheno estimates a potential talent pool of 2,800 professionals in India and a little over 41,000 globally.
The shortage of qualified FDEs is acute because of a mismatch between academic curriculum and practical knowledge, making these jobs even more valuable.
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