What this stage means
Nextmove uses this label when the posting describes putting a solution into use, writing or adapting production code, integrating systems, or supporting a live deployment. The work can include customer requirements, data or API integration, testing, launch, and follow-up. “Implementation / production” describes the project work found in the posting. It does not mean that every role has the same coding responsibility or customer relationship.
Some implementation postings also mention pre-sales, proof of concept, or ongoing operations. Check whether the role owns a handoff, a launch, a live service, or several of these. The title alone does not establish the boundary.
How to compare the postings
When reviewing a posting, separate the salary question from the scope question:
- What will you build or change, and who will use it?
- Does the role own a production launch, reliability after launch, or only a limited integration?
- Is the coding production code, configuration and integration, prototypes, or not stated?
- Which level and location does the employer use for this range?
- Does the posting state travel or a required work arrangement?
The public results include roles described as Forward Deployed Engineer, GenAI Forward Deployed Engineer, healthcare FDE, and consulting or integration work. Those examples show why the stage label should lead you to the original responsibilities instead of replacing them.
See all FDE salary ranges, implementation and production jobs, and the method and source notes.
What the comparison cannot show
Project stages overlap by design. The same posting can be counted under implementation / production and another stage when its description covers both. The salary figures do not estimate the pay for a person, the number of jobs filled, or the effect of doing production work on salary. Differences can come from employer mix, level, geography, work arrangement, or the specific responsibilities in the postings.
The page reports postings, not workers or hires. Confirm the current range and responsibilities with the employer.
