The Rise of the Backwards Deployed Engineer
20 hours ago
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- The 'backwards deployed engineer' is a new role focusing on internal company departments, aiming to replace expensive and underused SaaS tools with custom solutions to cut costs.
- Engineers can propose a commission-based pay tied to the savings they generate from slashing SaaS spend, potentially earning high incomes while the company benefits financially.
- With AI, replicating SaaS tools is now cheaper and quicker, allowing a single engineer to build custom internal software over a short period.
- The role requires understanding departmental workflows, identifying overpriced tools, and building tailored solutions, blending skills in anthropology, contracting, and entrepreneurship.
- Unlike traditional engineering roles with fixed salaries, this model leverages easily measurable cost savings to align compensation with tangible financial impact.