dTosh Inc. Releases Japan's First Book on "FDE," a New Career for the AI Era
On May 16, 2026, dTosh Inc. released the book "The Truth about 'FDE,' the Job AI Won't Take," authored by its CEO, Toshiki Hirao. The book is reportedly the first in Japan to systematically explain the role of a Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE)—a new profession focused on solving business problems on-site using AI—for a Japanese business audience. It presents a new career strategy, accessible even to non-engineers, for those concerned about the impact of AI on their jobs.
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dTosh Inc. (Headquarters: Sagara-gun, Kyoto; Branch: Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Toshiki Hirao) announced the release of "The Truth about 'FDE,' the Job AI Won't Take," a book written by CEO Toshiki Hirao, on May 16, 2026. According to the company, this is the first book in Japan to systematically outline the role of the Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) for a Japanese business audience.
The book was released first as a Kindle edition, with a print version scheduled to follow.
■ Book Overview
As the spread of generative AI fuels career anxiety, a new job role, the FDE (Forward Deployed Engineer), is gaining attention at global AI companies. An FDE is a professional who deeply engages with a client's operational site, understands their business challenges, and leads solutions using AI as a tool. While AI opens up opportunities for non-programmers, transitioning to an FDE is also becoming a key career strategy for traditional engineers in an era where coding itself may be automated by AI.
Leading global AI firms like OpenAI and Anthropic are actively hiring FDE talent, and interest is growing in Japan as well. This book is the first in the country to systematically explain the FDE role for Japanese business professionals.
■ Key Takeaways from the Book
1. The definitive traits of sought-after talent in the AI era: An explanation, based on AI's fundamental structure, of why generative AI affects high-skill, high-income jobs.
2. A new career strategy: A detailed roadmap for career transition, including a case study of a business professional with no programming experience who became an FDE.
3. The five skills to become an FDE: An explanation of empathy, structuring, vibe coding, verbalization, and execution, along with practical steps to develop them.
■ Recommended For
1. Business professionals and engineers anxious about their careers due to AI.
2. Business and technical professionals who want to master AI and increase their market value.
3. Executives and managers in HR, corporate planning, and IT responsible for integrating AI into their organizations.
■ About the Author
Toshiki Hirao
Ph.D. in Engineering, CEO of dTosh Inc., and Visiting Assistant Professor at Nara Institute of Science and Technology. Formerly a Special Researcher at McGill University and an R&D Engineer at ABB Group's U.S. research center. He combines academic knowledge with practical insights gained from supporting over 100 companies in AI implementation and DX as a startup CEO, focusing on deploying AI that is genuinely useful in the field. His client support record includes DELL Technologies, NTT Group, and Itochu Techno-Solutions.
■ About dTosh Inc.
dTosh Inc. specializes in providing one-stop AI implementation and development support to over 100 clients, including major and publicly listed companies, leveraging its strength in FDE talent. dTosh's FDEs deeply embed themselves in client operations to solve business challenges with AI technology.
The book was released first as a Kindle edition, with a print version scheduled to follow.
■ Book Overview
As the spread of generative AI fuels career anxiety, a new job role, the FDE (Forward Deployed Engineer), is gaining attention at global AI companies. An FDE is a professional who deeply engages with a client's operational site, understands their business challenges, and leads solutions using AI as a tool. While AI opens up opportunities for non-programmers, transitioning to an FDE is also becoming a key career strategy for traditional engineers in an era where coding itself may be automated by AI.
Leading global AI firms like OpenAI and Anthropic are actively hiring FDE talent, and interest is growing in Japan as well. This book is the first in the country to systematically explain the FDE role for Japanese business professionals.
■ Key Takeaways from the Book
1. The definitive traits of sought-after talent in the AI era: An explanation, based on AI's fundamental structure, of why generative AI affects high-skill, high-income jobs.
2. A new career strategy: A detailed roadmap for career transition, including a case study of a business professional with no programming experience who became an FDE.
3. The five skills to become an FDE: An explanation of empathy, structuring, vibe coding, verbalization, and execution, along with practical steps to develop them.
■ Recommended For
1. Business professionals and engineers anxious about their careers due to AI.
2. Business and technical professionals who want to master AI and increase their market value.
3. Executives and managers in HR, corporate planning, and IT responsible for integrating AI into their organizations.
■ About the Author
Toshiki Hirao
Ph.D. in Engineering, CEO of dTosh Inc., and Visiting Assistant Professor at Nara Institute of Science and Technology. Formerly a Special Researcher at McGill University and an R&D Engineer at ABB Group's U.S. research center. He combines academic knowledge with practical insights gained from supporting over 100 companies in AI implementation and DX as a startup CEO, focusing on deploying AI that is genuinely useful in the field. His client support record includes DELL Technologies, NTT Group, and Itochu Techno-Solutions.
■ About dTosh Inc.
dTosh Inc. specializes in providing one-stop AI implementation and development support to over 100 clients, including major and publicly listed companies, leveraging its strength in FDE talent. dTosh's FDEs deeply embed themselves in client operations to solve business challenges with AI technology.