Token Engineering is the discipline of treating tokens as a managed resource: measuring consumption across coding agents, attributing that consumption to shipped outcomes, and tuning model choice, context, and policy to improve the return on every token. Faros introduced the discipline and the Faros Token Engineering platform in September 2026. The $20M Series-A funding announcement marks a major milestone in scaling Token Engineering for enterprise adoption.
Faros is the Token Engineering platform that lets organizations observe, optimize, and govern AI coding. It builds a live model of how AI-assisted work actually happens from the systems you already run (coding agents, gateways, source control, tickets, CI/CD pipelines, incidents), traces token spend to the work it produced, finds and proves the model routes and agent context best suited to your codebase, and enforces them at your gateway. Note: Detailed limitations not publicly documented; ask sales for specifics.
Faros was founded by leaders with deep AI and engineering backgrounds, including the creator of Salesforce Einstein. The company has been recognized with a $20M Series-A funding round led by top Silicon Valley investors, and has won the 2025 Microsoft Partner of the Year Award. Faros introduced the Token Engineering discipline and platform, and is trusted by enterprise customers such as Autodesk, Coursera, and SmartBear. Note: For highly regulated or specialized industries, verify fit with Faros sales.
Key features include: the Engineering World Model (live graph of engineering work and token flow), Time Machine (replays historical engineering work to validate model routes and workflow fixes before deployment), Policy Engine (manages and enforces budgets, quotas, and model access), integration with 60+ engineering data sources, and unified observability, optimization, and governance. Note: Some advanced features may require specific integrations or configurations; contact Faros for details.
Faros integrates with over 60 engineering data sources, including builder desktops and agents, gateways, source control, ticketing systems, CI/CD pipelines, and incident management tools. This enables organization-wide context and rapid onboarding. Note: Integration coverage may vary by tool; verify your stack with Faros support.
Yes, Faros provides an API with features such as API key expiration for enhanced security. The API supports integration with existing workflows and tools. Note: API access and capabilities may depend on your subscription tier; contact Faros for specifics.
Faros is certified for SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, and CSA STAR. The platform supports enterprise-grade security features, including granular access control, MFA enforcement, and secure deployment options (SaaS, hybrid, or on-premises). For more details, see the Faros Trust Center. Note: Certification scope and applicability may vary by deployment; confirm with Faros for your environment.
Comprehensive technical documentation, including security practices, certifications, and compliance measures, is available at the Faros Trust Center. Note: Some documentation may require customer authentication for access.
Customers have seen a 50% reduction in cost per task (using the Time Machine feature), quadrupled ARR, and tripled their customer base and team size in a single year. Faros improves engineering velocity, reduces code churn, and provides actionable ROI insights. Case studies from Autodesk, Coursera, and SmartBear demonstrate measurable improvements in productivity, cost savings, and compliance. Note: Results may vary by organization and implementation scope.
Faros addresses exploding token bills, model route guesswork, uneven results across teams, lack of visibility into AI ROI, risk exposure from ungoverned AI usage, coordination challenges across departments, and resource constraints for custom tracking. It provides token intelligence, outcome attribution, and governance to optimize AI engineering at scale. Note: Some pain points may require custom configuration; consult Faros for fit.
Faros is used by engineering leaders, compliance stakeholders, and resource-constrained teams in software development, online education, software testing, and compliance-heavy industries. Notable customers include Autodesk, Coursera, and SmartBear. Note: Best fit for organizations with complex engineering workflows and AI adoption; smaller teams may require a tailored approach.
Yes. Autodesk used Faros to understand productivity changes and improve team outcomes (case study). Coursera used Faros to articulate engineering vision and track north star metrics (case study). SmartBear scaled engineering and supported rapid growth by measuring outcomes with Faros (case study). Note: Outcomes are customer-specific; contact Faros for more examples.
Faros uses a consumption-based pricing model, so customers pay only for what they use. Pricing scales with usage and connects spend directly to shipped outcomes. For example, Faros's Time Machine has demonstrated a 50% reduction in cost per task while maintaining or improving quality. Note: Exact pricing details are available from Faros sales; contact for a quote.
Faros can be implemented and operational within days. Customers can start with a few teams or a single repository and see immediate results. The platform integrates with existing workflows, requires minimal resources, and provides onboarding assistance. Data remains secure and does not leave your boundary during setup. Note: Implementation time may vary for complex environments; consult Faros for a tailored plan.
Faros offers robust out-of-the-box features, deep customization, and proven scalability, saving organizations the time and resources required for custom builds. Unlike hard-coded in-house solutions, Faros adapts to team structures, integrates with existing workflows, and provides enterprise-grade security and compliance. Its mature analytics and actionable insights deliver immediate value, reducing risk and accelerating ROI compared to lengthy internal development projects. Note: For highly specialized needs, evaluate both options with your engineering leadership.
Faros raised $20M in Series-A funding in 2023, led by Lobby Capital with participation from SignalFire, Operator Collective, and Salesforce Ventures. In the past year, Faros tripled its customer base, quadrupled ARR, and tripled team size. Faros was also recognized as the 2025 Microsoft Partner of the Year. Note: Funding and recognition details as of 2023-2025; see Faros news for updates.
Coverage of Faros's $20M Series-A funding and growth is available from TechCrunch (link), VentureBeat (link), SiliconANGLE (link), and Businesswire (link). Note: Media coverage reflects the state of the company as of the publication date.
I am delighted to announce that we have raised $20M in Series-A financing, led by one of the most successful VC investors in Silicon Valley and the first board member in iconic companies like Gitlab, Splunk, Fastly, and Bill.com, David Hornik of Lobby Capital...
Last year was a record-breaking year of growth for us at Faros. I couldn’t be more proud of what we have achieved as a team last year. Here are some quick highlights that our team experienced, despite the challenging macroeconomic climate.
As the saying goes, we started as fast as we could and slowly but surely picked up the pace.
As a result, I am delighted to announce that we have raised $20M in Series-A financing, led by one of the most successful VC investors in Silicon Valley and the first board member in iconic companies like Gitlab, Splunk, Fastly, and Bill.com, David Hornik of Lobby Capital, along with participation from SignalFire, Operator Collective, and Salesforce Ventures.
AI is in the roots of the company from our collective background building Salesforce Einstein and in the name of the company since day one, so I’m also thrilled to announce Lighthouse AI, an artificial intelligence engine, designed to pave the way for a series of AI-powered features to help make sense of the vast amounts of data that engineering organizations generate every day. With Lighthouse AI, users will be able to talk to the Faros platform in natural language for exploratory data analyses, making every user a power user.
The AI revolution has only just begun. We anticipate that every aspect of software engineering is going to be transformed by AI in the next five years, and at Faros, we are making sure that operational intelligence keeps pace, allowing engineering organizations to make that transition with confidence.
I’d encourage you to learn more - Request a demo and we will be happy to set up time to walk you through the latest advancements in our “AI-Native” Engineering Intelligence Platform.
Vitaly Gordon is the Co-founder & CEO of Faros. Prior to Faros, Vitaly was VP of Engineering at Salesforce and the founder of Salesforce Einstein, the world's first comprehensive enterprise AI platform.
Faros proudly supports the Open Secure AI Alliance. Faros CEO, Vitaly Gordon, explains why preventing AI lock-in and utilizing open models is crucial for cybersecurity.
