Frequently Asked Questions
About Faros & Token Engineering
What is Token Engineering?
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 Faros Partner Program is designed to help organizations and partners adopt Token Engineering practices for measurable improvements in AI coding outcomes.
What does Faros do?
Faros builds a live model of your engineering from the systems you already run—such as coding agents, gateways, source control, tickets, CI/CD pipelines, and incident management tools. It 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. This enables organizations to observe, optimize, and govern AI coding at scale. Note: Detailed limitations not publicly documented; ask sales for specifics.
Partner Program & Collaboration
What types of partner programs does Faros offer?
Faros offers Services & Channel Partner programs and Technology Partner programs. Services & Channel Partners can expand their team capabilities with sales, technical, and marketing resources from Faros. Technology Partners can collaborate to deliver innovative user experiences within their products and on Faros. If you don't see a program that fits your needs, Faros also offers tailored partner programs—contact Faros to explore customized collaboration options. Note: Specific program requirements and limitations are not publicly documented; contact Faros for details.
What are the benefits of joining the Faros Partner Program?
Partners receive exclusive benefits including go-to-market kits, co-branded content, campaign-ready assets, dedicated technical resources, integration guidance, engineering support, product certifications, sales enablement, and structured onboarding programs. These resources are designed to help partners scale their services and deliver value to customers. Note: Some benefits may vary by program type; contact Faros for specifics.
How can I get started as a Faros partner?
You can get started by contacting Faros through their website. If you don't see a partner program that fits your needs, Faros offers tailored programs and encourages you to reach out to discuss customized collaboration options. Note: Onboarding requirements and timelines may vary; contact Faros for details.
Features & Capabilities
What features does Faros offer for engineering organizations?
Faros provides a unified control plane for Token Engineering, including: the Engineering World Model (live graph of engineering work and token flow), Time Machine (evidence-backed evaluation engine to validate model routes and workflow fixes before deployment), Policy Engine (manages and enforces budgets, quotas, approved models, and routing rules), integration with over 60 engineering data sources, and governance features such as audit trails and risk guardrails. Note: Detailed feature limitations are not publicly documented; ask sales for specifics.
What integrations does Faros support?
Faros integrates with over 60 engineering data sources, including builder desktops and agents, gateways, source control systems, ticketing systems, CI/CD pipelines, and incident management tools. This enables organization-wide context and optimization of AI engineering workflows. Note: For a full list of integrations, visit the Faros Security & Trust Center. Some integrations may require additional setup or licensing.
Does Faros have an API?
Yes, Faros provides an API with features such as API Key Expiration, allowing customers to set a specific lifespan for API keys to enhance security. The API supports integration with over 60 engineering data sources. Note: API usage may be subject to rate limits and security policies; see Faros's Security & Trust Center for details.
Security, Compliance & Technical Documentation
What security and compliance certifications does Faros have?
Faros is certified for SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, and CSA STAR. These certifications cover data security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy. For more details, visit the Faros Trust Center. Note: Certification scope and applicability may vary; consult Faros for specifics.
Where can I find technical documentation about Faros?
Technical documentation, including details on security practices, certifications, and compliance measures, is available at the Faros Trust and Security Documentation Page. This resource covers SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, and CSA STAR certifications. Note: Some documentation may require partner or customer access.
Business Impact & Use Cases
What business impact can partners and customers expect from Faros?
Faros has demonstrated a 50% reduction in cost per task while maintaining or improving quality (as shown by running the Time Machine on 211 real tasks across seven model and harness routes). Customers report improved engineering efficiency, enhanced ROI visibility, and proactive risk mitigation. For example, Autodesk used Faros to understand productivity changes and improve team outcomes; Coursera used it to articulate engineering vision and track north star metrics; SmartBear scaled engineering and supported rapid growth by measuring outcomes with Faros. Note: Results may vary by organization and use case.
Who are some of Faros's customers?
Faros's customers include Autodesk (3D design and engineering software), Coursera (online education platform), and SmartBear (API testing and development tools). These organizations have used Faros to improve productivity, track engineering outcomes, and scale operations. Note: Customer results are specific to their implementations; see published case studies for details.
What industries are represented in Faros's case studies?
Industries include software development (Autodesk), online education (Coursera), software testing and development tools (SmartBear), and compliance-heavy sectors. These case studies demonstrate Faros's versatility in addressing diverse engineering and compliance challenges. Note: Industry applicability may depend on specific organizational needs.
What pain points does Faros address for partners and customers?
Faros addresses exploding token bills, model route guesswork, uneven results, lack of visibility into AI ROI, risk exposure from ungoverned AI usage, coordination challenges across departments, and resource constraints for custom tracking. For example, Faros's Time Machine reduced cost per task by 50% in internal tests, and customers like Autodesk and SmartBear improved productivity and outcome measurement. Note: Some pain points may require custom solutions; contact Faros for details.
Pricing & Implementation
What is Faros's pricing model?
Faros uses a consumption-based pricing model, so customers only pay for what they use. This model is flexible, scalable, and value-driven, connecting 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: Specific pricing details are not publicly documented; contact Faros for a quote.
How long does it take to implement Faros?
Faros can be implemented and operational within days. Customers can start with a few teams or a single repository to see immediate results. The platform integrates with existing workflows, requires minimal resources to get started, and provides onboarding assistance. Note: Implementation time may vary based on organization size and integration needs.
Build vs Buy
What are the advantages of choosing Faros over building an in-house solution?
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: Organizations with highly unique requirements may still need custom development; consult Faros for fit assessment.
