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We are a global, AI-native consultancy with deep expertise across Financial Services, Energy & Utilities, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Retail & CPG, and Manufacturing - guiding organizations from strategy through build to measurable business outcomes. With 600+ AI experts, 50+ enterprise clients, and five global locations, we work side-by-side with the world's leading AI partners - including Anthropic, Databricks, AWS, OpenAI, and Microsoft - to deliver modern AI with speed, clarity, and lasting impact.\nAs a global company, we offer career opportunities across Europe and the Americas and are looking for talent eager to grow globally with our team. Please indicate in your application if you are available to work abroad and if you hold a European passport.\nAbout the Opportunity\nThe Senior FDE (Forward Deployed Engineer) will work side by side with the client to accelerate enterprise AI adoption. They technically lead an end-to-end workstream with minimal supervision. In short cycles, they will set up Claude for enterprise use and build the skills, plugins, and MCP servers that connect AI to the business areas’ systems and routines.\nThis is a hands-on, consultative position. The person writes, reviews, and ships code while also serving as the client’s technical point of contact. They diagnose problems together with the business areas, translate business needs into solutions, explain trade-offs to non-engineers, and run hands-on workshops that get people using AI in their day-to-day work.\nKey Responsibilities\nAct as the technical point of contact at the client, diagnosing problems with the business areas and translating needs into AI-powered solutions.\nRun hands-on workshops and training sessions with technical and business teams, accelerating adoption of Claude, Claude Code, and Cowork.\nMap use cases with the business areas, prioritize them by impact, and turn the best ones into deployed solutions.\nBuild skills, plugins, and MCPs for the prioritized use cases, together with the Platform Engineer.\nDefine the technical approach for the workstream, coordinate delivery with the team, and flag risks early to project management and the client.\nEnsure the quality and security of deliverables: testing, evals, documentation, and data protection in compliance with LGPD (Brazil’s data protection law).\nPresent results, recommendations, and trade-offs to the client’s technical and business leadership.\nTransfer knowledge so the client can grow autonomously, mentor the project’s engineers, and return reusable assets to Indicium (skills, plugins, workshop materials).\nPreferred Qualifications & Experience\nSolid experience in Python and software engineering, with hands-on production practice\nExperience with LLMs, prompt and context engineering, RAG, and agents with tool calling\nHands-on experience with Claude Code and Cowork, including building skills, plugins, and MCP servers\nExperience running hands-on workshops and training sessions for technical and business audiences\nConsultative work with clients, with the autonomy to diagnose problems, lead conversations, and propose solutions\nClear oral and written communication, explaining technical concepts and trade-offs to non-engineers and leadership\nExperience integrating APIs and enterprise systems in the cloud (AWS, Azure, or GCP)\nKnowledge of security and privacy in AI systems (guardrails, access control, LGPD)\nIntermediate English\nAvailability for a hybrid model, with 2 days per week on-site in São Paulo/SP.\nNice to haves\nExperience configuring enterprise AI platforms, such as Claude Enterprise (SSO, SCIM, governance)\nExperience with Databricks, ServiceNow, Workday, or other enterprise systems\nExperience with AI adoption programs, enablement, or change management in large companies\nConsulting experience, technically leading workstreams at enterprise clients\nExperience with evals and observability for LLM-based systems\nBackground in Retail / Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG)\nDegree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related fields, and AI or cloud certifications (Anthropic, AWS, Azure, Databricks)\nWhy Indicium AI\nWork on AI projects that actually transform the world's largest enterprises\n\nUse cutting-edge AI tools and technologies every single day\n\nCollaborate with global teams on high-impact, real-world solutions\n\nBe backed by a supportive team that's genuinely in your corner\n\nBenefit from serious investment in your learning and career growth\n\nEarn competitive compensation and benefits\n\nEnjoy company events and gatherings that bring the global team together\n\nJoin a fast-growing company where ambitious careers thrive\n\nSelection Process Stages\nInterview with Talent Acquisition\n\nInterview with Technical Management\n\nEvidence Storage\n\nAs part of our commitment to Information Security and in compliance with the requirements of the ISO 27001 standard (item 7.2, clause d), we would like to inform you that in future stages of the selection process, you will be required to provide proof of the skills and qualifications mentioned in your resume (such as diplomas and certificates). This verification is mandatory and essential to ensure compliance with our governance standards prior to hiring.\nSome of the benefits offered by Indicium:\nOur Culture\nModern, transparent, and inclusive management.\n\nDynamic environment, open to innovation and creativity.\n\nData-driven culture.\n\nAutonomy and engagement.\n\nLight and relaxed atmosphere with a focus on challenges.\n\nHigh-growth environment (Fast-paced scaling).\n\nRemote work and flexible hours.\n\nFor Your Professional Development\nStructured career path.\n\nFeedback and growth culture (45/90-day onboarding reviews and semi-annual performance cycles).\n\nMentorship Program for dedicated support during onboarding.\n\nExperienced and collaborative team.\n\nHigh-impact projects.\n\nAgile methodologies and cross-functional teams.\n\nFree weekly English conversation classes.\n\nCertification Program (full financial support and performance rewards).\n\nTutoring opportunities at Indicium Academy.\n\nInternal initiatives such as \"Tech Tracks\" and \"Databloggers.\"\n\nFor Your Health and Wellbeing\nGlobal offices in Florianópolis, São Paulo, New York, Lisbon, and London.\n\nIn-office snacks and beverages.\n\nPoints and rewards program.\n\nPsychological support via \"Programa Oxigênio\" and Zenklub.\n\nBirthday day off.\n\nWeekly happy hours and game nights (both remote and in-person).\n\nWellhub (formerly Gympass).\n\nBradesco Health Insurance.\n\nFlash Card (flexible benefits - 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