Senior Forward Deployed Engineer Data Platform

About Indicium AI

Indicium AI is trusted by the world's leading enterprises to deliver AI into production at scale. 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.

As 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.

About the Opportunity

The Senior Forward Deployed Engineer – Data Platform is responsible for designing and implementing AI-powered data platform solutions directly within the client's environment. This role combines expertise in Google Cloud, data architecture, and Large Language Models (LLMs) to build scalable and production-ready solutions that enable AI-powered self-service analytics.

Working closely with the client's technical teams, the engineer will define reference architectures, build reusable AI components, ensure compliance with governance and security requirements, and provide technical guidance throughout the implementation.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement the integration between Google Gemini and BigQuery, including consumption patterns, prompt engineering, function calling, semantic search over tables, query cost controls, and integration with additional data sources and contexts as required by the client.
• Model and optimize the datasets that will support AI-powered self-service analytics by applying dimensional modeling best practices (Kimball/Data Vault), defining data access layers, and identifying AI-ready tables and views from both technical and performance perspectives.
• Build proof of concepts (PoCs) and reference architecture patterns to be adopted by the client's technical teams, including RAG pipelines over metadata, parameterized queries, reusable integrations, and notebook templates.
• Work closely with the client's governance and security teams to ensure solutions comply with LGPD, banking secrecy requirements, and internal security policies.
• Establish the evaluation framework for the solution, including LLM evals, hallucination tracking, and accuracy metrics to continuously monitor the quality of Gemini-generated responses.
• Provide technical support to the Data Specialist and the client's technical teams through pair programming, code reviews, and technical mentoring.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Solid experience with Google Cloud Platform, particularly BigQuery and Vertex AI.
• Strong proficiency in Python.
• Experience building integrations with Large Language Models (LLMs), including function calling, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and evaluation frameworks.
• Familiarity with production data architecture patterns.
• Strong technical autonomy and the ability to make decisions in client-facing environments.
• Advanced/Fluent English.
• Availability to travel as required (to São Paulo).
• Previous experience working in the fintech industry.

Why Indicium AI

• Work on AI projects that actually transform the world's largest enterprises

• Use cutting-edge AI tools and technologies every single day

• Collaborate with global teams on high-impact, real-world solutions

• Be backed by a supportive team that's genuinely in your corner

• Benefit from serious investment in your learning and career growth

• Earn competitive compensation and benefits

• Enjoy company events and gatherings that bring the global team together

• Join a fast-growing company where ambitious careers thrive

Selection Process Stages

1. Interview with Talent Acquisition

2. Technical Challenge

3. Interview with Technical Management

4. Evidence Storage

As 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. 

Some of the benefits offered by Indicium:

Our Culture

• Modern, transparent, and inclusive management.

• Dynamic environment, open to innovation and creativity.

• Data-driven culture.

• Autonomy and engagement.

• Light and relaxed atmosphere with a focus on challenges.

• High-growth environment (Fast-paced scaling).

• Remote work and flexible hours.

For Your Professional Development

• Structured career path.

• Feedback and growth culture (45/90-day onboarding reviews and semi-annual performance cycles).

• Mentorship Program for dedicated support during onboarding.

• Experienced and collaborative team.

• High-impact projects.

• Agile methodologies and cross-functional teams.

• Free weekly English conversation classes.

• Certification Program (full financial support and performance rewards).

• Tutoring opportunities at Indicium Academy.

• Internal initiatives such as "Tech Tracks" and "Databloggers."

For Your Health and Wellbeing

• Global offices in Florianópolis, São Paulo, New York, Lisbon, and London.

• In-office snacks and beverages.

• Points and rewards program.

• Psychological support via "Programa Oxigênio" and Zenklub.

• Birthday day off.

• Weekly happy hours and game nights (both remote and in-person).

• Wellhub (formerly Gympass).

• Bradesco Health Insurance.

• Flash Card (flexible benefits - total R$ 1,350.00).

• Annual bonus (performance-based).

• Referral Program (R$ 250 per successful hire).

• Extended maternity leave (6 months).