LATAM/Brazil Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE)
Location: Remote
About The Role
We are seeking experienced Senior Forward Deployed Engineers (FDEs) who operate at the intersection of business transformation, artificial intelligence, and enterprise technology. This is not a traditional software engineering role. As a true FDE, you will sit with the business to understand functional requirements and create prototype AI solutions. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable discussing business strategy with executive stakeholders and building AI-powered solutions.
Position Overview
Forward Deployed Engineers embed directly with business stakeholders to understand operational challenges and strategic objectives. This role requires individuals who thrive in ambiguity and focus on business outcomes. You will lead engagements from problem definition through architecture, development, and deployment, delivering proofs of concept in 90 days or less before handing them to an engineering team to scale. You will work in highly iterative environments, building prototypes and validating them directly with users.
Responsibilities
- Partner directly with business leaders, operational stakeholders, and executives to identify opportunities for transformation.
- Translate complex business problems into actionable technical requirements.
- Act as a trusted advisor to executive stakeholders and functional leaders.
- Architect and deliver AI-first solutions, such as LLM-powered applications, AI agents, and RAG solutions, in rapid development cycles.
- Build proof-of-concepts, prototypes, and production-ready applications.
- Design and integrate APIs, enterprise systems, and third-party platforms.
Requirements
Experience
- 12+ years of combined business, industry, and technology experience.
- Experience working directly within business operations, not solely as a technology provider.
- A history of defining transformation initiatives and driving measurable business outcomes.
- Executive-facing experience with senior business stakeholders.
- Startup experience or mindset, with comfort in resource-constrained, fast-moving environments.
Business Domain Expertise
- Functional expertise in at least one of the following domains: Finance / Banking, Supply Chain / Logistics, Manufacturing / Operations, or Commodities / Trading.
Technical Skills
- Hands-on experience with AI models such as OpenAI, Claude, or Gemini.
- Experience designing RAG architectures and AI agents using frameworks like LangChain, CrewAI, or AutoGen.
- Strong proficiency in Python is required.
- Proficiency in at least one major cloud platform, with Azure preferred.
- Knowledge of SQL, NoSQL, data modeling, and ETL/ELT pipeline design.
- Familiarity with enterprise platforms such as SAP or Salesforce.
Desired Characteristics
- A genuine curiosity that drives self-directed learning and experimentation.
- The ability to make sound decisions with incomplete information and adapt to change.
- A relentless problem-solving orientation and the ability to go deep on hard problems.
- The ability to communicate fluently between technical and executive audiences.
- An ownership mentality, driving initiatives with a high bar for quality.
Benefits
Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including:
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans.
- Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP).
- 401K program with company match after 12 months of tenure.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) on the HDHP plan.
- SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions.
- Corporate discount savings program and other discounts.
- On-demand training program, access to certification prep, and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars after 6+ months of tenure.
- Certification discounts and perks for associations including CompTIA and IIBA.
- Dedicated customer service team for benefits and resources, and a certified Career Coach.