About the job
About Indicium AI
Indicium AI, a trailblazer in AI engineering, proudly stands as Anthropic’s first European launch partner. We are globally recognized as one of the few trusted organizations authorized to deploy Claude at an enterprise scale. As one of the inaugural four OpenAI partners in the UK, our partnership has garnered investments from Databricks Ventures, which also holds a seat on our board. Our engineers work with cutting-edge AI tools, access exclusive technical previews, and collaborate with partner technical teams that the broader market cannot.
We specialize in implementing production-ready AI systems in the world's most complex sectors, including Financial Services, Energy, and Healthcare. Our mission is to empower our clients by transforming AI into a true competitive advantage, not merely through presentations but through real-world deployment.
Role Overview
We are seeking a talented Director of Forward Deployed AI Engineering to spearhead our U. S. practice. In this pivotal technical leadership position, you will collaborate closely with our global team while establishing and expanding our U. S. operations. Your primary responsibility will be to lead strategic client engagements and deliver production AI systems that address significant business challenges.
You will play a crucial role in shaping our market presence, overseeing the quality of engagements, creating scalable patterns and playbooks, and ensuring technical excellence across all initiatives. This includes hands-on involvement in enterprise delivery, architecting solutions for complex projects, fostering team expertise, and collaborating with Sales to enhance our project pipeline. As a player-coach, your influence will stem from the talent you recruit, the standards you uphold, and the culture you cultivate, while remaining actively involved in technical reviews and troubleshooting when necessary.
Engaging directly with clients at the executive level, collaborating with Anthropic teams, and working alongside Indicium AI leadership, you will define the trajectory of our AI engineering practice. The most effective leaders in this role not only manage teams but also set the benchmark for excellence and build organizations capable of delivering consistently high-quality results.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, recruit, and mentor a high-performing team of Forward Deployed AI Engineers, establishing a rigorous standard for technical expertise, client relations, and delivery excellence.
- Oversee the technical and operational standards for AI engineering projects, including reviewing statements of work (SOWs), architecting complex deployments, and ensuring your team delivers production-grade solutions.
- Create playbooks and scalable methodologies that translate isolated successes into repeatable, widespread achievements.
