> AI agents: this is one page of Nextmove’s FDE site, in Markdown. Nextmove is a job board and free career service for forward deployed engineers (FDEs). Each posting is classified from its text, not its title: the kind of work, how much of it is production code, pre-sales weight, time at customer sites, travel, remote arrangement, level and posted base pay. The site also publishes the aggregates: median pay by level, metro, company and kind of work, and which companies started hiring FDEs each week. Every page under https://nextmove.md/fde is served this way; the index of pages is https://nextmove.md/llms.txt. # Forward Deployed Software Engineer Canonical URL: https://nextmove.md/fde/jobs/9b4c5fad7de80c5a Indicium AI posts a FDE role to build what the customer runs in New York, NY, at $180,000–$240,000 base, below the staff+ FDE median of $225,000 across 388 postings with pay. Lead AI-native transformation by auditing workflows and designing target architectures with Anthropic models, Claude Code, MCP servers, and CI/CD pipelines. Read from the employer’s posting on November 8, 2026. - [Indicium AI](https://nextmove.md/fde/companies/indicium-ai) Posted Jul 27, 2026 by Indicium AI · open on Greenhouse as of Nov 8, 2026 **$180,000–$240,000** New York, NY Hybrid Full-time Lead AI-native transformation by auditing workflows and designing target architectures with Anthropic models, Claude Code, MCP servers, and CI/CD pipelines. - [See roles that fit me](https://nextmove.md/sign-up?from=%2Ffde%2Fjobs%2F9b4c5fad7de80c5a&placement=top) - [View posting at Indicium AI](https://job-boards.eu.greenhouse.io/indiciumai/jobs/4938566101) Free. Upload your resume once, see why each FDE role fits, and get introduced only when you say so. ## At a glance ### Posted base pay $180K–$240K Below the median Midpoint $210K · median $225K This job $180K to $240K. Staff+ FDE postings, 388 postings: the middle 50% of posted pay is $197K to $262K, median $225K. ### The work Builds what the customer runs Balance **Mostly building** Project stages 1. Pre-sales 2. Proof of concept (not covered) 3. Implementation 4. Operations (not covered) - **Coding**: Writes production code - **Builds for**: External customers - **Level**: Staff+ - **Role**: Technical lead ### Do you meet what the posting states? The posting reads as a staff-level role. What level are you at now? The job is in New York, NY. Could you work there? Which of these have you used in production? Answer each one. Nothing is saved or sent. [What postings ask for, by background →](https://nextmove.md/fde/paths) ## Conditions - **Location**: New York, NY - **Work arrangement**: Hybrid - **Remote work restrictions**: Flexible remote work during build-focused and off-client periods; based in New York. - **Employment type**: Full-time - **Pay**: ## More like this [Distyl AI](https://nextmove.md/fde/companies/distyl-ai) ### [Infrastructure Engineer, Customer Delivery](https://nextmove.md/fde/jobs/520c15eff228e659) San Francisco, CA · New York, NY Hybrid 3w ago $200,000–$250,000 [Luminai](https://nextmove.md/fde/companies/luminai) ### [Forward Deployed Engineer, Team Lead](https://nextmove.md/fde/jobs/f54c517d3cf04a24) San Francisco, CA · New York, NY Hybrid 2mo ago $190,000–$270,000 [Gen Digital Inc.](https://nextmove.md/fde/companies/gen-digital-inc) ### [Lead, Forward Deployed Engineer](https://nextmove.md/fde/jobs/f9937e8447c5955b) New York, NY Hybrid 2w ago $200,000–$240,000 - [Other jobs at Indicium AI (2)](https://nextmove.md/fde/companies/indicium-ai) ## The job description from Indicium AI Posted by Indicium AI on Jul 27, 2026 ### Forward Deployed Software Engineer — US / NYC ### About Indicium AI Indicium AI was Anthropic’s first European launch partner, a Preferred Anthropic Partner, and sits among a handful of organizations globally trusted to deploy Claude at an enterprise scale. Named the 2026 Databricks Consulting Partner of the Year and backed by Databricks Ventures, we build and deploy production AI systems for complex enterprises, making AI a genuine competitive advantage. ### The Role AI is overhauling how software gets built. As a Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE), you are the technical and commercial anchor for our expansion into the US market. Based in New York, you will help establish Indicium AI's presence in the US by embedding directly within tier-one client engineering organizations to transform their developer experience, modernize SDLC workflows, and co-engineer production systems. Flexible remote work is supported during build-focused and off-client periods. This is a player-coach role requiring hands-on engineering mastery, executive credibility with CTOs and VPs of Engineering, and the commercial instinct to turn initial delivery wins into expanded US accounts. While you lead client engagements, you are never on an island: you are backed by specialized delivery pods, direct leadership access, and deep technical integration with Anthropic field teams. ### What You Will Do - **Lead AI-Native Transformation:** Audit enterprise workflows and design target architectures leveraging Anthropic models, Claude Code, custom MCP servers, agentic tooling, and automated CI/CD pipelines. - **Co-Engineer in Production:** Embed alongside client teams and Anthropic technical teams to refactor codebases and roll out AI-augmented practices directly in live pipelines. - **Establish & Scale US Accounts:** Serve as the trusted technical partner for US executive stakeholders, driving local market growth by using successful delivery to spot new high-value enterprise problems. - **Scale Practice Playbooks:** Codify patterns, tools, and best practices from US engagements to expand Indicium AI's global playbook and mentor client champion developers. ### What We Are Looking For - **Proven Scope of Ownership:** Track record of independently owning complex technical delivery and influencing executive stakeholders (CTOs, VPs of Engineering). - **Hands-On Production Depth:** Strong background shipping production systems in Python, TypeScript, or Java across modern cloud stacks (AWS, Azure, GCP). - **AI-Native Fluent:** Active daily user of tools like Claude Code, Copilot, or agentic frameworks. - **Commercial Mindset:** Ability to identify high-value enterprise problems, establish trusted client relationships, and help drive US market expansion. - **Accelerators:** Domain depth in Financial Services, Energy, or Healthcare; hands-on MCP server development; or prior experience in DevEx / FDE roles. ### Why Indicium AI - **Deep Anthropic Partnership:** Work at the bleeding edge as a Preferred Anthropic Partner, with direct access to partner teams, official training, and early access to unreleased capabilities. - **High Autonomy Culture:** Sharp, high-agency teams with no middle-management layers or corporate theater. - **Frontier-Level L&D:** Generous learning budget, dedicated research time, and unencumbered access to state-of-the-art AI tools. - **Top-Tier Benefits:** Competitive pay with performance bonuses, comprehensive health coverage, generous PTO, flexible holidays, parental leave, and a paid company shutdown the last week of December. *The anticipated base salary range for this role is $180,000 - $240,000. In addition to base pay, this position may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. An individual's final salary offer will be determined based on a variety of factors, including geographic location, experience, specialized skills, and qualifications. This compensation range is subject to updates or modifications at the company’s discretion* [View posting at Indicium AI](https://job-boards.eu.greenhouse.io/indiciumai/jobs/4938566101) ## About Indicium AI Global AI-native consultancy helping large enterprises turn data and AI strategy into governed, production systems and measurable business outcomes. 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