Lead the Brazil-based R&D and software engineering operation, aligning teams, priorities, capacity, and delivery commitments. Establish operating routines, governance, documentation, and knowledge sharing while driving AI adoption and productivity improvements. Develop engineering leaders, manage performance and succession, oversee budgets and vendors, and represent the local operation in global forums. The role requires technical depth, fluent English, agile delivery experience, and onsite work in Florianopolis with potential relocation.