[Remote] Applied AI Engineer at Forward Financing

Ontario, Canada

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Financial Technology, FintechIndustries

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

AIMachine LearningPythonBackend DevelopmentAPI DesignAWSSnowflakeMicroservicesSystem DesignScalabilityData ProcessingFoundational ModelsOpenAIClaudeHugging Face

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this position remote?

Yes, this is a remote position with team members throughout the United States, Dominican Republic, and Canada.

What skills are required for the Applied AI Engineer role?

Required skills include a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, demonstrated experience as a backend software engineer with strong programming skills (Python preferred; Ruby or Go a plus), proven ability to design scalable backend systems, APIs, and distributed services, and strong understanding of cloud infrastructure.

What is the company culture like at Forward Financing?

Forward Financing is recognized as a Best Place to Work by Built In Boston and certified as a Great Place To Work, with a focus on investing in employees, technology, and customer experience for long-term success. The role is in a fast-paced innovation lab environment with an innovation team tasked with experimentation and proof-of-concept solutions.

What is the salary for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What makes a strong candidate for this Applied AI Engineer role?

A strong candidate is an expert generalist with deep technical skills in backend engineering, particularly Python, scalable systems, APIs, cloud infrastructure like AWS, and AI model integration (e.g., OpenAI, Claude). Experience translating business needs into AI solutions and collaborating with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment is key.

Forward Financing

Provides fast funding solutions for small businesses

About Forward Financing

Forward Financing offers fast and flexible funding solutions to small businesses in the United States, focusing on those who may not qualify for traditional bank loans. Their main product is a merchant cash advance, which provides a lump sum of cash in exchange for a percentage of future sales, allowing for quick funding often within 24 hours. Unlike traditional lenders, Forward Financing operates in the alternative lending space, providing a more accessible application process, though at higher fees due to the increased risk. The company's goal is to support small business growth by offering reliable funding while adhering to high ethical standards.

Boston, MassachusettsHeadquarters

2012Year Founded

$365MTotal Funding

DEBTCompany Stage

Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries

201-500Employees