Staff Applied AI Engineer at Forward Financing

Department: Technology

Compensation

$180,000 – $240,000/yr

Setup: Remote
Type: Full-time
Level: staff+
Posted: Sep 9, 2026

Description

Forward Financing is hiring a Staff Software Engineer - Applied AI to architect and develop AI-powered systems, tools, and agents using foundational models. The role focuses on backend services, APIs, scalable distributed systems, cloud and container infrastructure, AI service integration, experimentation frameworks, and cross-functional collaboration. It requires a computer science or engineering degree, backend software engineering experience, strong programming skills, and expertise in AI ecosystems and third-party AI services. The position offers an annual targeted salary of $180,000-$240,000 USD, a 12% bonus, and medical, dental, vision, and other benefits; it is remote-first with optional in-person collaboration.

Required Skills

Python
Backend APIs
AWS
Snowflake
Container orchestration
AI APIs
Data pipelines

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline
Required Previous Experiences: Backend software engineering experience with strong programming skills
Experience designing and developing scalable backend systems, APIs, and distributed services
Experience integrating third-party AI services and managing complex dependencies in multi-stack environments
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Ruby or Go
Familiarity with AWS Bedrock, Langchain, vector databases, or similar AI orchestration technologies
Experience with automation, knowledge systems, and backend optimization for AI-driven processes
Understanding of responsible AI, data privacy, and system reliability
Experience building APIs and backend components for real-time or near-real-time AI applications
Translation Company Name: Forward Financing

About Forward Financing

Forward Financing

Forward Financing provides capital to small businesses that may not be able to get it elsewhere or need a convenient, flexible solution personalized to their needs. Its flexible financing solutions include revenue-based financing and business loans, with a variety of terms and funding amounts for any business purpose. For over a decade, the company says it has helped over 100,000 small businesses access $5B+ in capital. Its simple application is followed by a decision within hours, and funds are often transferred the same day.

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