Forward Deployed AI Engineer

Forward Deployed AI Engineer - Addy AI

Summary
: Build AI Agents in production with a world-class AI team at a fast-growing, VC-backed AI startup, while collaborating with customers to shape the future of lending.

• Location: Michigan, USA (Relocation expenses covered)
• Job Type: Full-time
• Experience: 3+ years in production-level engineering

About the Role

Are you an engineer who thrives on ownership and velocity? Do you want to work closely with real customers, shaping and deploying AI to redefine an entire industry?

We're hiring a
Forward Deployed AI Engineer
to join our core team at
Addy AI
. You won't just write code. You'll deliver complete, user-facing features, solve high-impact problems for lenders and borrowers, and collaborate directly with a world-class AI team to build a game-changing company.

This is a fast-paced, high-commitment role. Expect long hours, intense focus, and a high level of autonomy. In return, you’ll help shape the future of one of the most important financial industries in the world and gain recognition as a leader in applied AI.

Who We Are

Addy AI
is reinventing mortgage lending with AI. Our platform helps lenders close loans 90% faster by automating borrower communication, document processing, and loan underwriting.

We are already helping customers process hundreds of millions of dollars in loan volume. Our team includes world-class AI engineers from leading AI and fintech companies, and we’re backed by believers who want to see lending rebuilt with intelligence and speed.

Why This Role is Different

- Deployed AI in Action:
You’ll ship software that real people use daily. Fast iteration and real-world impact come standard.
- Competitive Equity:
You will own a piece of a promising AI startup, with huge upside in event of success.
- End-to-End Ownership:
You’ll own features across the stack and the deployment cycle.
- Startup Energy:
Fast execution and clarity over perfection. You’ll ship, learn, and ship again.
- Meaningful Mission:
Lending is inefficient and outdated. We’re solving it with better automation and smarter workflows.
- Career Upside:
Your work will be central to a breakout AI product. You’ll gain deep industry expertise and recognition for building at the frontier.
- In-Person First Culture:
We embrace an in-person culture, working together as a team to build a transformational company.

About You

- Experienced AI Engineer:
You have at least 3 years of experience building customer-facing products in production environments.
- AI-Native:
You’ve worked with or are eager to work with LLMs, vector databases, and agent workflows. Bonus if you’ve fine-tuned models or built custom AI agents.
- Full Stack Proficiency:
Comfortable across backend and frontend, from API development to UI delivery.
- Action-Oriented:
You care about outcomes. You move fast, learn quickly, and build practical solutions.
- Builder Mentality:
You like solving messy problems, exploring edge cases, and shipping value fast.
- Clear Communicator:
You’re proficient in English and can write and speak clearly. Engage with customers to build what they need.

Our Tech Stack

- Frontend:
Next.js, TypeScript
- Backend:
Node.js, Python (Flask)
- Cloud & Infra:
GCP, Azure, Firebase, Docker, GitHub Actions
- AI & ML:
Azure Deployments, Custom Models, OpenAI API, Gemini, Vector Databases, custom agent orchestration, fine-tuning of models, Evals.
- Workflow:
Jira, Slack, Scrum

Benefits

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• Paid time off
• Life insurance
• Relocation assistance

Perks

• Gym membership
• Home office stipend
• Career development
• Learning stipend