Job Description
We are looking for a Technical Forward Deployed Engineer who will be responsible for the hands-on development, engineering, and delivery of AI solutions and Proofs of Concept (POCs) based on client requirements.

This is the more technically focused of the two Forward Deployed Engineer profiles.

The ideal candidate is a strong AI/software engineer who can take a business problem or solution concept and actually build the working solution.

They should be comfortable working in Python, leveraging modern AI development tools, and building within Azure, AWS, and/or GCP environments.

Roles/Responsibilities:
- Design and build AI solutions and Proofs of Concept based on client requirements and use cases
- Translate solution requirements into functional, working AI applications
- Partner with Functional Forward Deployed Engineers to understand client requirements and determine technical approaches
- Develop, test, iterate, and refine AI POCs
- Build hands-on solutions using Python and modern AI development frameworks and tooling
- Use modern AI-assisted development tools to accelerate solution development
- Troubleshoot technical issues throughout solution development and POC delivery
Skills and Requirements
- Robust hands-on Python development experience
- Hands-on experience building AI/GenAI applications or solutions
- Proven ability to take an AI use case from concept through working solution or POC




- Strong software engineering/development background
- Hands-on experience with major hyperscalers:
- Azure
- AWS
- GCP
- Experience with modern AI and development tools:
- Cursor
- Git

Hub
- Git

Hub Copilot
- Claude Code
- Strong problem-solving and technical troubleshooting capabilities
- Ability to work closely with client-facing resources and translate requirements into technical solutions
- Experience building AI Proofs of Concept for enterprise clients
- Experience rapidly prototyping AI solutions
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day.

We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters.

Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].

📌 Technical Forward Deployed Engineer (Toronto)
🏢 Insight Global
📍 Toronto