AI-Powered Forward Deployed Engineer for Logistics

Join a leading European organisation driving the future of global logistics automation. We are currently seeking an exceptional Forward Deployed Engineer to work directly with our customers, transforming operational workflows into innovative AI-powered solutions. This is a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of industry-changing technology, in a rapidly growing company backed by top-tier investors.

The Role

• Collaborate with logistics teams, understand their workflows, and convert complex challenges into clear system designs
• Develop fast, reliable AI-powered tools using Node.js and TypeScript
• Integrate with enterprise ecosystems such as ERP, TMS, SFTP, and event queues to build robust data pipelines
• Contribute to shaping product development and technical strategy alongside the founding team
• Travel to key customer accounts across Europe and Asia as part of the deployment process

What You’ll Do

• Act as the bridge between customer pain points and product solutions
• Build scalable backend systems and tooling to handle messy, real-world data
• Design and implement integrations with enterprise systems and manage pipelines for operational data
• Support product decisions with technical insights
• Travel to client sites in Europe and Asia to deliver hands-on deployment and support

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in early-stage environments, taking full ownership of outcomes
• Strong coding skills in TypeScript and Node.js; React experience is a plus
• Experience with APIs, external system integrations, and enterprise data management
• Ability to design scalable backend infrastructure and familiarity with cloud platforms (Docker, Terraform, GCP or AWS)
• Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences
• Willingness to travel and engage directly with customers

Nice to Have

• Experience with GenAI/LLM architectures such as Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), evaluation, and orchestration

Package

• Salary: €130,000 per annum
• Location: Berlin preferred, hybrid setup possible
• Work style: Permanent, 40 hours per week
• Benefits: Early equity, direct customer exposure, high autonomy, stimulating mission to revolutionise global trade
• Additional Perks: Annual offsite events (e.g., last year’s four-week trip to San Francisco)