Forward Deployed Engineer

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Role Title: Forward Deployed Engineer

Location: San Francisco, CA

Company Stage of Funding: Series A

Office Type: Onsite (4-5 Days/Week)

Salary: $120K - $180K + Competitive Benefits

Company Description

Our client is a fast-growing, venture-backed AI startup (Series A, backed by top-tier investors including a16z and YC) transforming the logistics industry through automation and AI-driven communication tools. The company is building a next-generation platform that allows enterprises to deploy AI "workers" that handle communication across calls, emails, and messaging - helping some of the world's largest logistics companies streamline freight booking, tracking, and payments.

With a strong revenue trajectory (double-digit ARR growth) and a dynamic founding team from top engineering backgrounds, this is an opportunity to join a high-impact, high-growth startup that's redefining how logistics operates in the AI era.

What You Will Do

As a Forward Deployed Engineer, you'll be the bridge between customers and technology - working directly with enterprise clients to design, build, and deploy customized AI automation solutions. You'll collaborate with internal teams to translate customer challenges into technical solutions that scale.

You will:

Partner closely with enterprise clients to integrate AI communication tools into their operations.

Build and iterate on full-stack features (Python, React, TypeScript, Node.js).

Develop and deploy scalable APIs and data integrations across third-party logistics systems.

Work hands-on with AI/ML applications, including voice-to-text and conversational agents.

Rapidly prototype and launch new product features or customer-specific MVPs.

Collaborate cross-functionally with product, engineering, and customer success teams. This is a fast-paced, customer-facing engineering role where you'll see your code directly impacting mission-critical logistics operations.

Ideal Candidate Background

2-6 years of professional software engineering experience, ideally with customer-facing or forward-deployed exposure.

Solid foundation in Python (primary backend language).

Proficiency across the full stack - React, TypeScript, Node.js preferred.

Experience building AI/ML-powered applications or working with large language models.

Strong problem-solving and communication skills - able to navigate complex enterprise environments.

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (CS degree from a top university preferred). Preferred Qualifications

Experience in logistics tech, supply chain, or enterprise SaaS environments.

Early-stage startup experience (or experience operating with high autonomy).

Exposure to AI communication, voice-to-text, or LLM-based tools.

Demonstrated initiative through side projects or open-source contributions. Compensation, Benefits, and Other Details

Salary: $120K - $180K base, depending on experience.

Equity: Competitive early-stage equity package.

Benefits: Comprehensive health coverage, PTO, and 401(k).

Office: Onsite in San Francisco (4-5 days per week).

Hiring Count: Actively hiring 8-10 engineers for this team due to rapid growth.

Visa Sponsorship: Not available at this time. Why This Opportunity Is Exciting

Massive Industry Impact: Transform a $9T logistics sector that remains under-digitized.

Elite Backing: Supported by top venture investors including a16z and Y Combinator.

Career Growth: Join early and help shape the direction of a high-velocity Series A company.

Cutting-Edge Tech Stack: Work with modern frameworks (Python, React, TypeScript, Node.js) and deploy AI into real-world enterprise environments.

Tangible Results: Directly see your work improving how global logistics companies communicate and operate.