Forward Deployed Engineer

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.