Senior Forward Deployed Engineer

ABOUT THE ROLE Join an early-stage logistics technology team as a Forward Deployed Engineer, working directly with freight and operations customers. You will turn complex workflows into reliable software, connecting customer needs with product and engineering decisions in a mission-critical industry. WHAT YOU'LL DO - Work with logistics teams to understand their workflows and translate operational needs into system designs. - Build and ship full-stack, AI-powered tools using TypeScript and Node.js. - Integrate enterprise systems such as ERP and TMS platforms, APIs, SFTP, and event queues. - Develop dependable data pipelines that handle messy information from multiple sources. - Shape product direction and technical decisions with the engineering team. - Own work from design through deployment, iterating quickly based on customer feedback. - Travel regularly to customer sites across Europe and Asia. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR - At least 3 years of experience building full-stack applications or backend systems in production. - Strong TypeScript and Node.js skills, with experience designing APIs and integrating external systems. - Experience building and maintaining backend infrastructure, data pipelines, and systems that handle real-world data. - Hands-on experience with cloud infrastructure and tools such as Docker, Terraform, GCP, or AWS. - Experience working directly with customers or end users to gather requirements and validate solutions. - Ability to work with autonomy, communicate clearly across technical and non-technical teams, and travel regularly. - React or another modern frontend framework is useful. Experience with LLM architectures, logistics, supply chain, or early-stage teams is also beneficial. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Visa sponsorship is not available. LOCATION Hybrid in Berlin, Germany, with regular travel to customer sites across Europe and Asia.