Forward Deployed Engineer
Core
Build and integrate AI-driven automation, agents, and workflows for logistics operations (brokerage, dock scheduling, shipper platforms) to solve real-world edge cases for shippers, brokers, warehouses, and carriers.
Role type
Forward Deployed Engineer (AI/ML integration & automation)
Builds
Production AI agents, automated workflows, and system integrations for freight logistics
Domain
Logistics / Supply Chain / AI Automation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Python, TypeScript, API design, AI agent integration, system integration (TMS/WMS/ERP), prompt engineering, voice/transcription model tuning, rapid prototyping, stakeholder communication
Preferred skills
Voice/transcription systems, freight/transportation domain knowledge, startup environment experience, agent orchestration frameworks
Technologies
Python, TypeScript, TMS, WMS, ERP, LLM-based systems
Responsibilities
Shadow client teams to identify operational pain points; Design and scope automation solutions; Build integrations with enterprise systems; Prototype and ship working automation; Tune AI behavior and voice models based on production data; Resolve security/compliance requirements; Feed learnings back to platform teams
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC