Forward Deployed Engineer Supply Chain Solutions Flexport
Overview
Flexport seeks a Forward Deployed Engineer to lead supply chain technology initiatives at the intersection of full-stack engineering and client operations. This role drives agentic AI systems and data pipelines while embedding directly with enterprise clients. The ideal candidate thrives in ambiguous environments and owns end-to-end delivery from discovery to production.
What You'll Do9
- 1Travel to client sites to map end-to-end supply chain processes and audit legacy systems
- 2Design and build production solutions spanning applications APIs data pipelines and workflow automations
- 3Create production-grade AI applications and agentic LLM workflows for logistics optimization
- 4Apply optimization algorithms to routing mode selection and inventory positioning challenges
- 5Lead 90-day sprint lifecycles delivering solutions from architecture to live production
- 6Partner with product teams to productize field-tested client builds into reusable platform capabilities
- 7Validate code alongside frontline logistics teams at ports and client sites
- 8Communicate technical trade-offs to C-suite executives and technical leaders
- 9Develop data models and API integrations for complex enterprise architectures
Requirements8
- 1BA/BS degree or equivalent experience in CS Software Engineering OR Operations Research
- 24+ years full-stack production engineering with Python TypeScript/React SQL and REST/GraphQL
- 3Hands-on AI experience building LLM orchestrations agentic workflows or optimization solvers
- 4Strong data architecture skills for ETL pipelines and event-driven systems
- 5Customer-facing drive with willingness to travel up to 50% of time
- 6Domain expertise in global supply chain or trade finance preferred
- 7Background in Operations Research linear programming and network optimization
- 8Prior experience as FDE Solutions Architect or technical consultant in fast-paced settings
Salary Insight
$183 - $230k per year
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