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Forward Deployed Engineer

Clera · Berlin

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About the Role This is a forward deployed engineering role at an early-stage AI startup building purpose-built automation for the sea and air freight industry. You will sit between logistics operations teams and the founding engineering team, translating real-world customer workflows into production software. The work is high-stakes, customer-facing, and central to how the product evolves. What You'll Do

  • Partner directly with logistics teams to understand their workflows and translate operational needs into system design.
  • Build fast, AI-powered tools across the full stack using Node.js and TypeScript.
  • Integrate with enterprise ecosystems including ERP, TMS, SFTP, and event queues, and construct reliable data pipelines for messy, real-world data.
  • Shape product direction and technical decisions alongside a small founding team.
  • Travel regularly to key customer accounts across Europe and Asia to maintain close relationships.
  • Write clean, production-ready code and own outcomes end-to-end from design through deployment. What We're Looking For
  • 3 or more years building full-stack applications or backend systems in production environments.
  • Strong proficiency in TypeScript and Node.js; React or another modern frontend framework is a plus.
  • Proven experience designing and integrating with enterprise systems such as ERPs, TMSs, and external APIs.
  • Experience building and maintaining data pipelines handling unstructured or multi-source data.
  • Hands-on experience with cloud infrastructure tools such as Docker, Terraform, GCP, or AWS.
  • Comfort working in high-autonomy, early-stage environments with full ownership of outcomes.
  • Clear, effective communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Willingness and ability to travel regularly to customer sites in Europe and Asia.
  • Familiarity with GenAI or LLM architectures (RAG, evals, orchestration) is a bonus.
  • Background in logistics, supply chain, or operations is a plus but not required. Location Berlin, Germany. Hybrid work arrangement with regular travel to customer sites in Europe and Asia.