Why This Role Stands Out
As a Senior Forward Deployed Engineer at Clera, you'll directly impact the future of AI in logistics by building innovative solutions and shaping product direction. You'll thrive in this role if you enjoy customer-facing collaboration, full-stack development with Node.js and TypeScript, and have a passion for solving complex operational challenges. Apply now to join an exciting early-stage team and gain invaluable experience in a rapidly growing industry.
Quick Overview
Job Description
About the Role
Join an early-stage engineering team building AI-powered tools for the freight and logistics industry. In this customer-facing role, you will work closely with operations teams to understand complex workflows and turn their needs into reliable production software.
What You'll Do
Partner with logistics teams to understand their workflows and translate requirements into system designs.
Build AI-powered full-stack tools using Node.js and TypeScript.
Integrate with enterprise systems, APIs, event queues, and file transfer systems.
Build reliable data pipelines that handle messy information from multiple sources.
Help shape product direction and technical decisions with the engineering team.
Own work from design through deployment, iterate based on feedback, and travel regularly to customer sites in 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 React or another modern frontend framework as a plus.
Experience designing APIs, integrating external and enterprise systems, and building data pipelines.
Experience building and maintaining backend infrastructure, and working with tools such as Docker, Terraform, GCP, or AWS.
Clear communication skills and experience working directly with customers or end users.
Interest or experience in logistics, supply chain, AI/LLM architectures, or early-stage environments is beneficial.
Willingness to work hybrid from Berlin and travel regularly to customer sites.
Compensation & Benefits
Visa sponsorship is not available.
Location
Hybrid role based in Berlin, Germany, with regular travel to customer sites across Europe and Asia.