Senior Forward Deployed Engineer
project44USA6d ago
Engineeringremotecurated-jd
Job description
Senior Forward Deployed Engineer at project44.
About the role
Join the p44LSP.ai division to build AI-native solutions for logistics service providers. You will work directly with high-value clients to integrate autonomous agents into their existing operations, turning field insights into product reality.
Key facts
What you'll do
- Manage end-to-end integrations for LSP accounts by configuring webhooks and pipelines for TMS, WMS, and ERP systems.
- Create unified data signals to enable interoperability across business platforms.
- Adjust agent logic and interfaces to support freight procurement, load tendering, and exception handling workflows.
- Troubleshoot agent performance by tracing data points, prompts, and tool execution.
- Develop event-driven pipelines using Kafka or PubSub to handle millions of daily logistics events.
- Act as the primary technical contact to influence the product roadmap based on real-world field observations.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in software engineering, solutions engineering, or technical implementation.
- Expertise in API-first architecture and bi-directional webhook setups.
- Proficiency with stream processing and event-driven systems like Kafka or PubSub.
- Hands-on background integrating with TMS, WMS, or ERP software.
- Proven ability to debug distributed, agent-based workflows.
- Deep logistics domain knowledge including carrier management, load tendering, and freight procurement.
Nice to have
- Experience building agentic AI systems involving prompt engineering, stateful agents, and tool invocation.
- Prior background in field or forward-deployed engineering.
- Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
Skills & tools
- API design
- Webhooks
- Kafka
- PubSub
- TMS/WMS/ERP integration
- Agentic AI
- Docker
- Kubernetes
Practical notes
- Candidates must possess authorization to work in the US without requiring current or future visa sponsorship.
- Compensation includes a comprehensive benefits package with health, dental, vision, and retirement plans.
- For hiring accommodations, contact recruiting@project44.com.