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# Founding Engineer

- **Company:** Clera
- **Location:** Berlin, Germany
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Software Design Patterns, Python (Programming Language), Node.Js, Software Engineering, TypeScript, Enterprise Software Applications, ReactJS, Large Language Models, Backend, Build Management
- **Published:** May 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://de.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=1abaeb5458a332b1

## About the Role

Do you have experience in TypeScript?, Do you have a Master's degree?, Must-haves:

 * 2+ years of software engineering experience.
 * Full-stack development experience with Node.js, TypeScript, and React; backend development with Python.
 * Hands-on experience with LLM design patterns, vector stores, and model fine-tuning.
 * Proven ability to design, build, and deploy scalable products from MVP to production.
 * Comfortable leading customer conversations and turning feedback into concrete product requirements.
 * Experience in startup or early-stage environments - you're at ease with ambiguity and ownership.

Nice to have:

 * Background in logistics, freight forwarding, or supply chain technology.
 * Experience integrating with enterprise systems (e.g. ERP, TMS, or similar platforms).

## Description

An early-stage AI logistics startup is looking for a Founding Engineer to help shape the product, technology, and company direction from the ground up. This is a high-impact, hands-on role at the intersection of customer engagement and full-stack development - you'll go from understanding customer pain points to shipping scalable, production-ready AI-powered solutions.

The company builds purpose-built AI agents for freight forwarders operating in ocean and air transport, helping operators automate workflows, improve productivity, and deliver consistent service quality at scale. The team is small, experienced, and backed by operators and technologists with deep roots in freight forwarding and enterprise software., * Lead customer conversations, gather insights, and translate them directly into product features and tech strategy.

 * Design and build full-stack applications across the entire stack - from React frontends to Python and Node.js backends.
 * Push the AI capabilities of the product forward, working with LLMs, vector stores, and model fine-tuning.
 * Take the product from demo-mode to robust, scalable, production-grade solutions.
 * Help define the technical architecture and company direction as an early team member.


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