Founding Engineer - Stealth Mode FreightX

Founding Backend Engineer

Be the Technical Backbone of FreightX’s Revolution (A stealth mode - T3RA Logistics Spinoff company)

The Role

As our Founding Backend Engineer, you’ll architect scalable systems that power our AI-driven platform, enabling 10x efficiency in freight management. From carrier selection to claims processing, you’ll build automation that transforms a 100-person job into a lean, 10-person operation. With significant equity and a clear path to leadership, this is your chance to own the tech stack, grow a world-class team, and redefine logistics.

Key Responsibilities

Design and build backend systems using Node.js, Python, and React to integrate AI workflows for end-to-end freight automation.

Develop agentic AI pipelines with tools like n8n, Langchain / LangGraph, CrewAI to automate carrier matching, scheduling, tracking, PODs, lumper / detention approvals, invoicing, and claims.

Own DevOps (CI / CD, AWS / GCP / Azure, Docker / Kubernetes, monitoring) to ensure reliable, scalable systems with >

98% on-time performance.

Innovate on AI features like predictive analytics and anomaly detection to minimize manual oversight.

Collaborate on full-stack features, ensuring seamless frontend-backend-AI integration.

Recruit and mentor a high-performing engineering team, fostering a culture of innovation.

Tackle ambiguous challenges, rapidly prototyping and deploying solutions.

Shape strategic tech decisions to align with emerging AI trends and logistics needs.

Requirements

4-5 years of backend engineering experience, with 1+ year in agentic AI (e.g., autonomous agents, workflow orchestration).

Expertise in Node.js, Python, React, n8n, and DevOps tools (Terraform, Jenkins, Prometheus).

Proven ability to thrive independently in fast-paced, startup environments.

Leadership DNA : Passionate about mentoring and building teams.

Enthusiasm for AI-driven logistics and a “figure it out at all costs” mindset.

Bachelor’s / master's in computer science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.

What We Offer

Vested Equity : Significant ownership in a high-potential stealth startup.

Leadership Growth : Fast-track to leading our engineering org as we scale.

Autonomy & Impact : Own the tech stack in a flat, collaborative team.

Competitive Package : Attractive salary, benefits, and remote flexibility.

Thrilling Culture : Join an elite, passionate team solving a trillion-dollar problem.

Ready to Shape the Future of Freight? If you’re fired up to build game-changing tech and lead the logistics revolution, we want you. Send your resume and a quick note on why you’re FreightX material to hi@freightx.ai. Let’s make history together!