About the job
About Flexport
Flexport works to simplify international trade, aiming to make it more accessible and efficient for businesses worldwide. Each year, the company helps move over $19 billion in goods across 112 countries. Backed by leading investors, Flexport uses technology and a skilled team to address challenges in global supply chains, impacting business operations, society, and the environment.
Role Overview: Staff Software Engineer – Applied AI
Flexport’s Applied AI team is building AI agents that anticipate issues, optimize shipment routes, and keep goods moving efficiently. These systems are designed to automate logistics while involving experts at key decision points. Early results show strong promise, and the team is focused on creating supply chains that run with greater autonomy. This position is for those who want to shape the future of global logistics through technology.
This role goes beyond standard engineering work. The Staff Software Engineer will identify high-impact problems, design creative solutions, and implement them for freight operators working across 112 countries.
What You Will Do
- Develop and launch end-to-end AI agents that handle real-world logistics tasks, including customs compliance, document processing, and exception management.
- Work closely with teams across the company to understand challenges, align stakeholders, and drive solutions independently.
- Move quickly from idea to production, treating each deployment as a learning opportunity.
- Engage with operators, subject matter experts, and leadership to turn complex, ambiguous problems into practical solutions.
Location
Amsterdam, Netherlands

