Forward Deployed Engineer

TL;DR

Forward Deployed Engineer (Backend): Build, deploy, and operate production software for enterprise logistics platforms with an accent on API integrations, backend systems, and real-world customer problem solving. Focus on designing core infrastructure, debugging logistics workflows, and collaborating with product and AI teams across APAC.

Location: Remote (Australia / New Zealand), Melbourne (Hybrid)

Company

hirify.global builds digital logistics infrastructure powering delivery for major retailers and tech platforms, leveraging AI-driven logistics to orchestrate millions of deliveries monthly.

What you will do

• Build and deploy production systems used by top enterprise retailers
• Work directly with customers’ engineering, operations, and leadership teams
• Take new products from concept to live deployments
• Design and extend core infrastructure underpinning global delivery orchestration
• Partner with product and AI teams to influence direction across APAC
• Debug real-world logistics workflows across fleets, APIs, and integrations

Requirements

• Location: Must be based in Australia or New Zealand or able to work remotely within these regions
• 4+ years building and shipping production software
• Strong experience with APIs, backend systems, or platform integrations
• Comfortable switching between coding, customer problems, and architecture decisions
• Clear communication skills to work with operators, CTOs, and executives
• Motivated by building software impacting physical world logistics at scale

Culture & Benefits

• Early-stage, well-funded startup with direct impact and career growth
• Quarterly broader team on-sites for bonding
• Competitive compensation and equity opportunities
• Flexible paid time off
• Health, dental, and vision insurance