FourKites, Inc.
FourKites, Inc.
FourKites, Inc. develops a global supply chain visibility platform that helps organizations monitor and coordinate logistics in real time. Its applications bring together data across transportation, inventory, and yard operations, giving teams a clearer view of shipments and supply chain activity across multiple modes of transport. The company serves more than 1,500 major brands, including businesses in logistics, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and manufacturing, and connects with enterprise systems to support more efficient operations, cost control, and customer service.

Senior AI Engineer — Python and Agentic Systems (Remote, US)

Build Python-based AI agents, backend services, and integrations for FourKites’ real-time supply chain visibility platform. Develop automation and logistics solutions for customers worldwide.

Description

  • Design, productionize, and improve AI agents and workflows for support automation, voice, and onboarding
  • Build, test, and maintain backend applications with Python and Java or Go
  • Produce clean, efficient, documented code throughout development, QA, and release
  • Create data models and database schemas
  • Partner with frontend engineers to connect backend services to the user interface
  • Conduct code reviews and uphold engineering quality standards
  • Investigate and resolve application issues, including production AI-agent workflow failures
  • Partner with DevOps to deploy and operate production applications on Kubernetes
  • Track developments in AI, agentic systems, and related industry technologies
  • Develop data integrations across shipper and carrier ecosystems
  • Work with US-based colleagues and customers to shape logistics products

Requirements

  • At least five years of experience in backend or software development
  • Practical experience with AI or agentic systems
  • Mandatory proficiency in Python
  • Proficiency in Java or Go
  • At least two years of hands-on experience with LangGraph or a comparable agentic framework
  • Strong command of object-oriented programming principles
  • Experience with MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB
  • Familiarity with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and React
  • Solid knowledge of REST APIs and microservices architecture
  • Working knowledge of Kubernetes
  • Experience across the full Agile software development lifecycle, including development, QA, and release
  • Strong Git skills, including branches, submodules, and rebasing
  • Experience with Agile tools such as JIRA and Confluence
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience with AWS or another cloud platform is advantageous

Benefits

  • Stock options
  • Bonus and incentive compensation
  • Five global recharge days
  • Generous paid time off
  • Standard company holidays
  • Paid parental leave for every parent
  • Annual wellness stipend
  • Volunteer days
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage from the first day of employment
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
  • Employer-paid life insurance and short-term disability coverage
  • Family-planning support and inclusive well-being resources
  • Technology reimbursement
  • Commuter benefits for employees working in the Chicago office
  • Continuing learning and development opportunities
  • Collaborative workplace culture
  • Dedicated workday time for learning and celebrating diversity

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