Platform Engineer @ FIH (Hybrid – US Pacific Hours)

Company Description

FIH Consultancy is hiring on behalf of an FIH Partner – a high-growth technology company that is redefining the logistics space through cutting-edge AI and automation. This FIH Partner is building advanced AI Agents that power end-to-end automation and optimization for global supply chains. Backed by world-class investors, the company has already demonstrated exceptional growth and product-market fit — and they’re just getting started.

Role Overview

We are hiring Platform Engineers to join the founding engineering team. This is a unique opportunity to build the infrastructure backbone for AI agents that will operate across millions of transactions in the global logistics ecosystem. The ideal candidate is backend-leaning, experienced in building scalable infrastructure, and thrives in fast-paced startup environments.
This is a hybrid role with working hours aligned to the US Pacific timezone.

Key Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain core infrastructure supporting real-time AI agent operations
  • Design and implement scalable data pipelines and backend systems that grow with user demands
  • Collaborate closely with product and engineering leadership on technical architecture and system design
  • Integrate with AI/LLM frameworks and manage infrastructure supporting large-scale inference
  • Shape foundational engineering practices as one of the earliest platform hires
  • Lead and execute end-to-end platform projects focused on scalability, performance, and stability

Why This Role Is Unique

  • Join at a foundational stage with significant influence on engineering direction
  • Work directly with a high-caliber technical leadership team from leading tech companies
  • Help build infrastructure supporting AI-first products in a trillion-dollar industry
  • Fast-track your learning curve alongside an elite team

Tech Stack

  • Backend: Node.js, TypeScript, Encore
  • Frontend: React + TypeScript (Vercel)
  • Database: PostgreSQL
  • LLM & AI: OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Browserbase
  • DevOps: GCP, managed via Encore

Preferred Experience

  • Strong backend experience in building scalable infrastructure from 0 to production
  • Experience working with enterprise data, APIs, and distributed systems
  • Ability to build and manage modern data pipelines
  • Comfortable navigating both new and legacy systems
  • Familiarity with tools like Node.js, TypeScript, GraphQL is a bonus
  • Passion for AI-driven systems, logistics, and fast-moving product environments
  • Prior experience working with early-stage startups or high-growth product teams
  • Comfortable collaborating in person (hybrid, not fully remote)

Additional Notes

  • This role is hybrid, with availability during US Pacific working hours required
  • Office location and attendance expectations will be shared during the interview process
  • Long-term opportunity to grow into a foundational leadership or architecture-focused role