Job Title: Senior Product Engineer

Company Name: Desteia

Job Details: RemoteFull,Time

Job Url: https://hiring.cafe/viewjob/sp6cpln893ncsj10

Job Description: Posted 2mo agoSenior Product Engineer@ DesteiaView All JobsWebsiteNorth AmericaRemoteFull TimeResponsibilities:Design features, Review code, Manage timelinesRequirements Summary:5+ years software engineering; strong project management; lead engineering projects; excellent communication; high autonomy.Technical Tools Mentioned:Node, Typescript, Python
Our MissionEvery year, supply chain disruptions cause estimated losses of $40 billion for trade between the US and Latin America alone. Globally, this number exceeds $1 trillion. At Desteia, we are on a mission to eliminate these disruptions by revolutionizing how companies manage their supply chains in North America and around the world. Our cutting-edge AI technology empowers businesses with unprecedented visibility, efficiency, and control over their logistics operations. We're bringing the future to the world of logistics. In short, we are bringing the future to the world of logistics.We are backed by great investors focused on scaling disruptive solutions including Village Global, Foundamental, Nazca VC, Bridge Latam, and Nido Ventures. And this is only the beginning. We are committed to expanding further and bringing our product and vision to all companies grappling with supply chain inefficiencies. To achieve this, we are assembling the best team.Our TeamAt Desteia, we place a high value on diverse perspectives and personal experiences at every level of our organization. Our founding team brings a wealth of experience in logistics and software development from their previous roles at companies like Tesla, Walmart, and Blend.Diego, our co-CEO, successfully led his previous start-up, Carrot from ideation to acquisition in addition to leading some of Blend’s Products from Series C to its IPO, as lead product manager for AI and MLAustin, our CTO, holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Computer Science from Stanford and spent 4 years as a senior software engineer building Blend.Françoise, our co-CEO, brings extensive experience in supply chain, operations, strategy and branding from companies such as Tesla, L´Oréal, LVMH and Walmart (get to know them here, here, and here). In each new hire, we aim to broaden our perspective. We understand that the ambitious challenges we're tackling will require an exceptional team, and we're dedicated to building one. We believe in hiring great people, giving them autonomy and support to excel, and providing opportunities for internal growth. As an early team member, your ideas will be valued, and your skills will have a profound impact.The RoleYou will design, build, maintain, and improve core product features to allow us to better serve our customers. We are looking for people in New York, the East Coast (USA), or Mexico City. That means:- Working directly with customers’ logistics, IT, and operations teams to deeply understand their needs and pains (customer meetings often take place in both Spanish and English, with live translation as needed)- Lots of autonomy, using customers’ needs to guide your decision-making- Taking end-to-end ownership of large, business-critical projects- Working on all parts of our stack as required by your project, from frontend to backend to data/AI pipelines- Working with cutting-edge AI tools in our product and your own development workflowKey ResponsibilitiesDesign and build new core product features (Node/Typescript + Python (data) stack)Review code and designs from other members of the teamManage project timelines, communication, and coordination with internal and external stakeholdersTranslate complex logistics processes into structured, automated workflowsDocument your work clearly for both customers and internal useSkills, Knowledge and ExpertiseRequirements5+ years of experience in software engineeringStrong project management and organizational skillsExperience leading engineering projects requiring multiple engineersExcellent communication and documentation habitsHigh autonomy and ownership; able to scope, prioritize, and deliver without heavy oversightBonus points if you have experience with…Fluency in Spanish and EnglishPrevious experience at an early-stage startupExperience with Typescript and/or PythonExperience in supply chain, logistics, or procurementFamiliarity with document processing, LLM-based data extraction, or ETL pipelinesBenefitsJoining Desteia comes with a range of benefits:Competitive compensation and meaningful equity.Unlimited PTO.Flexible, remote-first work arrangements.Health insurance or equivalent local benefits.Stipend for home office equipment.Experience working with cutting-edge technologies.Opportunities for professional growth.Periodic in-person get-togethers to build camaraderie with your teammates.