Founding Software Engineer

TL;DR

Importal is a VC-backed startup that is hiring a Founding Software Engineer who can come in on the ground floor to build an AI company. We are revolutionizing international trade with our AI-powered Trade Compliance software. Importal combines Customs Brokerage expertise with advanced Global Trade Management technology to empower companies in mitigating risks and achieving cost savings. Based in the Austin, Texas metropolitan area, we are looking for someone passionate about architecting AI-driven solutions and optimizing trade processes. Join us remotely with a once-a-week in-person collaboration at a co-working space.

The Founders

Importal's founding leadership team comes with industry expertise that includes deep experience in customs brokerage from supply chain industry leaders (Flexport) and engineering leadership from major tech giants (Slalom, Amazon and Apple). This combination of knowledge is driving Importal’s mission to revolutionize international trade compliance using advanced AI technology.

About Importal

Importal is a cutting-edge AI-powered Trade Compliance platform designed to help businesses navigate the complexities of international trade. By leveraging the latest in machine learning, automation, and trade management technology, Importal empowers companies to proactively mitigate risks, streamline compliance processes, and achieve significant cost savings. Our goal is to create the leading solution for managing trade compliance, ensuring businesses remain compliant with international regulations while optimizing operations for efficiency and cost-effectiveness. With Importal, businesses can establish dedicated compliance departments, ensuring they stay ahead of evolving global regulations.

What You Are Looking For:

You thrive in the dynamic, fast-paced environment of an early-stage startup and want the opportunity to own the engineering stack from end to end. You’re not just a builder but also an architect, excited by the chance to design AI-powered solutions that push the boundaries of trade compliance.

You’re driven by questions like:

• How can we design and implement AI solutions that automate complex trade processes while ensuring compliance with evolving global regulations?
• How do we build scalable, secure systems to handle large amounts of trade data from multiple sources?
• What strategies can we use to make our AI outputs transparent, explainable, and aligned with regulatory requirements?
• How can we design a flexible architecture that evolves as the trade and AI landscapes continue to shift?
• How can we integrate the latest AI techniques to further optimize risk management and compliance accuracy?

What We Are Looking For:

You’re an experienced full-stack developer with a strong technical background, capable of tackling AI development, machine learning, and large-scale data challenges. You are likely well-versed in modern technologies, such as:

• TypeScript (React, Node.js), Python, AWS, and MongoDB
• AI development, interfacing with LLMs, machine learning, and data science
• Building scalable systems for international trade or supply chain management
• You have a proven track record of building and shipping products in an early-stage startup, where you’ve demonstrated the ability to solve complex problems with limited resources.

Bonus points if you have experience with:

• Customs brokerage or global trade management software
• Working in or around trade compliance regulations
• Experimenting with emerging AI technologies to drive automation and innovation in traditional industries

What We Offer:

• The chance to work directly with a world-class founding team and shape the future of global trade compliance.
• The opportunity to work on a groundbreaking AI platform that tackles complex trade issues.
• Health Insurance
• Competitive compensation: $140,000 - $160,000 USD equity.
• A remote-first culture with in-person collaboration once a week in Austin.