Requirements

10+ years of software engineering experience
Experience building seriously with large language models (LLMs) in production, side projects, or personal exploration
Fluency with LLM concepts including agent patterns, tool use, retrieve-and-generate (RAG), prompt design, and evaluation
Full-stack development skills in TypeScript and Next.js, capable of owning features end to end
Strong product instinct to identify what is worth building
Proven track record leading ambiguous, cross-team technical projects from ideation to production
Clear written and spoken communication in English, including writing effective design documents

Nice to Have

Set the technical direction for Forge’s AI agents including their planning, memory, tool use, and human hand-off
Design and ship end-to-end AI agents for tasks such as customs compliance, document processing, invoice validation, and exception handling
Build evaluation methods, guardrails, and human-in-the-loop workflows to ensure agents are reliable for 24/7 operation
Stay current on AI advancements and rapidly integrate innovations into products
Collaborate directly with operators, domain experts, and leadership to solve ambiguous problems and deliver effective solutions
Work across organizational boundaries to deeply understand problems, align stakeholders, and drive progress autonomously
Raise team standards through design reviews, mentoring, and establishing engineering best practices

Equity for all team members in a pre-IPO company within a multi-trillion dollar industry
25 vacation days plus Dutch public holidays
Fully paid collective health insurance including basic and additional packages
Defined contribution pension scheme
Daily catered breakfast and lunch with vegetarian options, plus snacks and drinks in the office
Commuting costs covered if living outside Amsterdam
Parental leave for both parents
Wellbeing support via Employee Assistance Program for employees and their households at no cost
Visa sponsorship and relocation assistance to Amsterdam, including eligibility for Dutch expat tax ruling