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Founding Product Engineer at Synkka

Join a fast-growing AI logistics startup as a Founding Product Engineer and build the autonomous 'demand engine' for Europe's €21bn regional carrier market. Following a recent pivot that sparked a £35k MRR inflection in 45 days, this Ascension VC-backed team is seeking a systems builder to architect agentic AI workflows that identify and close partnerships at machine scale. If you are an expert in Python and agentic LLM orchestration who wants a meaningful founding stake and the freedom to build a category-defining company, this is your chance to turn GTM strategy into autonomous code.

Overview

Role overview

You will architect an autonomous AI Outbound Engine using agentic workflows to capture Europe’s invisible logistics economy. Moving beyond simple prompts, you will build self-healing automation that identifies and closes partnerships at machine scale. This role bridges the gap between GTM strategy and agentic code to drive high-margin marketplace growth.

Company

Synkka

Synkka

Logistics Technology / Data Processing5-10 employees

Ascension VC-backed AI logistics startup building a universal connectivity layer

Responsibilities

What you will do

  • Architect proprietary agentic workflows using LLMs to automate lead research, personalized outreach, and early-stage qualification.
  • Design and deploy autonomous systems that enable regional carriers to acquire new shipment volume with zero manual intervention.
  • Collaborate directly with the CEO and CPTO to translate complex growth loops into production-ready Python/FastAPI code and Azure infrastructure.

Candidate profile

Who this is a fit for

  • Proven experience building autonomous AI systems, moving beyond basic wrappers into multi-step agentic loops, tool-use (MCPs), and self-healing automation.
  • Strong background in systems engineering with a track record of building automated growth engines, scraping tools, or high-volume outbound pipelines.
  • Expert-level Python skills (FastAPI preferred) and a product-obsessed mindset that prioritizes shipping for market impact over technical perfection.

What makes it remarkable

Why this role is remarkable

  • Massive Traction: Join a startup that achieved a £35k MRR inflection in just 45 days following a strategic pivot to AI-native orchestration.
  • True Founding Impact: As a founding engineer, you own the entire "demand engine" architecture with a meaningful equity stake and direct influence on company trajectory.
  • Unique Culture: Benefit from a high-trust, low-ego environment that values technical excellence and fun, featuring international team meetups in locations like Lisbon and Zakopane.

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