Engineering Manager-Backend

About Us
KlearNow.AI is on a mission to futurize global trade. Our patented AI and machine learning platform digitizes and contextualizes unstructured trade documents to unlock real-time shipment visibility, drive smart analytics, and provide critical business intelligence—without the hassle of complex integrations. We empower supply chains to move faster, work smarter, and make data-driven decisions with confidence. With operations in the U.S., Canada, U.K., Spain, and the Netherlands—and aggressive growth plans underway—we're scaling a global platform for the future of logistics.   We achieve our goals by assembling a team of the best talents. As we expand, it's crucial to maintain and strengthen our culture, which places a high value on our people and teams. Our collective growth and triumphs are intrinsically linked to the success and well-being of every team member
OUR VISION
To empower people and optimize processes with AI-powered clarity.
YOUR MISSION
We're building a team of bold thinkers, problem solvers, and storytellers. As part of our high-energy, inclusive workplace, you'll challenge the status quo of traditional supply chains and help shape a more transparent, intelligent, and efficient world of trade. Whether you're a product innovator, logistics expert, or marketing storyteller—your work at KlearNow.AI will make a measurable impact.

Why
Global Impact: Be part of a platform live in five countries and expanding rapidly.
Fast-Growing SaaS Company: Work in an agile environment with enterprise backing.
Cutting-Edge Tech: AI-powered customs clearance, freight visibility, document automation, and drayage intelligence—all in one.
People-First Culture: We invest in our team's growth and well-being.
Make Your Mark: Shape the future of trade with your ideas and energy.

Company Description    KlearNow was born out of taking a different path, different thinking, and a desire to solve a logistics industry problem.  We believe this industry needs an extreme shift in the status quo.  This shift in a new way of thinking spreads across the multiple logistics participants (brokers, importers, exporters, freight forwarders, drayage providers, and other third parties) to the tools they use and manage data.  
As KlearNow grows, we're looking for an Engineering Leader who is passionate about people growth and organizational development. This is a unique opportunity to help build the products and practices that will support KlearNow growth over the next round of funding. In this role, you will reimagine enterprise logistics software and build global products that enable KlearNow expand in Americas, Europe and Asia.    As a Technical Engineering Manager you will assist in managing team of motivated individuals to design, develop and rollout KlearNow's core Customs Applications through engineering, outside of the box thinking, and re-imagination. A successful candidate will be data driven, quality focused, and have a passion for driving the state of the art  software delivery.  
Responsibilities  Manage, hire, and grow a strong engineering team. Provide day-to-day leadership and mentoring to engineers. Drive the project planning, calendar, schedules and milestones Providing help to shape thinking around designing scalable products and business processes/programs to support KlearNow's rapid growth. Lead and grow software solutions committed to building the KlearNow's innovative line of products Champion/participate in engineering excellence, establishing business metrics, and drive continuous operational improvement. Solid understanding of deployment pipeline including git, automation, code analysis and deployment. Effective communication skills to reach stakeholders and audiences of all levels. Proven ability to influence geographically dispersed individuals to facilitate, moderate, and influence productive design and implementation discussions driving towards result.
Minimum Qualification BS/MS degree in Computer Science or related field. 5+ years of management experience or an engineering manager or team lead 3+ years of experience growing and managing multi-team organizations. 5+ years hands-on experience in core programming languages such as, Java, Python, go, SQL Strong collaboration skills and excel at working cross-functionally. Experience with internal engineering tools, platforms, and infrastructure. Know how to evaluate technology and seek out process improvement opportunities through automation. Data-driven decision-maker who knows what to measure and how to interpret the results. Product thinker and are comfortable assimilating customer needs into product requirements. An exceptional people manager with a proven track record of hiring top talent and developing diverse and inclusive teams.
Preferred Qualification · Proven track record of creating and managing high performing teams. · Experience with logistics domain · Interest in people and organizations. · Demonstrate creative problem solving and analytical skills. Join our vibrant and forward-thinking team at as we continue to push the boundaries of AI/ML technology. We offer a competitive salary, flexible work arrangements, and ample opportunities for professional growth.
We are committed to diversity, equality and inclusion.
If you are passionate about shaping the future of logistics and supply chain and making a difference, we invite you to apply. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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