Technical Lead, Customs Platform
KlearNow.ai6 hours ago
Base Salary
$150k - $190k/yr
Responsibilities
- Own the architecture, code, and team for the customs module.
- Build entry data models, duty and fee engines, CATAIR validation, and ABI filing with ACE.
- Develop brokerage agent workflows for drafting, checking, and approving customs entries.
- Keep regulated logic deterministic and tested while applying models to ambiguous inputs.
- Create evaluation sets that gate prompt, model, and rule changes.
- Make tariff and regulatory changes configurable and deployable as data or configuration.
- Consolidate services, operate the module in production, and lead, hire, and mentor the team.
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience building backend systems and 2+ years as a hands-on technical lead.
- Strong backend engineering experience in a modern language, plus working Python experience.
- Production experience with event-driven distributed systems on AWS and Kubernetes.
- Experience shipping LLM or agent features to real users with evaluations used to gate releases.
- Experience in a rules-heavy domain where errors are expensive, such as customs, tax, or payments.
- Clear writing and comfort collaborating with the Gurgaon team across time zones.
- Preferred qualifications include customs brokerage knowledge, Agno or LangGraph experience, Java experience, familiarity with Java 21 and Micronaut, US customs knowledge, and experience building MCP servers or similar AI-assistant tool interfaces.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Health Reimbursement Arrangement to help offset deductibles and out-of-pocket medical expenses.
- Equity participation and a 401(k) plan.
- Flexible time off with no accrual waiting period.
- Hybrid work is available at the San Jose, California headquarters, and the role is also open to remote candidates based in the United States.
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About KlearNow.ai
KlearNow.ai builds a cloud platform that automates customs clearance and trade-document processing for licensed customs brokers, importers of record, and freight forwarders. Its AI/ML tools extract and structure shipment data, apply broker-configured rules, and streamline compliance workflows with customs authorities. Privately held and founded in 2018, the company is headquartered in San Jose, California.