Forward Deployment Engineer Chicago, IL

At Four Kites we have the opportunity to tackle complex challenges with real-world impacts. Whether it’s medical supplies from Cardinal Health or groceries for Walmart, the Four Kites platform helps customers operate global supply chains that are efficient, agile and sustainable.

Join a team of curious problem solvers that celebrates differences, leads with empathy and values inclusivity.

Four Kites is looking for an AI Integration Engineer who will work directly with our Fortune 100 customers to pioneer AI‑powered implementations of our AI agents within our platform and integrate with third‑party systems, such as Blue Yonder, Oracle, SAP, etc.

This customer‑facing and hands‑on technical position requires working at the intersection of cutting‑edge AI and enterprise systems, contributing to all aspects of intelligent system integration including design, needs analysis, AI feature implementation, testing, deployment, and validation.

• Lead AI integration initiatives, working directly with customer's business and technical contacts to identify opportunities for AI enhancement throughout the project lifecycle
• Champion technical design discussions focused on AI capabilities, gathering client requirements and mapping them into intelligent solutions for deployment
• Drive successful execution of integration workflows on implementation projects with new and existing customers
• Recommend best practices around AI‑driven integrations and intelligent data transmission
• Orchestrate integration testing efforts that validate AI functionality in partnership with customers
• Actively contribute to our growing AI practice, developing documentation and sharing knowledge with internal and customer teams

At Four Kites, our teams solve complex, high‑impact problems that move the world’s supply chains—from delivering critical medical supplies to keeping grocery shelves stocked. We’re a group of curious, customer‑obsessed problem solvers who value empathy, inclusivity, and diverse perspectives. Working closely with Fortune 100 customers, our teams sit at the intersection of cutting‑edge AI and real‑world enterprise systems to build solutions that are practical, scalable, and transformative.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Math, Information Services, AI/ML or related technical discipline
• Knowledge of communication protocols (FTP, HTTP, HTTPS, etc.) and how they can be enhanced with AI capabilities
• Working knowledge of web service calls (API, SOAP, REST, etc.) and their role in AI system architecture
• Understanding of file structures (XML, EDI, flat file, etc.) and techniques for AI‑powered data processing
• Customer‑facing experience with enterprise‑level clients; experience with AI innovations is desirable
• Proven communication skills to articulate AI value propositions to both business and technical contacts
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex integration issues and develop innovative solutions
• Skill in prioritizing initiatives across multiple projects and competing demands
• Thrives in a fast‑paced, agile environment at the forefront of AI adoption
• Experience in the logistics industry or with Order/Transportation Management Systems a plus, but not required
• Familiarity with Project Management concepts
• Ability to travel up to 25%
• Experience with AI/ML frameworks and tools
• Enthusiasm for exploring the transformative potential of AI in supply chain visibility

The expected annual base salary range for this role is $80,000 - $110,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to experience, qualifications, skills, and business needs. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for bonus and incentive compensation as well as participation in Four Kites’ employee stock option program.

• Medical, Dental & Vision benefits starting on first day of employment
• 401k Retirement savings with employer match
• Bonus and incentive compensation as well as employee stock option program
• Employer paid life insurance and short‑term disability insurance
• Paid parental leave for all parents
• Family planning and inclusive wellbeing resources
• Techn…