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Automation Engineer I

Flexport Atlanta, Georgia, United States Full-time Engineering, Customs Posted Jul 2, 2026
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What it’s like to work at Flexport

Global Trade & Logistics Platform · San Francisco

3.5
Employee Rating
3.6
Work-Life Balance
128
Open Roles
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What employees love

  • Entrepreneurial culture — motivated, intelligent colleagues building the OS for global trade
  • Real product impact in a complex domain with global cross-functional collaboration

What could be better

  • Multiple layoff rounds since 2022 and top-down decisions that bypass engineering input
  • Mandatory 5-day return-to-office policy introduced in 2025
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About the Role

About Flexport:

At Flexport, we believe global trade can move the human race forward. That’s why it’s our mission to make global commerce so easy there will be more of it. We’re shaping the future of a $10T industry with solutions powered by innovative technology and exceptional people. Today, companies of all sizes—from emerging brands to Fortune 500s—use Flexport technology to move more than $19B of merchandise across 112 countries a year.

The recent global supply chain crisis has put Flexport center stage as we continue to play a pivotal role in how goods move around the world. We are proud to have the support of the best investors in the game who believe in our mission, solutions and people. Ready to tackle global challenges that impact business, society, and the environment? Come join us.

Build the programs to help Flexport grow

Since 2020, Flexport's Automation Engineering team (formerly the Low Code team) has used tools like Retool, n8n, Python/Streamlit, and Apps Script to automate the "long tail" of operational complexity across Customs — delivering millions of dollars in ROI. As Flexport moves upmarket, more clients need custom integrations to onboard successfully, and this is the team that builds those solutions quickly and pragmatically.

The Opportunity

You'll build the integrations and automations that let Flexport's customs clients onboard quickly and smoothly. Partnering closely with Customs Business Development, brokerage operations, and client teams, you'll turn business requirements into working solutions — from API/EDI data flows to bespoke automations — for some of Flexport's largest and most complex accounts, many of them migrating from competitors with a high bar from day one. It's high-impact, high-visibility work on a small team that ships fast and sees its ROI directly.

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Commitment to Equal Opportunity

At Flexport, our ability to fulfill our mission of making global commerce easy and accessible relies on having a diverse, dedicated and engaged workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, health status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the work-life balance like at Flexport?
Flexport has a work-life balance score of 3.6/5 based on employee reviews. This is about average for the AI/tech industry.
What is Flexport’s culture like?
Flexport is characterized by these culture values: ship-fast, product-impact, learning. Based on employee reviews, the company has an overall rating of 3.5/5. Entrepreneurial culture — motivated, intelligent colleagues building the OS for global trade
How many open roles does Flexport have?
Flexport currently has 128 open roles across departments including engineering, product, sales, and more. Roles are refreshed daily from their careers page.
Is this role remote-friendly?
This role is located in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Check the job description above for specific location and remote work details.
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