Solution Engineer

About the role

As a Solution Engineer at Shippeo you will sit at the intersection of deep technical expertise AI-driven problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration. This is not a traditional support role; you will serve as a vital technical bridge connecting our customers product engineering and customer success teams to accelerate issue resolution and eliminate systemic friction.

Operating within a dedicated team of four Solution Engineers and reporting directly to the Director of Solution Engineering you will own complex technical challenges end-to-end. From deep-diving into the root causes of sophisticated integration anomalies to leveraging and building AI workflows that prevent recurring issues your work will directly optimize operations and elevate the user experience across our global platform. 

Please Note: This role is based in Paris  and operates on a hybrid model requiring two days per week in the office.

As we operate internationally we kindly request all candidates to submit their CV in English. Unfortunately applications submitted in any other language will not be considered.

Contract Type: Permanent / CDI

Function: Solution Engineering

Key responsibilities:

• Engineering Support: Investigate and resolve complex tier-2 user issues requiring advanced knowledge of platform behavior data flows APIs and deep database queries.

• AI Leverage & Workflow Automation: Build and implement intelligent agents into existing workflows utilizing prompting and scripting to automate diagnostics log analysis and knowledge synthesis to eliminate recurring manual tasks.

• Systemic Problem Solving: Partner directly with Product Quality Assurance and Engineering teams to address root causes prioritizing permanent architectural fixes and product gap resolutions over individual patches.

• Technical Customer Engagement: Act as a trusted technical contact for our portfolio navigating major incident channels managing communication threads and conducting transparent post-mortems for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Incident Management Leadership: Lead response efforts during critical platform incidents coordinate internal cross-functional resolution teams and participate in an on-call rotation to support global 24/7 structures.

• Enablement & Knowledge Management: Bridge the gap between product developments and user pain points by updating help centers creating automated runbooks and training level-1 support and customer success teams for increased autonomy.

Qualifications :

• Experience: 34 years of dedicated experience in a Technical Support L2 Integration Consultant or Solution Engineering role within a fast-paced SaaS environment.

• Autonomy & Problem Solving: Highly autonomous and self-directed with a lean continuous improvement background and the ability to systematically deconstruct complex issues.

• Technical Proficiency: Extensive practical experience querying databases analyzing platform logs and debugging web integrations using APIs and technical environments like SQL Postman Elasticsearch and DBeaver (or equivalent ticketing and database tools).

• Crisis & Communication Acumen: Exceptional communication and presentation skills maintaining organization and calm under pressure when facilitating alignment between technical developers and business clients.

• Language Skills: Professional fluency in both English and French (written and verbal) is required.

Preferred (Not Required)

• Scripting Capabilities: Hands-on experience writing scripts in Python JavaScript or Bash to support automated tool building.

• Industry Literacy: A foundational understanding of logistics freight forwarding or global supply chain operations.

• Multicultural Awareness: Fluency in any other European language is a valuable asset within our international environment.

Additional Information :

Why Join Shippeo

At Shippeo you will join a fast-moving company that values ambition care delivery and collaboration. We offer an environment where impact is encouraged ideas are valued and development is supported.
 

What sets us apart:

• Meaningful work with real-world impact in global supply chains.

• A diverse inclusive and international team. 

• A culture of transparency feedback and continuous learning.

• Opportunities for growth internal mobility and professional development

• Hybrid work model and flexible policies.

To learn more about our culture and people visit our Careers section or explore team stories on our social platforms.

Recruitment Process

Our hiring process includes the following steps:

1. Preliminary call with a Talent Acquisition Manager

2. First interview with the Hiring Manager

3. Case study interview 

4. Final interview with leadership or cross-functional team members

Diversity and Inclusion

At Shippeo we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We value the perspectives experiences and contributions of individuals from all backgrounds. Our policies practices and company culture reflect this commitment to equal opportunity and mutual respect.

If you have specific needs or questions regarding disability inclusion you may reach out to our dedicated Disability Advisor at for support during the application process.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time