The automated solution for complex freight transactions. Backed by Y Combinator.
About the role
As a Senior/Staff Backend Engineer at Blue Cargo, you will play a crucial role in building the platform technology and infrastructure that drives our product delivery. Your responsibilities will include:
What they're looking for
- 8+ years of experience in a software development environment
- 5+ years of Python engineering experience, developing and deploying software using Agile methodologies
- Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision and oversee complex tasks while prioritizing multiple projects based on strategic goals
- Interest or experience in logistics and/or supply chain management
- Startup experience
- Experience with large-scale systems
More about this role
BlueCargo is a fast-growing, VC-backed technology company transforming the logistics and supply chain industry. As the leader in container visibility and freight audit automation, our platform integrates fragmented data from terminals, carriers, and ports to deliver a single, intelligent interface that empowers shippers and logistics providers to make better, faster decisions. Our mission is to bring transparency, efficiency, and automation to global trade-one container at a time.
Backed by Y Combinator (W18) and leading investors, we raised our Series A in 2022 and are entering an exciting growth stage. Our platform is already trusted by hundreds of active customers and is helping them eliminate millions in unnecessary freight costs each year. As we scale, we're investing deeply in engineering leadership to evolve our architecture, expand product capabilities, and lead the industry in data-driven logistics.
This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of a company with strong product-market fit, a modern tech stack, and real-world impact. You'll work alongside a mission-driven founding team (including two female YC alumni), take ownership of a fast-growing engineering org, and...
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