# Tech Lead / Engineering Manager at BlueCargo

- Company: BlueCargo (YC S18)
- What the company does: The automated solution for complex freight transactions. Backed by Y Combinator.
- Company website: http://www.bluecargo.io/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: Los Angeles, CA, US / Remote (US)
- Work setup: Remote
- Pay: $225K to $275K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-09-30
- Apply by: 2026-11-23
- Apply: https://www.ycombinator.com/companies/bluecargo/jobs/Xp5M4yY-tech-lead-engineering-manager?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/bluecargo-tech-lead-engineering-manager/

## About the role

We're seeking an experienced Tech Lead / Engineering Manager to lead BlueCargo's engineering platform. In this role, you'll be hands-on roughly half the time and lead the team the other half — owning our core platform engineering, AI initiatives, customer support, and data integrations. You'll collaborate closely with Product, Data, and the broader Engineering organization to ensure our technical work directly supports BlueCargo's strategic vision. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- In addition to the following technical skills, we are looking for PROBLEM SOLVERS with an entrepreneurial mindset
- Experience: 5+ years in engineering management, with a strong background in platform/data engineering leadership. Experience with AI/ML is a nice-to-have, not required
- Technical Skills: Proven expertise in scalable system architecture and data pipelines. Proficiency in Python and AWS required
- Leadership: Demonstrated ability to build and lead high-performing teams. Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset are essential
- Strategic Vision: A knack for balancing short-term execution with long-term innovation. You should be comfortable making strategic technical decisions and aligning them with business goals
- Problem-Solving: A strong analytical mindset with a passion for tackling complex technical challenges and delivering impactful solutions

Tags: Engineering

Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/bluecargo-tech-lead-engineering-manager/