Junior Software Engineer

BlueCargo; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Unlimited PTO

Flexible environment

International environment

YC community

Job summary

BlueCargo is seeking a Junior Engineer to help build the platform technology and infrastructure that powers our freight audit and logistics product. You will design, implement, and improve functions and algorithms for our core audit product while evolving our Django app into a scalable data platform.

You will work in a hybrid setup from our HQ in Culver City, Los Angeles, and grow into a near-expert in the freight industry as you collaborate with an entrepreneurial team backed by Y Combinator.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of Python development experience, ideally with Django.
• 1+ years of database modeling experience for production use cases.
• Experience with a popular cloud provider (AWS preferred).
• High attention to detail, ability to execute with minimal supervision.
• Desire to grow technically and learn about the industry.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and improve functions and algorithms that drive our core audit product, even in the face of conflicting information.
• Translate product requirements and technical designs into well-engineered, low-defect code.
• Scale/break down our Django application into its next evolution as a data platform.
• Become a near-expert in the freight industry over time.

Skills

Python

Django

Database modeling

AWS

Detail-oriented

Growth mindset

Job description

About BlueCargo

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 play a key role in building a category‑defining product that powers the global supply chain.

Our Tech Landscape

• Backend: Python / Django
• Frontend: JavaScript
• Infrastructure: AWS (Lambda, RDS, S3), CircleCI
• Database: PostgreSQL
• Location: Hybrid from our HQ in Culver City, Los Angeles

Mission/Responsibilities

Opportunity Overview

Responsibilities

As a Junior 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:

• Design, develop, and improve functions and algorithms that drive our core audit product, even in the face of conflicting information.
• Translate product requirements and technical designs into well‑engineered, low‑defect, robust code.
• Scale/breakdown our Django application into its next evolution as a data platform.
• Become a near‑expert in the freight industry over time.

Qualifications

In addition to the following technical skills, we are looking for PROBLEM SOLVERS with an entrepreneurial mindset.

• 1+ year of Python development experience, ideally with Django.
• 1+ years of database modeling experience for production use cases.
• Experience with a popular cloud provider (AWS preferred)
• High attention to detail, being able to execute at a high level with minimal supervision
• A relentless desire to grow technically and learn about the industry

Classification

• Perks: Medical benefits + unlimited PTO
• Fun perks: flexible and international environment
• Support/Community: Enjoy being a member of a Y Combinator company!