Junior Software Engineer

BlueCargo; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Junior Software Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of logistics technology. You will work on building the platform technology that drives product delivery, focusing on core algorithms and database modeling. Collaborate with a mission-driven team to create impactful solutions that enhance global trade efficiency. If you're passionate about technology and eager to grow in a fast-paced environment, this position is perfect for you!

Benefits

Medical benefits

Unlimited PTO

Flexible work environment

Supportive community

Qualifications

• 1+ year of Python development experience, ideally with Django.
• Experience with a popular cloud provider (AWS preferred).
• High attention to detail and ability to execute with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Design and improve core algorithms for shipping container tracking.
• Model financial mechanics of ocean freight to defend against invalid charges.
• Scale and evolve the Django application into a data platform.

Skills

Python

Django

Database Modeling

AWS

Typescript

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Base pay range

$90,000.00/yr - $120,000.00/yr

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.

Why Join Now?

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
• Team: 12 engineers + 5 in product
• 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 and improve core algorithms to understand a shipping container’s journey, even in the face of conflicting information.
• Model the surprisingly intricate financial mechanics of ocean freight, defending against invalid charges for our users. Your code will have a large financial impact on the day-to-day of the industry.
• 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. Typescript experience is valued as well.
• 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!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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