Senior/Staff Backend Engineer

BlueCargo; Culver City (CA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working environment

Support from Y Combinator community

Job summary

A leading technology company in logistics is seeking an experienced software engineer to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of software development experience, with a strong focus on Python and Agile methodologies. This role offers flexibility, the opportunity to work on large-scale systems, and the chance to make a significant impact in the logistics and supply chain industry while collaborating with a diverse team. It's a unique opportunity to be part of a Y Combinator backed firm with a modern tech stack.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in a software development environment.
• 5+ years of Python engineering experience, developing software using Agile methodologies.
• Proven ability to oversee complex tasks while prioritizing multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other software engineers.
• Translate product requirements into well-engineered code.
• Research new technologies to improve architecture and user experience.

Skills

Python

Agile methodologies

Cloud infrastructure

Large-scale systems

Logistics

Tools

Django

PostgreSQL

AWS

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.

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


• Infrastructure: AWS (Lambda, RDS, S3), CircleCI


• Database: PostgreSQL


• Team: 10 engineers + 3 in product


• Location: Remote (NY/LA preference)

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with various internal stakeholders including product managers, designers, data scientists, and other software engineers.


• Translate product requirements and technical designs into well‑engineered, low‑defect, robust code.


• Research new technologies and methodologies to improve the architecture, software components, user experience, and development processes.


• Perform extensive unit testing, system testing, and regression testing to ensure reliability and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 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.


• Experience working on cloud infrastructure, especially AWS.

Fun perks: flexible and international environment. Support/Community: Enjoy being a member of a Y Combinator company!