Software Engineer, Operation Platforms

Botauto; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Botauto is seeking a motivated Software Engineer for Operation Platforms to develop systems that enhance the efficiency of our autonomous trucking operations. You will work on backend and frontend tools that connect digital planning to the physical fleet, impacting fleet scheduling and management.

Ideal candidates have a degree in Computer Science or Engineering, with programming skills in languages like Python or Java. You'll collaborate with experienced engineers to implement features and ensure system reliability, contributing to the future of transportation.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of software engineering experience, new graduates welcome.
• Interest in logistics/operations software or autonomous systems.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to backend services and frontend tools across operation platforms.
• Implement features within the system's core workflows under guidance.
• Develop role-based operator tools for dispatchers and fleet managers.

Skills

Programming skills in Python, Go, Java, or JavaScript/TypeScript

Strong problem-solving skills

Understanding of data structures and algorithms

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Databases (SQL or NoSQL)

Cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)

Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

Job description

Company Introduction

At Bot Auto, we are revolutionizing the transportation of goods with our cutting-edge autonomous trucks, enhancing the quality of life for communities around the globe. With the agility of a start-up and the wisdom of seasoned experts, Bot Auto boasts a team that has achieved numerous world-firsts and unparalleled innovations. United by a shared vision, we create miracles and propel the future of transportation. Join us and transform your dreams into reality.

We are seeking a motivated Software Engineer, Operation Platforms to help build the platforms that power Bot Auto's autonomous trucking operations. Our Operation Platforms builds the intelligence and automation behind fleet scheduling, fleet management, fleet maintenance, mission control, remote assistance, IoT platform, business intelligence, and operational efficiency. Together, these platforms turn commercial freight into executable, monitored, and reconciled work across digital and physical domains. Working alongside experienced engineers, you will design, build, and ship features within one or more of these domains, directly impacting how our autonomous trucks are scheduled, dispatched, monitored, maintained, and optimized in real-world commercial freight operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to backend services and/or frontend tools across the operation platforms — scheduler, dispatcher, vehicle console, ATC, and TMS.
• Implement features within the system's core workflows (e.g., load and leg planning, mission monitoring, exception handling) under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Build and consume APIs, and work with databases and event-driven integrations that connect digital planning to the physical fleet.
• Develop role-based operator tools (for dispatchers, remote assistants, technicians, and fleet managers) with attention to usability and reliability.
• Participate in debugging, testing, and improving system performance and reliability in production.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following engineering best practices.
• Collaborate with engineers and product/operations teams to deliver well-scoped features.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience
• 0–3 years of software engineering experience (new graduates with strong fundamentals are welcome)
• Programming skills in at least one language such as Python, Go, Java, or JavaScript/TypeScript
• Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software engineering fundamentals
• Strong problem-solving skills and eagerness to learn in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Internship or project experience with web development, building APIs, or full-stack applications
• Familiarity with databases (SQL or NoSQL) and event-driven or real-time data processing
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) or containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience with modern frontend frameworks (React, TypeScript)
• Interest in distributed systems, logistics/operations software, IoT, or autonomous systems
• Passion for improving real-world operations through software