Software Engineer

About Hemut

AI-powered operating system for trucking companies.

The role

At **Hemut**, we’re rethinking how logistics works — with software that’s fast, intelligent, and (mostly) doesn’t crash. We’re building **AI-powered systems** that automate freight operations, optimize routes, and make dispatching less of a guessing game and more of a science.As a **Software Engineer**, you’ll be part of a small, high-impact team where everyone ships production code, debates architecture in Slack threads, and occasionally celebrates deployments with memes. Your work will span APIs, web interfaces, AI integrations, and data pipelines — the real stuff that keeps trucks (and people) moving.**The Hemut Story and a [Quick Intro](https://www.ycombinator.com/launches/NXf-hemut-ai-powered-truck-management-software)*** Cheema (Founder & CEO) started in trucking at **16 years old** as a means to **escape homelessness**, eventually scaling to **management of a 12-truck fleet*** Afterwards, he gained further experience in **logistics and international shipping** through starting an ethnic grocery store and restaurant* **6 months ago, Cheema founded Hemut** to solve the inefficiencies he faced during his 6 years in trucking with the new AI capabilities that were becoming available* He **sold the restaurant and grocery store to bootstrap Hemut**, and gained acceptance into YC with his **technical co-founder, Anthony*** Now looking for motivated individuals to **grow alongside the company** for the next 10 years and **make a real impact**### **Tech Stack*** **Frontend:** Next.js, React Native, Tailwind CSS, WebSocket/[Socket.io](http://Socket.io)* **Backend:** FastAPI, Pydantic, JWT, Celery + Redis* **Database:** PostgreSQL, Redis, S3-compatible storage* **AI/ML:** RAG pipelines, Pinecone, OpenAI APIs, LangChain* **Voice/Automation:** Vapi, Twilio, ElevenLabs, N8N* **Cloud & Infra:** AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, SageMaker), Docker, GitHub Actions, Terraform### **Responsibilities*** Design, develop, and maintain production-grade web and backend systems* Implement real-time communication systems and WebSocket-based APIs* Architect and optimize database schemas, search, and caching layers* Build and integrate AI-driven features into Hemut’s logistics and automation stack* Collaborate on architectural decisions and contribute to system scalability and reliability* Conduct code reviews, write tests, and ensure high-quality engineering standards* Participate in DevOps operations including deployment automation, monitoring, and debugging* Research and implement emerging tools or frameworks that improve performance and productivity### **Qualifications*** Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience* Proficiency in Python (FastAPI preferred), JavaScript/TypeScript, and SQL* Experience with REST APIs, async programming, and scalable system design* Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS preferred) and containerization (Docker)* Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and backend architecture* Bonus: Exposure to AI/ML integrations, vector databases, or workflow automation tools* Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in a remote team### **Why Hemut?*** **Impact:** Your work directly shapes the infrastructure used by real-world logistics operators* **Ownership:** Build full-stack features end-to-end and see them go live* **Mentorship:** Work directly with founders and senior engineers who value speed and clarity* **Innovation:** Be part of a team merging AI reasoning with logistics automation* **Growth:** Learn system design, architecture, and modern scaling techniques* **Culture:** Remote-friendly, fast-moving, and built around collaboration and learning---**If you’re passionate about building production systems that combine engineering precision with AI innovation, Hemut is where you’ll make an impact. Apply today!**

Skills

• Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Android
• Git
• JavaScript
• PostgreSQL
• Python
• React
• React Native
• Redis
• TypeScript
• Machine Learning
• Docker
• Software Security
• gRPC
• Next.js
• Prompt Engineering