Software Engineer

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

• 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
• 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!