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About 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

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!