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!
Application: https://www.ycombinator.com/companies/hemut/jobs/iK31Hos-software-engineer