About Hauler HeroHauler Hero is a waste management SaaS platform transforming how haulers run their operations. Our platform powers route optimization, mobile operations, complex billing systems, and AI-driven automation — all built on modern cloud infrastructure serving customers processing millions in revenue.The RoleWe’re looking for a Software Engineer with 2–4 years of experience to join our growing engineering team. You’ll work on real production systems, contribute to meaningful features across our stack, and build software that directly impacts our customers’ businesses. This is a hands-on role where you’ll write code daily, participate in code reviews, and take ownership of services and features. We value engineers who ask good questions, learn quickly, and enjoy diving into complex problems.AI-First Engineering - Building Software in 2026At Hauler Hero, we're embracing AI-assisted development as a core part of how we build software. We believe AI tools are transforming engineering, and we're committed to helping our team master these tools early in their careers.Our PhilosophySoftware engineering is evolving. The engineers who learn to work effectively with AI tools now will have a significant advantage as their careers progress. We're providing the training, tools, and mentorship to help you develop this skill alongside your technical fundamentals.What This Looks Like for Software EngineersDaily DevelopmentYou'll use tools like Claude (Opus 4.5), Claude Code, Cursor, and GitHub Copilot as part of your regular workflowAI assists with writing code, generating tests, debugging issues, and understanding unfamiliar parts of the codebaseYou focus on learning system design, understanding business logic, and building quality softwareSenior engineers will mentor you on effective AI usage alongside technical skillsLearning & GrowthAI helps you understand new concepts, technologies, and patterns fasterUse AI to generate boilerplate code while you focus on the logic and design decisionsLearn to articulate your technical approach clearly (which helps both AI and human collaboration)Develop the critical thinking skills to evaluate and improve AI-generated solutionsCode QualityAI assists in writing tests, suggesting improvements, and catching potential issuesYou learn to review code critically (whether written by AI or humans) and ensure it meets our standardsSenior engineers help you understand when AI suggestions are good and when they need refinementProblem-SolvingAI helps analyze error messages, suggest debugging approaches, and explain complex codeYou develop the judgment to know when AI guidance is helpful and when to ask senior engineersLearn to combine AI assistance with your own reasoning and the team's expertiseHuman-AI Partnership in Your RoleYou focus on:Understanding the business requirements and user needsLearning system architecture and design patternsWriting clean, maintainable code (with AI assistance)Building your technical fundamentals and problem-solving skillsCollaborating with the team and asking great questionsAI assists with:Code implementation and boilerplate reductionTest generation and documentationUnderstanding error messages and stack tracesSuggesting approaches to technical problemsExplaining unfamiliar code or conceptsYou review:Everything AI produces to ensure it's correct and fits our codebaseYour senior engineers will help you develop this critical thinking skillAccelerated LearningAI tools can help you learn faster and ship more code, but they're not a replacement for understanding fundamentals. You'll work with experienced engineers who will help you develop both AI proficiency and core technical skills.What We're Looking ForWe want engineers who are:Curious and eager to learn new tools and technologies, including AI-assisted developmentCritical thinkers who want to understand how things work, not just copy codeGrowth-minded about evolving their skills as software development changesCollaborative and willing to ask questions when they're unsureQuality-focused and understand that speed doesn't mean lower standardsWe're not looking for:Engineers who want to copy AI-generated code without understanding itThose who are resistant to learning new tools and workflowsEngineers who can't explain their technical reasoning or approachThose who see AI as doing the work for them rather than helping them learn and build betterWhat You’ll DoDevelop backend services using Java and Spring BootBuild frontend features using ReactWrite clean, well-tested code following established patternsCollaborate on feature design and implementationWork with PostgreSQL databases including spatial data (PostGIS) and multi-tenant architecturesDebug production issues and improve system reliabilityPartner with Customer Success to investigate and resolve customer issuesBuild domain expertise in routing, billing, and waste management operationsContribute to documentation and knowledge sharingParticipate in on-call rotation with team supportWhat We’re Looking For (Requirements)2–4 years professional software engineering experienceStrong fundamentals in at least one backend language (Java, Python, C#, Go, or similar)Experience with modern frontend frameworks (React, Vue, Angular, or similar)Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, or similar)Understanding of REST APIs and web service architecturesSolid grasp of data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented designFamiliarity with Git and version control workflowsExperience writing unit testsStrong communication and collaborative mindsetComfortable working in a startup environment where priorities shiftNice to HaveJava and Spring Boot experienceReact and TypeScript experienceCloud platforms (GCP, AWS, or Azure)Event-driven or messaging systemsDocker and containerizationExposure to microservices architecturesDomain experience in logistics, SaaS, or billing systemsOur Tech StackBackend: Java, Kotlin, Spring Boot, PostgreSQLCloud: Google Cloud PlatformCaching: Redis, FirestoreFrontend: ReactMobile: Native AndroidWhy Join Hauler HeroImpact: Build software that directly runs real-world hauling operationsGrowth: Solve challenging technical problems and grow your engineering skillsTeam: Join a collaborative group that values quality and learningOwnership: Take responsibility for features from design to productionStability: Well-funded company with strong product-market fit and growing customersEngineering Principles at Hauler HeroOwnership over ticketsPractical over perfectContext over processCustomer empathyBuild for scaleCompensation & BenefitsCompetitive salary + equityHealth, dental, vision insuranceFlexible PTORemote-first cultureModern development tools and AI assistants
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