About Hauler Hero
Hauler 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 Role
We’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 2026
At 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 Philosophy:
Software 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 Engineers:
Daily Development:
You'll use tools like Claude (Opus 4.5), Claude Code, Cursor, and GitHub Copilot as part of your regular workflow
AI assists with writing code, generating tests, debugging issues, and understanding unfamiliar parts of the codebase
You focus on learning system design, understanding business logic, and building quality software
Senior engineers will mentor you on effective AI usage alongside technical skills
Learning & Growth:
AI helps you understand new concepts, technologies, and patterns faster
Use AI to generate boilerplate code while you focus on the logic and design decisions
Learn to articulate your technical approach clearly (which helps both AI and human collaboration)
Develop the critical thinking skills to evaluate and improve AI-generated solutions
Code Quality:
AI assists in writing tests, suggesting improvements, and catching potential issues
You learn to review code critically (whether written by AI or humans) and ensure it meets our standards
Senior engineers help you understand when AI suggestions are good and when they need refinement
Problem-Solving:
AI helps analyze error messages, suggest debugging approaches, and explain complex code
You develop the judgment to know when AI guidance is helpful and when to ask senior engineers
Learn to combine AI assistance with your own reasoning and the team's expertise
Human-AI Partnership in Your Role:
You focus on:
Understanding the business requirements and user needs
Learning system architecture and design patterns
Writing clean, maintainable code (with AI assistance)
Building your technical fundamentals and problem-solving skills
Collaborating with the team and asking great questions
AI assists with:
Code implementation and boilerplate reduction
Test generation and documentation
Understanding error messages and stack traces
Suggesting approaches to technical problems
Explaining unfamiliar code or concepts
You review:
Everything AI produces to ensure it's correct and fits our codebase
Your senior engineers will help you develop this critical thinking skill
Accelerated Learning:
AI 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 For:
We want engineers who are:
Curious and eager to learn new tools and technologies, including AI-assisted development
Critical thinkers who want to understand how things work, not just copy code
Growth-minded about evolving their skills as software development changes
Collaborative and willing to ask questions when they're unsure
Quality-focused and understand that speed doesn't mean lower standards
We're not looking for:
Engineers who want to copy AI-generated code without understanding it
Those who are resistant to learning new tools and workflows
Engineers who can't explain their technical reasoning or approach
Those who see AI as doing the work for them rather than helping them learn and build better
What You’ll Do
Develop backend services using Java and Spring Boot
Build frontend features using React
Write clean, well-tested code following established patterns
Collaborate on feature design and implementation
Work with PostgreSQL databases including spatial data (PostGIS) and multi-tenant architectures
Debug production issues and improve system reliability
Partner with Customer Success to investigate and resolve customer issues
Build domain expertise in routing, billing, and waste management operations
Contribute to documentation and knowledge sharing
Participate in on-call rotation with team support
What We’re Looking For
Required
2–4 years professional software engineering experience
Strong 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 architectures
Solid grasp of data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented design
Familiarity with Git and version control workflows
Experience writing unit tests
Strong communication and collaborative mindset
Comfortable working in a startup environment where priorities shift
Nice to Have
Java and Spring Boot experience
React and TypeScript experience
Cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, or Azure)
Event-driven or messaging systems
Docker and containerization
Exposure to microservices architectures
Domain experience in logistics, SaaS, or billing systems
Our Tech Stack
Backend: Java, Kotlin, Spring Boot, PostgreSQL
Cloud: Google Cloud Platform
Caching: Redis, Firestore
Frontend: React
Mobile: Native Android
Why Join Hauler Hero
Impact: Build software that directly runs real-world hauling operations
Growth: Solve challenging technical problems and grow your engineering skills
Team: Join a collaborative group that values quality and learning
Ownership: Take responsibility for features from design to production
Stability: Well-funded company with strong product-market fit and growing customers
Engineering Principles at Hauler Hero
Ownership over tickets
Practical over perfect
Context over process
Customer empathy
Build for scale
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive salary + equity
Health, dental, vision insurance
Flexible PTO
Remote-first culture
Modern development tools and AI assistants
2+ years software engineering experience; strong backend fundamentals (Java, Python, C#, Go or similar); frontend framework experience (React, Vue, Angular or similar); relational DB experience (PostgreSQL, MySQL); REST API knowledge; Git and unit testing; strong communication.
Key Responsibilities
- developing backend
- building frontend
- debugging production
Skills & Tools
Claude (Opus 4.5), Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Java, Kotlin, Spring Boot, React, TypeScript, PostgreSQL, PostGIS, MySQL, Python, C#, Go, Git, Docker, Redis, Firestore, Google Cloud Platform, AWS, Azure, Native Android
Job Details
- Category: Engineering
- Seniority: Entry Level
- Commitment: Full Time
- Workplace: Remote — New York or United States
- Languages: English
About Hauler Hero
A waste-management SaaS platform that builds route optimization, billing, and AI-driven tools for haulers. — Industry: Information Technology