[Hiring] Senior Full Stack Software Engineer @Parade

Role Description

We're scaling quickly and looking for a Senior Fullstack Engineer (backend-focused) to help us build and scale the core systems that power truckload freight across the United States.

• This isn't just another engineering role: You'll be working on backend systems that handle millions of carrier quotes and thousands of automated transactions weekly.
• You'll contribute to infrastructure that enables freight brokers to achieve 50%+ digitization of loads, fundamentally reshaping the $800B+ U.S. trucking industry.
• You'll have the chance to directly influence Parade's product roadmap as we build out next-generation AI tools like CoDriver, our GenAI-powered suite that automates carrier sales and email operations, accelerating automation from weeks to days.
• You'll own critical architectural decisions that impact our ability to scale from Series B to market leadership.
• We need strong backend engineering leadership to ensure our systems scale reliably, securely, and elegantly while maintaining the speed that sets us apart.

Qualifications

• 5+ years professional software development experience, with strong backend depth.
• Proficiency in Python3 and microservice architectures; experience with Django/Django Rest Framework/FastAPI is a plus.
• Solid experience designing and scaling distributed systems and APIs.
• Familiarity with relational (PostgreSQL) databases and data modeling at scale.
• Proficient and excited about using AI-powered coding tools (e.g., ClaudeCode, GitHub Copilot) to accelerate development and improve code quality.
• Comfortable contributing across the stack, but energized by backend challenges.
• Strong communication and mentorship skills.
• Bonus: Experience with freight/logistics or B2B SaaS platforms.

Requirements

• Backend: Python3, Django, Django Rest Framework, FastAPI for AI services.
• Frontend: React/NextJS/Typescript, MUI.
• Infrastructure: Kubernetes on GCP, event-driven architecture.
• Databases: PostgreSQL (PostGIS), BigQuery, Redis.

Benefits

• Fully remote, with annual company offsites at fun locations.
• Competitive compensation with meaningful equity.
• Generous PTO and sick leave.