Software Engineer

Slickshift is building an AI Agent that runs transportation operations. We help trucking and logistics companies eliminate unnecessary costs — not just by catching execution mistakes in real time, but by automating the decisions and workflows that prevent those mistakes altogether. Our AI Agent monitors transport execution vs. plan, detects issues as they happen, and takes action: alerting, coordinating, and increasingly handling operational decisions that used to require manual work. Instead of juggling tools, calls, and spreadsheets, dispatchers operate through a single system that plans, executes, and monitors transport in real time — with AI actively supporting and automating the workflow. The result: fewer errors, faster reactions, and lower costs — without adding operational overhead. We’re a small, experienced team (ex-Base CRM co-founders, Zendesk alumni) building a product in a massive, underserved industry. Why join us Build fast, see real impact We ship continuously. Our users rely on Slick to run their operations—features you build immediately affect real-world decisions and costs.AI is not a feature. It’s a multiplier. We use AI to rethink how logistics software should work. We’re looking for engineers who treat AI tools as leverage—people who can move faster, explore more, and build smarter systems because of it. Massive opportunity Logistics is huge and still runs on outdated software. There’s real space to build something category-defining. Real ownership You own problems end-to-end. Equity is a meaningful part of your compensation. Remote-first We work remotely, with occasional in-person meetups. What you’ll do • Own problems end-to-end: from idea to production to real-world impact • Work across the stack — backend, frontend, and everything in between • Design and build systems that operate in real time (event-driven, high-signal environments) • Use AI tools to accelerate development, decision-making, and product iteration • Build AI-powered features that reduce errors and improve operational efficiency • Collaborate closely with design and product to ship the right solutions • Talk to users and validate whether what you built actually works • Continuously improve how we build — tooling, workflows, and engineering practices Who you are • Senior engineer who can operate independently and take full ownership • Comfortable working across the stack (with a preferred side, but no fear of the other) • You treat AI tools (LLMs, copilots, automation) as a core part of your workflow • You optimize for outcomes, not just clean code • You move fast, but know when to slow down and think deeply • You care about solving real customer problems, not just building systems Requirements • Strong experience building production systems • Strong knowledge of at least one programming language (you pick tools pragmatically, not dogmatically) • Experience with real-time or event-driven architectures (streams, pub/sub) • Comfortable working with data and SQL • Ability to design and deliver end-to-end solutions Nice to have: • Experience with Python/TypeScript • Experience with XMPP (or similar communication protocols) • React • AWS infrastructure What matters most We’re not looking for someone who just writes code. We’re looking for someone who can amplify their impact using AI, move across the stack, and take full ownership of what they build. If you want to build fast, think independently, and push how modern software is created — let’s talk.