--- title: 'Software Engineer at Hauler Hero Inc.' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/software-engineer-hauler-hero-inc-united-states-m73pe61nxnj5' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-12' --- # Software Engineer at Hauler Hero Inc. - **Company:** Hauler Hero Inc. - **Location:** United States - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** remote - **Posted:** 2026-06-23 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-12 - **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/hauler-hero/6680d012-006b-433e-830b-6d45cd3a2a31 ## Job description ## 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 ## About Hauler Hero Inc. ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Hauler Hero provides cloud-based software for waste and recycling haulers to streamline dispatching, billing, routing, and customer management. - **Entity Type**: Private (Series A stage) - **Headquarters**: New York, New York, United States - **Founded**: 2020 - **Founders**: Mark Hoadley & Ben Sikma ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Waste management software / Waste and recycling technology - **Target customers**: B2B – commercial and residential waste haulers (SMB to mid-market) - **Mission**: To bring world-class technology to waste and recycling professionals who have been underserved by Silicon Valley, making their essential work easier. ## Products & Services - **Hauler Hero Platform**: Cloud-based SaaS for dispatching, route management, billing, mobile driver app, customer management, and real-time analytics. Includes a tablet app for drivers and a customer portal. - **Hero Vision** (in development): AI-powered automatic pickup documentation. - **Hero Chat** (in development): AI-powered customer communication that answers common questions. - **Hero Routing** (in development): AI-driven real-time route optimization. ## Market Standing - **Valuation**: Not publicly disclosed - **Key Metric**: Total funding $28M (approx. $27,956,999) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Frontier Growth (led Series A), I2BF Global Ventures (led Seed round), and other undisclosed investors. - **Growth Signals**: - 250+ haulers across the US using the software. - 82.1% headcount growth YoY (34 employees as of mid-2026). - Expanded to 5 countries (US, Argentina, Colombia, UAE, Brazil). - Recent $16M Series A (Feb 2026) and $10M Seed (Dec 2024). - Multiple AI features in active development and testing with partners. ## Competitive Advantages - **Deeply specialized**: Solely focused on waste and recycling haulers, a niche largely ignored by big tech. - **Modern cloud-native platform**: Replaces legacy/paper-based processes with an intuitive, mobile-first experience. - **AI pipeline**: Early investment in AI features (Vision, Chat, Routing) that could provide a significant edge. - **Founder expertise**: Founders have built billion-dollar software companies serving blue-collar industries. ## Strategic Focus - **AI integration**: Bringing computer vision, conversational AI, and intelligent routing to waste operations. - **Scale and customer growth**: Doubling down on the US market while expanding internationally. - **Product depth**: Enhancing real-time data, integrations (e.g., scale integration with TruckScales), and automation to reduce manual work for haulers. ## Why Work Here - **Mission-driven**: Opportunity to build software for essential workers who keep communities clean and safe. - **High-growth environment**: 82% headcount growth, recent funding, and a small team (34 people) mean outsized impact. - **Culture**: Described as collaborative, ego-free, and fast-moving – “the best idea wins.” - **Remote/Hybrid**: Offices in New York (HQ) and San Diego; roles appear to be a mix of in-office and remote (based on job postings). - **Engineering leadership**: Head of Engineering (Giriraj Bhojak) and VP of Data Engineering (Eric Seal) indicate a strong technical backbone. - **Perks**: Not explicitly listed, but the company emphasizes work-life balance and modern tools. ## Sources 1. [haulerhero.com](https://www.haulerhero.com/) 2. [haulerhero.com/company](https://www.haulerhero.com/company) 3. [linkedin.com/company/haulerhero](https://www.linkedin.com/company/haulerhero) 4. [bloomberg.com/profile/company/2535666D:US](https://www.bloomberg.com/profile/company/2535666D:US) 5. 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