As a Senior Software Engineer, you will design and implement AI technologies to address complex logistics challenges and mentor team members.
About Us
Upwell is an Order-to-Cash platform for Logistics. Our platform combines practical AI applications with deep logistics expertise to automate complex freight processes, from document processing to predictive analytics. We focus on leveraging the rapidly evolving AI landscape to solve concrete supply chain challenges.
Position Overview
As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll implement proven AI technologies to solve complex transportation challenges - from automating freight document processing to creating intelligent rating systems. You'll work at the intersection of modern AI capabilities and tangible business problems that impact global supply chains.
What You'll Do
- Design and implement features using our modern tech stack (NextJS, React, TypeScript) that intelligently solve logistics challenges
- Integrate AI services and models into logistics workflows to automate manual processes, including document processing for BOLs, PODs, and freight invoices
- Create intelligent systems for rate optimization and carrier matching using available AI tools
- Implement efficient integrations with TMS systems (McLeod, Descartes, MercuryGate)
- Design scalable architectures that effectively combine logistics workflows with AI capabilities
- Lead technical discussions and mentor team members on AI integration
Requirements
- 5+ years of software development experience with modern web applications
- Deep expertise in TypeScript and React, with strong understanding of modern web architecture
- Experience integrating AI services and APIs into production applications
- Strong foundation in software engineering principles and system design
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience
- Enthusiasm for applying practical AI solutions to real-world logistics challenges
What Will Set You Apart
- Experience implementing AI solutions in logistics or supply chain
- Knowledge of transportation industry workflows and data structures
- Experience with document processing and OCR systems
- Familiarity with AI-powered development tools (Cursor, Windsurf, GitHub Copilot)
- Background in logistics automation and TMS systems (Descartes Aljex, Tai, Revenova, McLeod, MercuryGate, Trimble, etc.)
- Experience with accounting system integrations such as QuickBooks Desktop, QuickBooks Online, Sage, Netsuite, etc.
- Track record of successful systems integration in production environments
Benefits
- Competitive salary and equity package
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Professional development budget
- Flexible PTO policy
Location. Must be located full time in Omaha (Elkhorn) Nebraska.
- Join us in building the next generation of intelligent freight management solutions that make global supply chains more efficient through practical applications of AI technology.
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