Full-Time
Software Engineer
Infrastructure, Data Platform
Baton Trucking
51-200 employees
Reduces detention via 24/7 drop yards
Compensation Overview
$162k - $216k/yr
San Francisco, CA, USA
Hybrid
Hybrid schedule: remote Mon and Fri; in-office Tue–Thu.
Bachelor's, Master's
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- Demonstrates experience with real-time data systems
- Relational table modeling and Event driven pipeline architecture
- Working familiarity with SQL: Query Performance Analysis, Optimization, and Construction
- Advanced proficiency coding in python
- Design and maintain a robust data streaming and messaging architecture.
- Ownership of our near real-time data streaming platform.
- Act as a technical liaison to ensure alignment of data strategies with business goals.
- Take charge of the entire data landscape, encompassing near real-time data ingestion, sophisticated processing, and efficient data consumption strategies.
- Collaborate closely with data stakeholders to simplify and solve complex data challenges, transforming them into scalable and maintainable technical solutions.
- Everything from developing and maintaining data pipelines, enhancing data models, to refining API layers.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
- 3-5 years of Software Engineering experience, with a preference for backgrounds in event-driven architecture or real-time data streaming
- Demonstrated interest or experience in the freight and logistics industry, with a keen understanding of its data-driven challenges and opportunities.
- Strong foundation in data analytics and big data technologies, with the ability to leverage these skills to drive insights and operational efficiencies
Baton Trucking manages a network of drop zones and trailer pools designed to eliminate the hours truck drivers spend waiting to load or unload cargo. Long-haul drivers drop their trailers at these 24/7 secured yards so local drivers can handle the final delivery, allowing the long-haul driver to pick up a new load and depart in as little as 15 minutes. Unlike competitors that focus solely on digital tracking, Baton provides physical infrastructure and a relay model that decouples the long-haul journey from warehouse appointments. The company's goal is to increase driver productivity and reduce supply chain waste by expanding this network of drop zones to major transit hubs across the country.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Series A
Total Funding
$13.8M
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
Founded
2019
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Baton.io updated May 16, 2026, showing active product investment inside Ryder.
- Ryder promotes Baton to 50,000+ customers and $10B freight under management.
- RyderShare’s real-time visibility and exception management match urgent shipper demand for faster resolution.
What critics are saying
- project44 and FourKites dominate freight visibility, squeezing RyderShare’s differentiation by 2026.
- Ryder filed 21 WARN notices affecting 2,567 workers through July 2026, signaling cost pressure.
- If Ryder de-prioritizes Baton amid integration work, Baton becomes a thin internal tool.
What makes Baton Trucking unique
- Ryder owns Baton since August 31, 2022, embedding product inside a Fortune 500 operator.
- Baton powers RyderShare, a single-pane visibility layer with real-time tracking and audit trails.
- Baton’s software directly targets detention, routing, and scheduling, not generic logistics dashboards.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Hybrid Work Options
Performance Bonus
Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
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Design as a profession is a relatively new animal for the freight industry, which has focused on assets and operations, less so on how a given TMS might
Baton releases case study demonstrating efficiency gains as the last-mile startup builds out tech-enabled network of trailer drop yards and local drivers.
Baton co-founder Andrew Berberick explains how truckers can regain time and cover more freight through an elastic model of on-demand capacity.