Backend Software Engineer – Internship

At Kargo, our mission is to build a connective tissue between the physical world of freight and the digital ecosystem used to manage it. We believe that advancements in smart infrastructure are critical to enabling a safer and more efficient future for logistics.  Our loading dock sensor platform verifies all incoming and outgoing freight, aggregating data that enables shippers and carriers to efficiently manage dock operations, switch out suppliers and understand material flow in real time.

We care deeply about delivering the best solutions for our customers. As a member of the Kargo team, you will have the opportunity to develop and deploy tomorrow’s hardware & software solutions and help revolutionize logistics.

*Note: This is an unpaid internship for 3 months with the potential of being converted to a full time position at the end of the internship.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with experienced software engineers on backend projects. These projects can involve:

  • Developing features on services of the entire backend system.
  • Building components and integrating them with our in-house computer vision models.
  • Developing software services to enhance data flow and to improve the quality of our products.
  • Work cross functionally to build tools and platforms, automate processes, speed up data delivery, and work on the cloud infrastructure with a focus on performance monitoring. 
  • Write high-quality, efficient, and scalable code in languages such as Python, JavaScript, etc.
    • Participate in code reviews and contribute to the improvement of our coding standards.
    • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and test new features and improvements.
  • Communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders, providing regular updates and progress reports.

Experience

• Degree (B.S or M.S) in Computer Science or related degree. 
• Experience in Python.
• Strong collaborative skills, analytical skills, & great attention to detail.
• Willingness to take on a variety of software projects with a proactive attitude.