Full-Time

Software Engineer 1

Posted on 5/16/2026

U.S. Venture

U.S. Venture

501-1,000 employees

Diversified energy and transportation solutions distributor

No salary listed

No H1B Sponsorship

Appleton, WI, USA

In Person

Category
Software Engineering (1)
Required Skills
Agile
Python
JavaScript
React.js
Software Testing
Git
Data Structures & Algorithms
ASP.NET
SQL
Java
Postgres
TypeScript
.NET
Vue.js
SCRUM
REST APIs
DevOps
AngularJS
HTML/CSS
Requirements
  • 1–3 years of professional software engineering experience, OR a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field with relevant internship, project, or research experience
  • Educational or work experience designing and implementing software solutions in one or more modern languages such as C#, TypeScript, JavaScript, Python, or Java
  • Working knowledge of modern web development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript, REST APIs); exposure to .NET, ASP.NET, or modern front-end frameworks (React, Angular, or Vue) is welcome
  • Exposure to building applications connected to relational databases (e.g., SQL Server, PostgreSQL) and a working understanding of basic SQL
  • Exposure to programming techniques, algorithms, data structures, object-oriented programming, version control (Git), and Agile methodologies
  • Educational or hands-on experience using AI coding agents and assistants (such as GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, Cursor, or similar tools) as part of the software development workflow
  • Aggressive intellectual curiosity — demonstrated through self-directed learning, side projects, open-source contributions, technical writing, or other evidence of going beyond the assignment
  • Strong written and verbal communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
  • Ability to work both independently and as a contributing member of a collaborative scrum team
Responsibilities
  • Analyze requirements, design, code, debug, and review applications, leveraging AI coding agents and modern developer tooling to amplify productivity and quality
  • Apply unit, integration, and regression testing techniques to ensure quality of deployed applications, contributing to a strong test-first engineering culture
  • Participate fully in a product-centric, agile scrum team — including sprint planning, daily standups, refinement, reviews, and retrospectives — with a continuous-delivery mindset
  • Continually improve applications through performance tuning, balancing, usability, and automation
  • Support, maintain and document developed applications and interfaces
  • Integrate software with existing systems
  • Evaluate and experiment with new technologies, frameworks, and AI tooling, bringing well-reasoned recommendations back to the team
  • Actively plan and manage projects
  • Comply to established standards
  • Live our values of High Performance, Caring Relationships, Strategic Foresight, and Entrepreneurial Spirit
  • Find A Better Way by championing continuous improvement and quality control efforts to identify opportunities to innovate and improve efficiency, accuracy, and standardization
  • Continuously learn and develop self professionally
  • Support corporate efforts for safety, government compliance, and all other company policies & procedures
  • Perform other related duties as required and assigned
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience working in a product-centric, agile scrum environment with product owners, designers, and engineers collaborating on a shared backlog
  • Exposure to a best-in-class software engineering culture — code reviews, automated testing, CI/CD, observability, and a strong bias toward shipping
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure preferred), containerization, and modern DevOps practices
  • Interest in or exposure to indirect tax, financial services, regulated SaaS, or other compliance-driven domains

U.S. Venture is a diversified energy and transportation solutions provider made up of six divisions: U.S. Oil, U.S. AutoForce, U.S. Lubricants, U.S. Gain, Breakthrough, and IGEN. It distributes and sells products and services such as fuel, tire and auto parts, lubricants, and sustainable energy solutions. The company works through direct sales and long-term contracts, delivering tailored offerings for individual customers and large enterprises. Each division targets a specific market segment, enabling precise supply and service to clients. The company distinguishes itself by combining a broad portfolio with a focus on efficiency, technology, and sustainability, alongside active community involvement and strong relationships with employees, customers, and partners. Its goal is to provide reliable energy and transportation resources while reducing environmental impact and helping customers operate more efficiently through innovative practices and partnerships.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$97.3M

Headquarters

Appleton, Wisconsin

Founded

1951

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • $80 million 222 Building investment houses 650 employees by late 2025.
  • Appleton approves $2.1 million TIF incentive after tax collection.
  • 75-year history drives innovation in renewable energy and logistics.

What critics are saying

  • Renovation delays in 1952 222 Building disrupt 600 employee integration within 6 months.
  • EV adoption shrinks U.S. Oil petroleum margins 15-30% by 2029.
  • Kimberly facility vacancy erodes $15-25 million value in 12 months.

What makes U.S. Venture unique

  • Six divisions deliver tailored energy, auto parts, lubricants, and sustainable solutions.
  • Breakthrough empowers shippers with data-driven decarbonization and efficiency technologies.
  • IGEN handles tax compliance lifecycles for energy and transportation clients.

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Health Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Remote Work Options

Tuition Reimbursement

Company News

The Post-Crescent
Jul 29th, 2025
What's the history of Appleton's tallest building? A quick look at the 222 Building

U.S. Venture will soon relocate its headquarters to downtown Appleton in the 222 Building on West College Avenue.

U.S. Venture
Oct 4th, 2024
U.S. Venture Achieves Top Five Spot on Deloitte's 2024 Wisconsin 75 List

APPLETON, WI - October 4, 2024 - U.S. Venture, Inc. whose vision is to be the very best provider of transportation products, sustainability solutions, and insight driving the world forward, proudly secures another top five spot on Deloitte's 2024 Wisconsin 75 list.

The Post-Crescent
Aug 26th, 2024
222 Building recognized for Art Deco architecture and ties to Aid Association for Lutherans

U.S. Venture hired John Cramer and Lara Ramsey of Ramsey Historic Consultants of Chicago to research the significance of the building and to prepare the building's nomination for the state and national registers.

NBC 26
Mar 21st, 2024
U.S. Venture Development Agreement secures headquarters coming to Appleton

U.S. Venture is planning to employ more than 600 employees to work in the new headquarters building following the completion of a full renovation.

The Post-Crescent
Mar 19th, 2024
Appleton offers $2.1 million to convince U.S. Venture to move its headquarters from Kimberly

U.S. Venture estimates that it will invest $56 million in the headquarters, including the purchase price and renovation.

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