Full-Time
Senior Software Engineer – Technical Lead
Full Stack
Baton Trucking
51-200 employees
Reduces detention via 24/7 drop yards
Compensation Overview
$200k - $250k/yr
San Francisco, CA, USA
Hybrid
Hybrid: remote Mondays and Fridays; on-site Tuesdays–Thurs at Hayes Valley, San Francisco.
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- 5+ years of full-stack software development experience with web application architecture and design patterns for complex enterprise applications
- Advanced proficiency in Python with a track record of building intuitive, responsive, and fast web interfaces
- Proven experience leading complex technical projects, involving multiple engineers and/or dependencies on other teams
- Experience in managing complex backend services & infrastructure in high-growth environments
- Familiarity with web development best practices, and demonstrated ability to discuss engineering and product tradeoffs
- Proficiency with frontend languages and technologies such as Typescript and React
- Plan and execute project milestones, identifying and mitigating risks and swiftly resolving issues as they arise to deliver high-quality work
- Develop backend application layers and data models, ensuring robust functionality, security, and scalability. Our current tech stack includes Python 3, GraphQL, and FastAPI
- Build and maintain frontend interfaces using React and TypeScript, ensuring an exceptional user experience and high performance across all platforms
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand end-user requirements, create effective project plans, and deliver effective technical solutions
- Mentor and provide feedback to junior team members to promote continuous learning and improvement
- Continually stay up-to-date with industry trends and technologies to ensure our technology stack remains current and competitive
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
- Experience working with AWS or similar cloud-based services
- Experience refactoring and migrating legacy systems
- Strong foundation in first principles thinking to drive problem-solving and innovation
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
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- 98.2% on-time performance boosts driver productivity and reliability.
- Expansion to Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas increases market coverage.
- RyderVentures' 2021 investment proves seamless integration success.
What critics are saying
- Convoy's AI matching captures 15% more loads than drop zones.
- Uber Freight's 2025 virtual pools halve Baton's time advantage.
- TuSimple's Q2 2026 Level 4 autonomy eliminates driver detention.
What makes Baton Trucking unique
- Baton uses AI platform to optimize freight networks and reduce empty miles.
- Strategic drop zones in Los Angeles cut city dwell time to 15 minutes.
- Acquired by Ryder in 2022, leveraging 260k trucks for scale.
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Company News
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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.