Hemut (YC X25)

At Hemut , we’re rethinking how logistics works — with software that’s fast, intelligent, and (mostly) doesn’t crash. We’re building AI-powered systems that automate freight operations, optimize routes, and make dispatching less of a guessing game and more of a science. As a Software Engineer , you’ll be part of a small, high-impact team where everyone ships production code, debates architecture in Slack threads, and occasionally celebrates deployments with memes. Your work will span APIs, web interfaces, AI integrations, and data pipelines — the real stuff that keeps trucks (and people) moving. The Hemut Story and a Quick Intro Cheema (Founder & CEO) started in trucking at 16 years old as a means to escape homelessness , eventually scaling to management of a 12-truck fleet Afterwards, he gained further experience in logistics and international shipping through starting an ethnic grocery store and restaurant 6 months ago, Cheema founded Hemut to solve the inefficiencies he faced during his 6 years in trucking with the new AI capabilities that were becoming available He sold the restaurant and grocery store to bootstrap Hemut , and gained acceptance into YC with his technical co-founder, Anthony Now looking for motivated individuals to grow alongside the company for the next 10 years and make a real impact Tech Stack Frontend: Next.js, React Native, Tailwind CSS, WebSocket/Socket.io Backend: FastAPI, Pydantic, JWT, Celery + Redis Database: PostgreSQL, Redis, S3-compatible storage AI/ML: RAG pipelines, Pinecone, OpenAI APIs, LangChain Voice/Automation: Vapi, Twilio, ElevenLabs, N8N Cloud & Infra: AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, SageMaker), Docker, GitHub Actions, Terraform Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain production-grade web and backend systems Implement real-time communication systems and WebSocket-based APIs Architect and optimize database schemas, search, and caching layers Build and integrate AI-driven features into Hemut’s logistics and automation stack Collaborate on architectural decisions and contribute to system scalability and reliability Conduct code reviews, write tests, and ensure high-quality engineering standards Participate in DevOps operations including deployment automation, monitoring, and debugging Research and implement emerging tools or frameworks that improve performance and productivity Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience Proficiency in Python (FastAPI preferred), JavaScript/TypeScript, and SQL Experience with REST APIs, async programming, and scalable system design Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS preferred) and containerization (Docker) Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and backend architecture Bonus: Exposure to AI/ML integrations, vector databases, or workflow automation tools Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in a remote team Why Hemut? Impact: Your work directly shapes the infrastructure used by real-world logistics operators Ownership: Build full-stack features end-to-end and see them go live Mentorship: Work directly with founders and senior engineers who value speed and clarity Innovation: Be part of a team merging AI reasoning with logistics automation Growth: Learn system design, architecture, and modern scaling techniques Culture: Remote-friendly, fast-moving, and built around collaboration and learning If you’re passionate about building production systems that combine engineering precision with AI innovation, Hemut is where you’ll make an impact. Apply today! Application: https://www.ycombinator.com/companies/hemut/jobs/iK31Hos-software-engineer