Software Engineer

Sifted is a team of intelligent, creative, and collaborative people leveraging Logistics Intelligence to solve complex problems for shippers. Our software gives shippers the clarity and control they need to make decisions, optimize their operations, and save money. We're changing the way parcel supply chain management is done. And this is just the beginning. We’re driving a transformative shift in the logistics industry, redefining what’s possible for our clients — and AI is at the core of that evolution. At Sifted, we don’t just use AI — we depend on it. Our proprietary SiftedAI platform delivers predictive intelligence and automation that enable businesses to make smarter, faster, and more confident decisions. Internally, every employee is expected to leverage AI to optimize how they think, create, and deliver. We believe mastering AI is fundamental to our speed, excellence, and competitive edge. Be part of a company that created a category and is continuously building. If you get excited about defining market verticals and making an impact, Sifted is the place for you. Join us and be part of something extraordinary. Sifted Software Engineers’ goals are to develop the next generation of our solutions. The work includes planning, designing, building, testing, documenting, deploying, and maintaining software, data structures, and information systems. This person thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a track record of creating alignment and inspiring trust with their peers and with the business stakeholders. She/he will be able to work in a high-performing team with deep capabilities to build a dynamic software platform based on best practices, one that can be easily adapted to meet the rapidly changing needs of a growing company focused on market dominance. This role will be responsible for working closely with product owners and stakeholders to define scope, gather requirements, and implement new software solutions and product features. This role will also have a strong influence on the application design and architecture. You'll spend your first months modernizing our foundation so the team can move fast on AI-driven features. We value learning, risk-taking, and the effort that will drive Sifted to the next level. If you’re ready to work in a fun, fast-paced, start-up-like environment, let's chat! Requirements Actively leverage AI tools (GitHub Copilot, Claude, Cursor, etc.) in daily development workflows — not as a novelty, but as a core productivity practice* Ability to evaluate, integrate, and maintain AI/LLM-powered features in production applications, including prompt design, model selection, and output validation Comfortable working with AI-generated code — reviewing it critically, refactoring it, and knowing when not to use it Translate business needs to technical specifications* Design, develop, and continuously improve scalable software solutions* Full-stack application and infrastructure development* Contribute to all aspects of software development, test automation, and deployment pipelines* Collaborate in teams consisting of engineers, product managers, data scientists, and analysts* Develop and implement techniques and processes to improve software quality, cost-effectiveness, and improve feedback loops* A desire to learn new business processes and technologies, and excellent problem-solving skills Rapidly apply lessons learned, and the desire to collaborate across the organization* Desired Skills and Experience 2+ years full-stack software engineering experience Experience integrating LLM APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic, AWS Bedrock, Azure OpenAI, etc.) into real applications Familiarity with AI/ML concepts relevant to software engineering — embeddings, RAG pipelines, vector databases (Pinecone, pgvector, etc.) Exposure to AI orchestration tools like LangChain, LlamaIndex, or similar Understanding of AI cost management and latency tradeoffs in production Thorough understanding of C# and its core principles Proficient with SQL Familiarity with Amazon Web Services, such as EC2, S3, and Lambda Experience utilizing DevOps tools such as: Jenkins, Terraform, Cloudformation, CDK, AWS CodePipelines, Bitbucket Pipelines, or Azure DevOps Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to take initiative and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment Familiarity with security best practices, knowledge, and implementation What We Provide Well capitalized Private Equity investor focused on Growth Best-in-class compensation package and an unmatched comprehensive benefit program Flexibility to achieve and accomplish results Extremely collaborative work environment across teams to drive results Culture is built on how we improve people’s lives *Denotes an essential function/qualification of the role. #J-18808-Ljbffr