Senior Software Engineer - Golang

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Company Introduction

Airspace is a tech‑enabled freight forwarder that’s redefining how the world’s most critical packages are delivered. Headquartered in Carlsbad, California, Airspace has employees who are based around the world and a European headquarters in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. As a recognized leader in AI and machine learning, our team leverages data and patented technology to coordinate logistics across a global network of drivers and airlines. Our goal is to deliver those packages that are truly mission‑critical in a way that is faster, more transparent, more secure, and more accountable than ever before. The items we deliver range from organs for transplant to parts for critical machinery, including grounded aircraft and highly sensitive components such as semiconductors. Airspace has been rated one of America’s best Startup Employers, listed as one of CNBC’s Disruptor 50 companies, and featured as an Innovation and Disruption leader by CBS News. Airspace has the support of leading investors such as Telstra Ventures, HarbourVest Partners, Defy Partners, DBL Partners, and Scale Ventures, and has raised more than $140 million to date.

About the Role

The core services team at Airspace takes on some of the most important problems in our growing company. Our Golang‑based microservices utilize machine learning and optimization techniques to enable key business capabilities such as route planning, risk management, and vehicle dispatching. Airspace’s R&D team is looking for a naturally curious and adept developer to help build these critical, performant systems. The ideal candidate is proficient in Go, but will be capable of making meaningful contributions to any part of our platform.

What You’ll Do

• Design, build, and maintain software for our Golang‑based microservices
• Work in an iterative, data‑driven environment that favors experimentation and feedback
• Productionize and apply machine learning models to solve unstructured business problems
• Research, implement, and integrate domain‑relevant algorithms
• Collaborate with a team of smart, friendly engineers to develop impactful solutions unique to logistics

What We’re Looking For

• 7+ years of experience building production‑grade backend systems with Go, Python, Java, C, C++, Ruby or comparable language. Go is heavily preferred.
• A strong understanding of CS fundamentals, including data structures, algorithms, concurrency, and time vs space trade‑off
• Experience building cloud‑native microservices and distributed systems
• Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills, with a strong sense of ownership
• Familiarity with machine learning and/or mathematical optimization is a plus
• Familiarity with logistics (route planning, ride sharing, risk profiling) is a plus

Compensation

• Salary Range: $140k ~ $180k
• High‑quality health, dental, and vision plan options
• Unlimited PTO
• 401K with company match

Core Values

• We are One Team. We believe we all accomplish more when we are working together.
• We make an Impact. We are determined to have a positive influence on our environment, our customers, our industry, and our world.
• We are Passionate. We care deeply about our mission and are not afraid to raise the bar.
• We are Transparent. We pride ourselves on having open, honest, and sincere communication with our team and customers.
• We are Innovative. We never settle and are always striving to improve our product, service, and ourselves.

About Airspace

From life‑saving organs to essential machinery components, Airspace is trusted by the world’s largest companies and most critical healthcare organizations to move their most time‑sensitive shipments on time, every time. Our proprietary AI‑powered platform is the most advanced of its kind—awarded and protected by multiple patents, it provides speed, reliability, and transparency unrivaled in time‑critical logistics. We are thinkers, builders, and doers; from building and deploying AI in the world to assembling a world‑class operations team, Airspace is on a hypergrowth trajectory while remaining hyper‑focused on the needs of our customers and team members. With offices in the United States in Carlsbad, CA and in Europe in Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Stockholm, and London, we are rapidly scaling into new markets and industries while continuing to innovate and maximize value for our customers. Backed by leading investors including Telstra, HarbourVest, Prologis, Qualcomm, Defy, and others, Airspace has raised $140 M to date.

Airspace is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Additionally, Airspace participates in the E‑Verify program for all locations.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Industries: Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage