Junior Software Engineer

Rose Rocket is a market leader in Transportation Management Software. We're a startup going after the $700+ billion dollar trucking industry, leading the shift to SaaS while revolutionizing the way trucking companies sell, service, and innovate. We are a "more human, less corporate" culture that is built around doing work that matters, winning as a team, and celebrating success. We'd love to hear from you if you want to build this with us.

We understand that joining a team is one of the most important decisions you make , and adding a team member is one of the most important decisions we'll make. Through our process, we want you to get to know us and understand how you approach problems, learn, and what motivates you. 

We are looking for a Junior Software Engineer who is eager to join a dynamic, innovative team and make a real impact in the fast-paced logistics industry. We are an AI Native Engineering organization and are trailblazing software development practices that integrate deeply and pragmatically with the latest AI tools.

Join us in building the backbone of Rose Rocket's next-gen logistics platform Whether you're creating the scalable frameworks that power our system or using those tools to deliver customer-facing features, you'll work with cutting-edge tech that's transforming the logistics industry. You'll design, build, and ship high-impact functionality—from platform foundations to the features that directly solve our customers' toughest problems.

Why you'll love this job:

• Work alongside experienced engineers in a mentorship-driven environment where learning is built into how we work.

• Deliver key features from concept to delivery and see how your work directly enhances the world of trucking.

• Collaborate with product-focused, cross-functional teams that encourage experimentation and continuous growth.

• Experiment and learn with the latest AI-assisted coding tools and integrate them into your day-to-day workflow.

Technologies that we use (that you'll be exposed to):

• Backend: NodeJS, NestJS, Typescript

• Frontend: React, Redux, Websockets

• Database: PostgreSQL, Redis, DynamoDB, Elasticsearch

• Infrastructure: AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, Github actions

What you need to succeed:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer or Software Engineering, or a related field.

• Experience with AI-assisted coding tools (Claude, Cursor, Cline, Windsurf) - or eagerness to learn them..

• Experience with agile project management tools (JIRA, Asana, Linear, or equivalent).

• Proficiency with Git and have a solid understanding of version control best practices.

Don't sweat it if you don't have everything listed above. We believe in growth and curiosity. If you have some of these qualities and are excited about this opportunity, then we want to hear from you

Perks & Benefits at Rose Rocket

A comprehensive benefits program + health care spending account

Parental leave top-up - read about it here

Stock option plan

A Macbook and a sweet tech equipment combo to get you started

Start with three weeks of vacation (with an option to purchase an additional week every year) + winter holidays office closure and 3 personal days

Downtown Toronto office complete with an in-house coffee shop, music room, library and a few other lifestyle perks that keep our days fun

Equal Employment Opportunity

Rose Rocket does not discriminate in hiring or terms and conditions of employment because of an individual's race, ancestry, colour, place of origin, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, family status or marital status, or any other protected category recognized by provincial or federal laws.

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