SECTION I · THE BRIEF
Brief #28541Updated 20 FEB 2026SAN FRANCISCO, CAGreenhouseFOUNDERS FUND
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Senior Software Engineer

Kargo was founded in 2019 by a Stanford University electrical engineering student. Kargo builds infrastructure for an autonomous supply chain, starting with the loading dock.

Location
San Francisco, CA
Company size
20–50
Posted
4mo ago
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Senior Software Engineer - Kargo

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Job Title
Senior Software Engineer
Job Location
Locations: San Francisco
Job Description

At Kargo, our mission is to build a connective tissue between the physical world of freight and the digital ecosystem used to manage it. We believe that advancements in smart infrastructure are critical to enabling a safer and more efficient future for logistics.  Our loading dock sensor platform verifies all incoming and outgoing freight, aggregating data that enables shippers and carriers to efficiently manage dock operations, switch out suppliers and understand material flow in real time.

We care deeply about delivering the best solutions for our customers. As a member of the Kargo team, you will have the opportunity to develop and deploy tomorrow’s hardware & software solutions and help revolutionize logistics.

Responsibilities

  • Own features and drive them from design, to coding, to testing, and deployment.
  • Work closely with our product and engineer teams, owning a large part of the process from problem understanding to shipping the solution. 
  • Help improve the overall development process and code quality, while identifying technical gaps.

Experience

  • 5+ years experience as a Software Engineer or similar role.
  • Experience in python, edge vision systems or event based processing systems (Kafka).
  • Experience working collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
  • Degree in Computer Science or a related quantitative field.

Kargo is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

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Kargo Headquarters Location

San Francisco, CA

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Kargo Company Size

Between 20 - 50 employees

Kargo Founded Year

2019

Kargo Total Amount Raised

$91,400,000

Kargo Funding Rounds

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  • Series B

    $42,000,000 USD

  • Series Unknown

    $18,400,000 USD

  • Series A

    $25,000,000 USD

  • Seed

    $6,000,000 USD

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