Junior Software Engineer

**About Canals** ================ Canals is a fully remote, profitable startup transforming the industrial supply chain ($10T industry) with AI. Our platform seamlessly integrates with the systems distributors already use, automating tedious tasks and reducing failure points in moving physical goods across the globe. We’re a 70\-person team (\~45 in engineering), located across North and South America. **The Role** ============ Our customer base is growing fast, and we’re looking for a Junior Software Engineer eager to learn and grow with us. You’ll work alongside experienced engineers building scalable, high\-performance systems that solve real\-world problems in logistics and automation. This is a great opportunity to gain exposure to modern engineering practices, real customers, and a product that delivers measurable business impact. **What You’ll Do** ================== * Work closely with senior engineers to design, build, and maintain backend systems that power our platform. * Contribute to feature development, bug fixes, and performance improvements. * Participate in code reviews, testing, and documentation to ensure quality and maintainability. * Collaborate with product and design teams to bring ideas from concept to production. * Learn new tools and technologies, and grow into greater ownership over time. **What You'll Bring** ===================== * Typically, 0–2 years of professional experience as a software engineer (internships or projects count!). * Solid programming fundamentals and familiarity with at least one backend language (Go, Python, Node, etc.). * Curiosity and a desire to understand how complex systems fit together. * Eagerness to learn from others and contribute to a collaborative, high\-performing team. * Strong communication and problem\-solving skills. * Interest in startups, AI, or logistics a plus. **Why Join Canals** =================== * **We're profitable:** stability without the chaos of venture pivots. * **Real\-world impact:** your work improves global supply chains, saving customers time and reducing waste. * **Strong engineering culture:** we invest in quality and documentation to keep moving fast sustainably. * **Culture of ownership:** moving fast while putting quality first * **Remote\-first, flexible work environment** across North and South America. * **Stellar product\-market fit** with tons of customer love * **All star team** with diverse backgrounds to collaborate with and learn from *Canals.ai is an equal opportunity employer. In addition to EEO being the law, it is a policy that is fully consistent with our principles. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, pregnancy or age.*