About Breakthrough
At Breakthrough, we empower our clients with data, technology, and market knowledge to reduce costs, create efficient networks, and decarbonize transportation. As a strategic partner to our clients, we challenge legacy practices in the $700 billion transportation industry, delivering sustainable fuel and freight products that foster fair partnerships and environmental responsibility.
As a digital product company, our culture thrives on curiosity, autonomy, and purpose-driven innovation. Here, you're not just executing tasks; you're collaborating with a team dedicated to transforming transportation and making a tangible impact on the global economy and the planet.
The Role
As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in developing and enhancing digital products that enable shippers to optimize the way freight moves around the globe. Your expertise will guide the design and implementation of scalable systems, contributing across the stack—from APIs and infrastructure to user interfaces.
We're seeking individuals who excel in collaborative environments, are driven by the "why" behind their work and the core problems they're trying to solve, and are eager to develop innovative solutions while influencing the evolution of our systems, teams, and culture.
“At Breakthrough, we’re figuring out things for the first time; things that no
one else has ever done before” - Engineering leader, Breakthrough
This role is open to work on-site in Green Bay or remote/hybrid options based on relevancy of candidate experience.
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including product owners, designers, and fellow engineers—to build reliable, scalable systems.
- Working closely with our clients, market experts, and the broader Breakthrough team, you will build innovative solutions that solve industry problems.
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Lead the end-to-end design and implementation of new product features and services.
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Learn and apply the latest technologies to our cloud native solutions.
- Write clean, maintainable code accompanied by comprehensive automated tests.
- Review pull requests, mentor other engineers, and elevate the technical standards within the team.
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Contribute to technical strategy, system design, and process improvements.
- Participate in our on-call rotation and support production systems, embracing a shared ownership model.
Learn more about the work you'll do at Breakthrough and our culture here.
This Role Might Be a Great Fit If…
You prioritize writing clean, readable, and testable code, while understanding the importance of pragmatism.
You thrive in collaborative settings, engaging with engineers, product owners, and designers to achieve common goals.
This Role Might Not Be the Best Fit If…
Cross-Functional Teams: You'll be part of an agile team comprised of product owners, designers, QA specialists, and fellow engineers, fostering a holistic approach to product development.
What you bring
You have 10+ years of experience in software engineering, preferably within product-oriented teams (external/client facing solutions).
Proficient in building and deploying applications using modern tools and frameworks
You have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related technical field involving coding (e.g., physics or mathematics), or equivalent technical experience
Adept at navigating ambiguity, simplifying complex problems, and balancing short-term needs with long-term objectives.
Collaborative by nature, you value pairing, whiteboarding sessions, and learning from diverse perspectives.
Passionate about delivering high-quality products that enhance client experiences and drive sustainability in transportation.
Tech We Use
Backend: Python, Postgres
Frontend: Node, React, TypeScript, graphQL
Cloud & Infrastructure: Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Terraform, Docker
Data & Analytics: BigQuery, dbt
Monitoring & Observability: GCP Monitoring
Why Breakthrough
Mission-Driven Work: Engage in projects that have a tangible impact on the economy and the environment. Hear more about our innovation in this video.
Supportive Culture: Experience a workplace that values autonomy, growth, and meaningful contributions.
Leadership Opportunities: Take on roles that allow you to mentor, guide, and shape the future of our products and technological direction.
Established Backing: As a U.S. Venture company, we benefit from a legacy of innovation and a commitment to sustainable practices.
Apply Now
If you're driven to develop smarter, cleaner transportation solutions and want to be part of a team that's making a difference, we'd love to hear from you!
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U.S. Venture will not offer sponsorship for employment status (including, but not limited to, H-1B, TN, E-3, F1, CPT, OPT, STEM OPT, visa status and other employment‑based nonimmigrant visas) for this position. Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis and must not require U.S. Venture’s sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States. In general, U.S. Venture does not sponsor candidates for nonimmigrant visas or permanent residency except when there is a specific business need.
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