Mudflap
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Software Engineer, Ruby on Rails
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Mudflap
Mudflap serves the $800B trucking industry, the backbone of the U.S. economy. Our market‑leading payment products help truckers save thousands of dollars on fuel (their #1 business expense), while providing our fuel stop partners with access to new, hard‑to‑reach customers. We're a fast‑growing marketplace business looking for a new exceptional junior engineer to join our transactions and payments team.
Work Location This can be a fully remote position. While we operate across multiple time zones, most collaboration happens during Pacific Time working hours. Candidates should be able to work a schedule aligned with the PT time zone.
Expectations
Build features for our transactions and payments systems using Ruby on Rails
Implement APIs and endpoints following established patterns and guidance
Write clean, well‑tested and maintainable code with attention to edge cases
Debug and fix issues within your area of responsibility
Collaborate in code reviews to improve your skills and learn best practices
Document your work to support knowledge sharing
Take ownership of small to medium features from implementation to deployment
Learn our domain‑specific knowledge in payments and transaction processing
Be flexible and adapt to the changing needs of a startup environment
Experience (What we look for)
1-2 years of professional software development experience
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent
Familiarity with Ruby on Rails or similar web frameworks
Ability to work with SQL databases, including writing queries with joins and understanding indexes
Knowledge of Git version control workflows
Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail
Eagerness to learn and grow as a software engineer
Good communication skills and team collaboration abilities
Interest in financial technology and payment systems is a plus
Our Stack
Backend/API – Ruby on Rails
Database – Postgres / AWS Aurora
Web – Vue.js and REST
iOS – Native (Swift)
Android – Native (Kotlin)
Hosted on – AWS, deployed as containers on ECS
CI/CD – CircleCI pipeline
Perks and Benefits (What we offer)
Competitive salary and equity in a high‑growth startup
Multiple health benefit options
Responsible Time Off
401(k) matching
Opportunities and support for major career growth
Annual Company off‑site event (Mudfest!)
The salary range for this role is $149,000 - $165,000. This information reflects a base salary range for this position based on current market data, which may be subject to change as new market data becomes available. The candidate's skills, experience, and other relevant factors will determine the exact compensation.
Company overview (Who we are) Mudflap is on a mission to transform the trucking and logistics industry by leveling the playing field for owner operators and small fleets. Backed by top‑tier venture investors, including QED, Matrix Partners, Commerce Ventures, NFX, and 500 Startups and included in the Forbes Fintech 50 list, Mudflap offers fleet fuel management solutions. Our core team hails from Disney, Uber, Procore, DoorDash, Google, Meta, Capital One, and Brex.
Core values
Be Customer Obsessed:
We deeply understand customer needs and put our customers at the center of everything we do
Make it Count:
Act like an owner by focusing on the impact of your work
Find a Way:
Be a creative problem solver who pushes past roadblocks to win for our customers and our teammates
Sweat the Details:
We keep our standards high and achieve them by paying attention to every detail
Be Curious:
Use a growth mindset to question assumptions, take calculated risks and stretch the boundaries of what's possible
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Software Engineer, Ruby on Rails
role at
Mudflap
Mudflap serves the $800B trucking industry, the backbone of the U.S. economy. Our market‑leading payment products help truckers save thousands of dollars on fuel (their #1 business expense), while providing our fuel stop partners with access to new, hard‑to‑reach customers. We're a fast‑growing marketplace business looking for a new exceptional junior engineer to join our transactions and payments team.
Work Location This can be a fully remote position. While we operate across multiple time zones, most collaboration happens during Pacific Time working hours. Candidates should be able to work a schedule aligned with the PT time zone.
Expectations
Build features for our transactions and payments systems using Ruby on Rails
Implement APIs and endpoints following established patterns and guidance
Write clean, well‑tested and maintainable code with attention to edge cases
Debug and fix issues within your area of responsibility
Collaborate in code reviews to improve your skills and learn best practices
Document your work to support knowledge sharing
Take ownership of small to medium features from implementation to deployment
Learn our domain‑specific knowledge in payments and transaction processing
Be flexible and adapt to the changing needs of a startup environment
Experience (What we look for)
1-2 years of professional software development experience
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent
Familiarity with Ruby on Rails or similar web frameworks
Ability to work with SQL databases, including writing queries with joins and understanding indexes
Knowledge of Git version control workflows
Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail
Eagerness to learn and grow as a software engineer
Good communication skills and team collaboration abilities
Interest in financial technology and payment systems is a plus
Our Stack
Backend/API – Ruby on Rails
Database – Postgres / AWS Aurora
Web – Vue.js and REST
iOS – Native (Swift)
Android – Native (Kotlin)
Hosted on – AWS, deployed as containers on ECS
CI/CD – CircleCI pipeline
Perks and Benefits (What we offer)
Competitive salary and equity in a high‑growth startup
Multiple health benefit options
Responsible Time Off
401(k) matching
Opportunities and support for major career growth
Annual Company off‑site event (Mudfest!)
The salary range for this role is $149,000 - $165,000. This information reflects a base salary range for this position based on current market data, which may be subject to change as new market data becomes available. The candidate's skills, experience, and other relevant factors will determine the exact compensation.
Company overview (Who we are) Mudflap is on a mission to transform the trucking and logistics industry by leveling the playing field for owner operators and small fleets. Backed by top‑tier venture investors, including QED, Matrix Partners, Commerce Ventures, NFX, and 500 Startups and included in the Forbes Fintech 50 list, Mudflap offers fleet fuel management solutions. Our core team hails from Disney, Uber, Procore, DoorDash, Google, Meta, Capital One, and Brex.
Core values
Be Customer Obsessed:
We deeply understand customer needs and put our customers at the center of everything we do
Make it Count:
Act like an owner by focusing on the impact of your work
Find a Way:
Be a creative problem solver who pushes past roadblocks to win for our customers and our teammates
Sweat the Details:
We keep our standards high and achieve them by paying attention to every detail
Be Curious:
Use a growth mindset to question assumptions, take calculated risks and stretch the boundaries of what's possible
#J-18808-Ljbffr