Bot Auto

We are an L4 autonomous trucking company, based in Houston, Texas. We operate our autonomous truck fleet and offer Transportation as a Service (TaaS) to our freight customers. Our team combines visionary leadership, top-tier science and engineering talents, financial and governance experts, and industry veterans to build an AI-driven autonomous trucking company. We focus on fleet operations, transforming autonomous trucking into a commercially profitable product. This blend of experience, industry maturity, and innovative technology positions us to commercialize autonomous trucking at scale.

bot.auto

Bot Auto

bot.auto

HQUS

Team Size81

Open Jobs13

Total Funding-

Latest FundraiseUnknown

TL;DR

What they do: Operate an L4 autonomous trucking fleet and offer Transportation-as-a-Service (TaaS)

Headquarters: Houston, Texas

Founded: 2023

Founder / CEO: Dr. Xiaodi Hou

Recent financing: Seed / pre-Series A round reported in late Sep–Oct 2024 (reported $20M)

Company Overview

Problem Domain

Freight and package transportation via autonomous trucking

Founded

2023

Industry

Freight and Package Transportation

Funding Track Record

Seed (reported as pre-Series A / Seed)- 2024-09-26

Reported $20M (platforms report obfuscated total on some databases)

Reports indicate the round closed in late Sep–Oct 2024 with multiple investors (reported count: 8 investors on some databases)

Investor Signal

“Raised a reported $20M round in late Sep–Oct 2024 with a syndicate including Brightway Future Capital, Linear Capital, and others”

Founders

What we do

TL;DR

Company Overview

Funding Track Record

Founders

What we do

Bot Auto

bot.auto

Bot Auto

bot.auto

HQUS

Team Size81

Open Jobs13

Total Funding-

Latest FundraiseUnknown

TL;DR

What they do: Operate an L4 autonomous trucking fleet and offer Transportation-as-a-Service (TaaS)

Headquarters: Houston, Texas

Founded: 2023

Founder / CEO: Dr. Xiaodi Hou

Recent financing: Seed / pre-Series A round reported in late Sep–Oct 2024 (reported $20M)

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Company Overview

Problem Domain

Freight and package transportation via autonomous trucking

Founded

2023

Industry

Freight and Package Transportation

Funding Track Record

Seed (reported as pre-Series A / Seed)- 2024-09-26

Reported $20M (platforms report obfuscated total on some databases)

Reports indicate the round closed in late Sep–Oct 2024 with multiple investors (reported count: 8 investors on some databases)

Investor Signal

“Raised a reported $20M round in late Sep–Oct 2024 with a syndicate including Brightway Future Capital, Linear Capital, and others”

Founders

What we do

Join the Team

Software Engineer, Intelligence Automation

On-SiteHouston, US

On-Site • Houston, US

Company Introduction

At Bot Auto, we are revolutionizing the transportation of goods with our cutting-edge autonomous trucks, enhancing the quality of life for communities around the globe. With the agility of a start-up and the wisdom of seasoned experts, Bot Auto boasts a team that has achieved numerous world-firsts and unparalleled innovations. United by a shared vision, we create miracles and propel the future of transportation. Join us and transform your dreams into reality.

We are seeking a software engineer to help architect and launch Bot Auto’s Operations Automation Platform—a suite of internal products that streamlines fleet operations and automates data flows. In this role, you will harness state-of-the-art technologies to streamline and elevate every aspect of fleet operations management and administration.

Key Responsibilities

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Mobile Developer

Part-timeHaifa

Part-time • Haifa

Data Scientist

Part-timeBelgrade, RS

Part-time • Belgrade, RS

Product Designer

Full-timeHamburg, DE

Full-time • Hamburg, DE

Backend Developer

Full-timeNew York, US

Full-time • New York, US

DevOps Engineer

ContractAmsterdam, NL

Contract • Amsterdam, NL

Software Engineer

ContractAmsterdam, NL

Contract • Amsterdam, NL

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
1+ years of professional software-development experience.
Frequently explore and adopt latest technologies like LLM to accelerate workplace outcomes and qualities
Proficiency in Python and/or Node.js
Strong experience of modern architectures including micro service and event-driven architecture.
Proven track record of implementing and managing software development and deployment lifecycles, including CI & CD.
Familiarity with relational databases such as MySQL and PostgreSQL, or non-relational databases like MongoDB, including experience designing and managing data-driven applications.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt to rapid iteration.