Software Engineer II

About CharterUP. CharterUP is transforming the $450+ billion group transportation and mobility market with an AI native platform that powers modern charter, shuttle, and emerging autonomous vehicle operations. Trusted by many Fortune 500 companies, CharterUP connects enterprises, institutions, and event organizers to thousands of bus operators nationwide, while increasingly serving as the operating system for large scale shuttle and transit programs across airports, campuses, industrial sites, and major events.

Through real time availability, transparent pricing, intelligent routing, and AI driven dispatch and optimization, CharterUP replaces a fragmented and opaque industry with automation, accountability, and scale.

Why Join Us

• Innovative Impact: Be part of the team that's revolutionizing group travel, setting new standards in an industry overdue for change.


• Growth Opportunities: As a hyper growth company and one of the fastest-growing companies recognized by Inc., there’s no better time to join our dynamic, growth-stage organization.


• Driven Team: Collaborate with some of the most driven minds in tech, all while working in a remote-first environment with a tech hub in Austin, TX.


• Funding and Stability: Our $60 million Series A funding was just the start—we’re poised for even greater expansion, and you can be part of this exciting journey. CharterUp has achieved this growth profitability and efficiently, ensuring long-term stability.

About the Role

CharterUP is seeking a Software Engineer II to design, build, and support a wide range of customer-facing and internal systems that power our two-sided marketplace. In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with engineering leadership, product managers, and cross-functional teammates to deliver scalable solutions that support our rapidly growing business. You’ll contribute to initiatives across multiple technical areas, including RESTful API services, web applications, mobile applications, data pipelines, and DevOps, taking ownership of well-defined projects from implementation through deployment and ongoing improvement.

Title: Software Engineer II

Reports to: Engineering Manager

Location: This position is based in Austin, TX (Hybrid: Monday, Wednesday, Friday in-office).

What You’ll Do

• Build and maintain high-quality software using JavaScript (Vue, React) on the frontend and Java on the backend, leveraging AI-assisted development tools to improve efficiency and code quality


• Contribute to deploying and operating applications in AWS, supporting scalability, reliability, and observability through modern tooling and automation


• Follow established engineering best practices and thoughtfully incorporate AI-driven tools to enhance productivity and testing workflows


• Collaborate in code reviews and technical discussions, sharing knowledge and continuously improving development processes


• Partner cross-functionally with product and design to deliver customer-focused features and identify practical opportunities to apply AI for efficiency or impact

What You’ll Bring

• 2+ years of professional experience as a full stack software engineer


• Experience building frontend applications with modern frameworks such as Vue, React, or Angular


• Backend development experience in JVM-based environments (Java, Kotlin, C#, etc.)


• Familiarity with AWS or other cloud platforms and exposure to AI-assisted development tools or workflows


• Strong problem-solving skills, ownership of well-defined features, and ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional teams

Recruiting Process

• Step 1 - Video call: Talent Acquisition interview


• Step 2 - Video call: Live Coding


• Step 3 - Video call: Team interviews


• Step 4 - Offer & reference check


• Welcome aboard!

Salary

$120,000 - $135,000 USD

Global Benefits & Perks at CharterUP

We believe great people can live anywhere—and they deserve great benefits, too. While offerings may vary slightly by location, we prioritize hiring near our hubs in Austin, Atlanta, Miami, and Denver as we grow our global team.

• Remote-First Flexibility: Work from anywhere we hire, with built-in flexibility. U.S.-based employees may reside in any of our 19 approved states.


• Comprehensive Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, mental health support, virtual care, gym discounts, and family-building benefits. In the U.S., we cover 100% of premiums for employees. International benefits align with local standards.


• Time Off to Recharge: Paid time off so you can truly unplug. U.S.: 15 PTO days (increasing to 20 after 2 years) + 8 paid holidays. International policies vary by country.


• Financial Peace of Mind: Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance where available.


• Performance-Driven Culture: Join a fast-moving, ambitious, and collaborative team that wins together.


• Referral Rewards: Earn bonuses for bringing top talent to the team.


• Planning for the Future: Long-term financial planning support. U.S.: 401(k) plan. International: region-specific savings programs where applicable.


• Top-Tier Tech: Choose a Mac or PC, plus monitor, keyboard, and mouse to hit the ground running.

CharterUP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive, accessible, and respectful workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws in the United States and Canada. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know. CharterUP is committed to providing reasonable accommodations during the hiring process. If you need assistance or an accommodation, please contact your recruiter.

Hiring Locations: CharterUP U.S.-based candidates and employees must reside in one of the following states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, New Hampshire, Nevada, New York, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.

We hire in the U.S. and Canada and are actively expanding our global footprint.