About us
With a long history of operating and investing in the shipping industry, Danaos manages one of the largest independently owned fleet of modern, large-size containerships. Our dedication to innovation, safety, efficiency and environmental responsibility has helped us forge our reputation as the leading provider of containership management services in the world.
Danaos has been widely recognized for its operational performance, technological innovation, high operational standards and commitment to sustainability. This recognition and technology to management, strong work ethic and sustainable development, the awards Danaos has received are the recognition of the innovations the company has developed in every aspect of its activity.
At Danaos we have made environmental sustainability a priority as we look to the future. We constantly employ the highest operating standards on board to ensure an ethical, safe and pollution free environment for everyone - our people, the community and the marine life all over the world.
As a Mid-Senior Software Developer:
Danaos Shipping’s R&D Department is looking for a Mid–Senior Software Developer who builds high-quality production code and is interested in applying AI in real-world applications.
This is a hands-on engineering role focused on building and delivering software, while gradually incorporating AI capabilities into our internal platforms.
- Contribute to the full software development lifecycle (design, development, testing, and operations) of in-house applications
- Write clean, testable, and well-documented code, and actively participate in code reviews
- Maintain and enhance existing in-house applications
- Support the transition of legacy systems to modern technology stacks
- Integrate AI/ML capabilities into existing products
- Leverage and evaluate AI-powered developer tools to improve productivity and promote best practices across the team
- Develop intelligent agents and autonomous AI workflows
- Document solutions to ensure smooth internal adoption
- Stay up to date with AI trends, tools, and best practices
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field
- 2+ years of experience in software development using C# and a modern JavaScript framework (preferably Vue.js)
- Proven experience building and deploying production-grade web applications
- Solid understanding of databases (SQL & NoSQL) and CI/CD pipelines
- Strong problem-solving skills with an innovative, solution-oriented mindset
- Ability and motivation to design and develop applications from scratch
- Adaptability to a fast-paced R&D environment
- Excellent communication skills and fluency in English
- Hands-on experience or familiarity with AI/ML concepts (e.g., LLM APIs, prompt engineering, embeddings, RAG architectures, fine-tuning workflows)
- Genuine interest in AI and its applications in the maritime industry
Nice to Have
- Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git, GitLab)
- Familiarity with AI/ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Hugging Face, MLflow)
- Understanding of model evaluation, tuning, and monitoring
- Experience with data preprocessing, feature engineering, and ML pipelines
- Experience building AI agents, tool-using systems, or multi-step AI workflows
Benefits
We offer:
- An attractive compensation package
- Group medical insurance plan
- Excellent working environment (Best Workplaces 2025) within a technology-led, global shipping company that operates one of the world’s largest independent fleet
- Opportunities for continuous learning and career growth
Danaos is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment support and respect individuals and personnel processes are applied without any discrimination.
All applications will be treated in strict confidence.
