Member of Technical Staff, Front-end at Parallel Systems

San Francisco, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Artificial Intelligence, SoftwareIndustries

Requirements

The candidate should be an expert in modern front-end frameworks, maintainable UI architecture, and building fast and snappy UIs. They must care about creating seamless and intuitive user experiences with a high level of polish.

Responsibilities

The Member of Technical Staff will design, build, and refine the product experience to showcase the capabilities of powerful APIs. This includes building a developer API playground, ensuring the front-end is fast, reliable, and delightful, and maintaining a scalable and evolvable codebase.

Skills

Front-end frameworks

UI architecture

UI design

Fast UI

Scalable code

UI polish

Parallel Systems

Automated battery-electric rail freight solutions

About Parallel Systems

Parallel Systems focuses on transforming freight transportation by shifting cargo movement from trucks to rail. They develop automated, battery-electric freight rail vehicles designed to integrate seamlessly with existing railroad operations. This technology allows railroads to service routes under 1,000 miles, providing a more efficient and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional trucking, especially for shorter distances. Unlike competitors, Parallel Systems emphasizes sustainability and flexibility, targeting railroads that want to expand their services and businesses looking for greener freight options. The company's goal is to reduce carbon emissions in the freight industry while offering innovative solutions that enhance operational efficiency for railroads.

Los Angeles, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2020Year Founded

$51.7MTotal Funding

SERIES_ACompany Stage

Automotive & Transportation, ConsultingIndustries

11-50Employees

Risks

Competition from established rail companies like Genesee & Wyoming in zero-emission solutions.

Potential regulatory challenges from new rail safety bills in Congress.

Dependence on government grants, which may not be sustainable long-term.

Differentiation

Parallel Systems offers autonomous, zero-emission rail vehicles for freight transportation.

The company targets short-distance rail corridors under 1,000 miles, unlike traditional rail.

Founded by former SpaceX engineers, Parallel Systems leverages advanced technology for rail freight.

Upsides

Increased demand for short-haul rail solutions due to truck driver shortages.

Development of microterminals reduces land use and operational costs for rail freight.

Zero-emission logistics align with growing demand for sustainable freight solutions.

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