Principal Software Engineer

Position Overview

• Location Type: Hybrid
• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary: Not specified

FourKites is tackling complex challenges with real-world impacts, helping customers operate global supply chains efficiently, agilely, and sustainably. Join us at the forefront of technological innovation in the logistics industry. As a Principal Engineer, you'll architect and develop cutting-edge solutions leveraging advanced technologies including Golang, Python, Java, Ruby on Rails, AngularJS, Redis, and PostgreSQL. You'll pioneer the integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities into our core platform, revolutionizing how the world's leading corporations manage their supply chains. This role offers the rare opportunity to work across the full technology stack, from backend systems to user experiences, while collaborating with our strategic partners to expand our ecosystem. Your contributions will directly influence the evolution of global logistics technology, working alongside our US-based teams and enterprise clients.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science & Engineering or related field from a prestigious institution; Master's degree preferred
• Experience: Demonstrated excellence as a technical individual contributor with minimum 6 years of experience in Software Engineering and enterprise application development
• Microservices Architecture: Deep expertise in microservices architecture design and implementation
• Messaging Systems: Advanced knowledge of distributed messaging systems (Kafka/RabbitMQ) and event-driven architectures
• NoSQL Technologies: 4+ years of hands-on experience with NoSQL technologies (MongoDB, Cassandra, HBase)
• Software Design: Mastery of software design patterns and architectural principles
• AI/ML: Passion for AI/ML technologies with demonstrable experience implementing GenAI and LLM-based solutions in production environments
• Data Analytics: Proven ability to leverage data analytics for engineering decision-making and performance optimization
• Logistical Challenges: Experience applying computational approaches to solve complex logistical challenges
• Programming Skills: Proficiency in Golang and/or NodeJS highly valued
• Methodologies: Experience with Domain-Driven Design methodologies appreciated
• API Development: Track record of building robust, scalable RESTful APIs with comprehensive test coverage
• Agile & CI/CD: Experience in Agile development methodologies and CI/CD practices
• Cloud Platforms: Proficiency with cloud platforms, particularly AWS

Responsibilities

• GenAI Integration: Architect next-generation microservices that incorporate GenAI capabilities for intelligent cost modeling and prediction
• Scalability: Design and implement scalable systems capable of supporting exponential user growth while maintaining performance integrity
• Optimization: Optimize infrastructure utilization and external dependencies to enhance efficiency and reduce operational costs
• Data Acquisition: Create sophisticated data acquisition pipelines and data models to support advanced analytics and machine learning initiatives.