FourKites

Senior Staff Software Engineer

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Logistics, Supply Chain, Software EngineeringIndustries

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field from a reputable institution, and a minimum of 12 years of experience in Software Engineering with a focus on authentication systems, authorization frameworks, and master data management. Deep expertise in authentication and authorization systems, including OAuth, SAML, JWT, and SSO implementations, is required, along with experience deploying and managing Keycloak in production environments. Strong knowledge of master data management (MDM) and data governance frameworks is also necessary, as is proficiency in designing and developing high-performance systems using Java, GoLang, or similar backend languages.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Staff Software Engineer, you will lead the design and implementation of core authentication, authorization, and master data management infrastructure, architecting highly scalable and secure systems using technologies such as Java, GoLang, and cloud platforms. You will be responsible for optimizing critical algorithms for performance at scale, implementing database scaling solutions, and architecting cloud-native solutions. Furthermore, you will design and implement secure authentication and authorization systems, maintain identity management solutions, lead the development of master data management solutions, pioneer the use of LLMs and AI-assisted development tools, foster a coding culture, and mentor engineering teams on security and optimization techniques.

Skills

Authentication Systems
Authorization Frameworks
Master Data Management
OAuth
SAML
JWT
SSO
Keycloak
Data Governance
Database Optimization
Cloud Scaling
Sharding
Query Optimization
Performance Tuning
Java
GoLang
AWS
Azure
RESTful APIs
Microservices
Service Mesh

FourKites

Real-time supply chain visibility platform

About FourKites

FourKites provides a platform for supply chain management that focuses on real-time visibility and predictive analytics. The platform collects data from millions of shipments worldwide and uses AI technology to analyze this data, offering businesses insights to improve their supply chain operations. This helps companies manage risks, enhance responsiveness, and optimize their processes. FourKites connects all parts of a supply chain through its applications, ensuring that teams have access to the same information. A unique feature of their platform is Fin AI, which uses natural language processing to help businesses find optimization opportunities and automate tasks. Unlike its competitors, FourKites stands out by combining a vast real-time supply chain network with specialized applications and patented AI technology. The goal of FourKites is to help large brands manage their supply chains more effectively and efficiently.

Key Metrics

Chicago, IllinoisHeadquarters
2014Year Founded
$205.8MTotal Funding
LATE_VCCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Medical, dental, & vision
PTO
401k with company match
Annual wellness stipend
Ongoing learning & development opportunities

Risks

Emergence of competitors like Auger with significant funding challenges FourKites' market share.
Overhaul's $55 million funding round intensifies competition in supply chain visibility.
Rapid market growth may attract more entrants, increasing competition for FourKites.

Differentiation

FourKites tracks 3 million shipments daily across multiple transportation modes.
The platform integrates real-time data with machine learning for end-to-end supply chain visibility.
FourKites' YardWorks suite optimizes gate and yard logistics with AI and computer vision.

Upsides

FourKites is recognized as a leader in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for four consecutive years.
The company collaborates with major brands like Organik Kimya and Clariant to enhance efficiency.
Growing demand for AI-powered supply chain tools boosts FourKites' market potential.

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