Distributed Systems Software Engineer - WarpSteam
Confluent$230,800 - $271,200/year
Full Time
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
E-commerce, LogisticsIndustries
Requirements
- 10+ years of hands-on engineering experience building high volume distributed systems
- 4+ years of experience leading engineering teams and defining technical strategy
- 4+ years in native cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
- 4+ years with NoSQL technologies (DynamoDB) and event-driven cloud architectures (queues, serverless compute, data streaming)
- Proficiency in microservice architectural patterns
- Consistent and demonstrable success designing and delivering scalable APIs, services, and distributed systems
- Mastery in server-side languages (Go, Python, Java, Ruby) and database languages (SQL)
- Proficiency with server-side frameworks (Django, .NET, Spring, Rails, Phoenix)
- Mastery of OOP, design patterns, and architectural best practices; ability to guide others in applying them
- Advanced expertise in building APIs (REST, GraphQL, gRPC)
- Proficiency with DevOps tooling (Docker, Terraform, CircleCI, New Relic, PagerDuty)
- Expertise with AWS/Cloud Services
- Consistent leadership in debugging, performance optimization, and system scalability
- Exceptional communication skills; able to align engineers, cross-functional peers, and stakeholders
- Customer-centric mindset with the ability to balance technical trade-offs against business impact
- BS or MS degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
- Exceptional problem solving skills: demonstrated ability to understand business challenges and translate those into technical solutions
Responsibilities
- Lead, and hire a high-caliber team of software engineers to solve company goals while remaining hands-on
- Encourage innovation and foster an environment of continuous improvement
- Establish a sense of urgency and direction, set expectations with the team and individuals
- Work closely with product management, analysts, architects, engineering leads, and business stakeholders to define requirements, guide product and architectural vision, lead key technical and design discussions, and prioritize delivery efforts
- Anticipate and redirect engineering efforts that aren't or won’t deliver customer value
- Contribute to the technical success of the company by providing architectural guidance to Shippo’s next generation app product
- Mentor more junior engineers on engineering best practices
Skills
Software Architecture
Team Leadership
Front-end Development
Back-end Development
Mentoring
Problem Solving
Shippo
Shipping solution for ecommerce businesses
About Shippo
Shippo provides a shipping solution for ecommerce businesses, marketplaces, and platforms by connecting them to multiple shipping carriers through a single API and dashboard. Users can compare shipping rates, print labels, automate international documents, track shipments, and manage returns all in one place. This integration allows clients to streamline their shipping processes efficiently. Unlike many competitors, Shippo focuses on offering a comprehensive service that works seamlessly with existing ecommerce platforms, making it easier for businesses to handle their logistics. The goal of Shippo is to enhance the shipping experience for its customers, ensuring their success by solving key operational challenges in the ecommerce logistics market.
San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2013Year Founded
$150.1MTotal Funding
LATE_VCCompany Stage
Automotive & Transportation, Consumer SoftwareIndustries
201-500Employees
Benefits
Medical, dental, & vision
Take-as-much-as-you-need vacation policy
Flexible work hours
Two week-long company wide shutdowns during summer/winter
3 volunteer days off (VTOs)
WFH stipend
Charity donation match up to $100
Professional & career growth
Individual learning stipend
Personal and focused growth
Company off-sites throughout the year
Risks
Increased competition from platforms like Square and Wix could reduce Shippo's market share.
Partnership with Cover Genius may expose Shippo to insurance claims and liabilities.
New tool launches may strain Shippo's resources if not managed efficiently.
Differentiation
Shippo offers a multi-carrier shipping API connecting with over 40 global carriers.
The platform provides comprehensive shipping solutions, including label creation and package tracking.
Shippo's integration with platforms like Wix enhances its accessibility and user experience.
Upsides
Shippo's Addresses API improves address validation, reducing undeliverable packages.
Partnership with Cover Genius offers comprehensive insurance solutions for eCommerce merchants.
Dynamic pricing models optimize revenue and offer competitive rates to customers.
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