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Senior Software Engineer

Roadie, a UPS Company, is a crowdsourced delivery platform that connects senders with drivers already heading in the right direction, offering fast, flexible, and scalable logistics solutions for same-day and urgent deliveries across the U.S.

Roadie

Employee count: 201-500

United States only

Roadie, a UPS company, is a leading logistics and delivery platform that helps businesses tackle the complexities of modern retail with unmatched delivery coverage, flexibility and visibility. Reaching 97% of U.S. households across more than 30,000 zip codes — from urban hubs to rural communities — Roadie provides seamless, scalable solutions that meet a variety of delivery needs.

With a network of more than 310,000 independent drivers nationwide, Roadie offers flexible delivery solutions that make complex logistics challenges easy, including solutions for local same-day delivery, delivery of big and bulky items, ship-from-store and DC-to-door.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will work to create technology solving real-world problems in the crowdsourced delivery space. This person will work directly with the Intel development team who are focused on building custom algorithms that solve challenges in the crowdsourced delivery space and directly impact company goals. The ideal candidate has expert-level Python experience, an interest in machine learning, and wants to do more than write code.

What You’ll Do

  • Play an integral role in the development, design, testing, and maintenance of Roadie’s platform APIs and services
  • Work across the engineering team to refactor existing systems and architect new features and solutions at scale
  • Partner with Engineering leadership to scope and define work across the team
  • Apply experience and knowledge of industry best practices to support and continuously improve the performance, efficiency, and maintainability of existing applications
  • Lead by example and mentor developers in all aspects of planning, development and testing
  • Collaborate with Engineering, Product, and Data Science team members, providing a voice in backend architectural design decisions
  • Contribute to establishing and improving software engineering best practices
  • Participation in on-call rotation, as needed

Technology We're Using Now

  • Backend: Go, Python, Ruby on Rails
  • Postgres, Redis, Kafka, Redshift
  • AWS
  • Docker, Kubernetes
  • git, GitHub, CircleCI

What You Bring

  • 5+ years of software architecture and software development experience
  • Strong expertise in Python, required
  • Exposure to microservices design and architecture
  • Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies quickly
  • Proven track record of providing stable and secure code in production environments
  • Desire for continuous improvement of processes, code, and efficiency
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to distill complex problems into digestible insights

Why Roadie?

  • Competitive compensation packages
  • 100% covered health insurance premiums for yourself
  • 401k with company match
  • Tuition and student loan repayment assistance (that’s right - Roadie will contribute directly to your existing student loans!)
  • Flexible work schedule with unlimited PTO
  • Monthly 3-day weekends
  • Monthly WFH stipend
  • Paid sabbatical leave- tenured team members are given time to rest, relax, and explore
  • The technology you need to get the job done

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Senior

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Roadie, a UPS Company, is revolutionizing the world of logistics through its innovative crowdsourced delivery platform. Founded in 2014, Roadie has pioneered an 'on-the-way' delivery model, ingeniously tapping into the unused capacity in passenger vehicles already on the road. This groundbreaking approach connects individuals and businesses needing to send items – from small parcels to oversized goods – with drivers already heading in the right direction. This not only provides a faster and often more cost-effective shipping solution but also introduces a new level of flexibility and scalability previously unseen in traditional delivery networks. Through its advanced technology, Roadie's platform intelligently matches 'Gigs' (deliveries) with its extensive network of over 200,000 verified drivers across the United States, optimizing routes and ensuring efficient transit.

The company's commitment to technological advancement is evident in its sophisticated matching algorithms and user-friendly web and mobile applications, which streamline the entire delivery process for both senders and drivers. Roadie's innovative solutions cater to a diverse range of industries, including retail, e-commerce, healthcare, and even airlines for services like mishandled baggage delivery. By transforming everyday commutes and road trips into delivery opportunities, Roadie is not just moving goods; it's creating a more sustainable and efficient logistics ecosystem. The platform's ability to handle same-day, urgent, and scheduled deliveries, including specialized services like RoadieXD™ for cross-docking and Roadie Direct™ for warehouse delivery, underscores its dedication to pushing the boundaries of what's possible in last-mile logistics. This focus on innovation has positioned Roadie as a key player in the evolving landscape of on-demand delivery, continuously adapting to meet the dynamic needs of modern commerce and consumer expectations.

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