Full-Time

Principal Engineer

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Shipt

Shipt

5,001-10,000 employees

Personal shopping and delivery service

Automotive & Transportation
Consumer Software
Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

$134.4k - $322.7kAnnually

+ Annual Bonus + Restricted Stock Units

Senior, Expert

Minneapolis, MN, USA

Hybrid role; flexibility to work from home or at a Shipt office in Minneapolis.

Category
Security Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Python
Wireshark
Ruby
Java
Go
C/C++
Google Cloud Platform
Requirements
  • You know how to communicate transparently and effectively across all departments and lines of business at Shipt in order to solve security problems and provide support for business-driven initiatives/objectives
  • You can identify, validate, and resolve security vulnerabilities and/or control gaps in Shipt’s cloud infrastructure hosted in GCP, deployment pipelines, and/or applications using a variety of commercial and custom controls including burp, Qualys, Wireshark and more
  • You can contribute to the architecture, development, and continuous improvement of core, security-related components within Shipt’s internal and customer-facing applications such as Accertify, ZScaler, Chronicle and Signal Science
  • You are able to represent information security in technical architecture and engineering design reviews cross organizationally and amongst senior technologists
  • You are able to partner in building a comprehensive identity and access management platform that satisfies several user type requirements
  • You are able to build software applications that run in production using Golang, Ruby, C, C++, Java, Python, or a similar programming language.
  • You enjoy mentoring and learning from other engineers.
Responsibilities
  • serve as a lead, architect, consultant, and subject matter expert on various business-driven projects related to or involving security architecture
  • work with Information Security, Software Development, and Devops/Infrastructure teams in a rapid CI/CD environment to ensure that Shipt establishes and maintains a secure software development and deployment lifecycle

Shipt provides a personal shopping and delivery service that reaches 80% of households in over 5,000 cities across the U.S. The service connects customers with a community of dedicated shoppers who communicate in real-time about preferences and substitutions, ensuring a tailored shopping experience. Shipt's platform features a curated marketplace with a wide range of products, including fresh foods, household essentials, wellness items, office supplies, and pet supplies. This service caters to various clients, from individuals to families, focusing on convenience and saving time. Unlike many competitors, Shipt operates under a subscription model combined with delivery fees, allowing for flexible pricing. As a subsidiary of Target Corp., Shipt benefits from strategic support while maintaining its independence, with headquarters in Birmingham, Alabama, and an additional office in San Francisco.

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$63.4M

Headquarters

Birmingham, null

Founded

2014

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Shipt's acceptance of SNAP EBT payments opens access to a broader customer base.
  • The launch of Shipt's Innovation Lab supports small retailers and fosters business growth.
  • Shipt's focus on DEI initiatives enhances its reputation and attracts diverse talent.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from Instacart and DoorDash threatens Shipt's market share.
  • Rising fuel costs may impact Shipt's delivery profitability and driver satisfaction.
  • Regulatory challenges may arise from Shipt's introduction of SNAP EBT payments.

What makes Shipt unique

  • Shipt offers a curated marketplace with diverse product categories, enhancing customer choice.
  • Real-time communication with shoppers ensures personalized service and customer satisfaction.
  • As a Target subsidiary, Shipt benefits from strategic support while maintaining operational autonomy.

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