Full-Time

Software Engineer II

Infrastructure

Posted on 9/4/2024

Flexport

Flexport

1,001-5,000 employees

Logistics services for global trade operations

Automotive & Transportation
Social Impact
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$147k - $183kAnnually

Mid

San Francisco, CA, USA + 1 more

More locations: Bellevue, WA, USA

Hybrid position.

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Kubernetes
Git
Ruby on Rails
AWS
Terraform
CircleCI
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
  • 3+ years of infrastructure engineering experience supporting product development and engineering teams in a fast-paced global environment.
  • Deep understanding of Ruby on Rails
  • Familiarity with developer tools including source code and artifacts management, CI/CD pipelines, and configuration automation with Infrastructure as Code (CloudFormation, Terraform, etc)
  • Experience with IaaS cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes, containers, and service-oriented architectures.
  • Excellence in problem-solving, strategic thinking, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to connect with empathy when delivering
Responsibilities
  • Partner with other engineers on the infrastructure team to continuously improve existing systems and processes.
  • Support and converge a diverse set of development and production platforms, including Buildkite, CircleCI, Github Actions, ECS, k8s, AWS Lambdas, local dev, remote dev, and shared dev.
  • Maintain awareness of the full landscape of infrastructure and developer experience tools and methodologies.
  • Create a culture of transparency, information sharing, and collaboration through the development of excellent documentation, mentoring of junior team members, and living Flexport’s values.
  • Participate in an oncall rotation to respond to critical incidents.

Flexport provides logistics and supply chain services to facilitate global trade, including ocean shipping, air freight, ground transportation, and customs brokerage. Their technology platform allows clients to track shipments in real-time, offering greater visibility and control over their supply chains. Unlike competitors, Flexport also offers trade advisory and financial services, including trade finance and insurance, to help businesses manage risks. The company's goal is to streamline global trade operations, making them more efficient and transparent.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$2.4B

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2013

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

-1%

2 year growth

-3%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Integration of AI enhances Flexport's logistics operations and decision-making processes.
  • Acquisition of Convoy's assets boosts Flexport's digital platform capabilities.
  • Growing demand for carbon-neutral shipping solutions expands Flexport's carbon offset services.

What critics are saying

  • Departure of key executives may disrupt Flexport's strategic direction.
  • Complaints from clients like Peloton could harm Flexport's reputation.
  • Leadership changes may indicate potential instability affecting company morale.

What makes Flexport unique

  • Flexport offers a comprehensive logistics platform with real-time tracking capabilities.
  • The company provides both FCL and LCL shipping options for diverse client needs.
  • Flexport's technology platform enhances supply chain visibility and control for businesses.

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Benefits

Free Food

Company Social Outings

Health & Wellness

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

PTO / Vacation Policy

Paid Holidays

Maternity / Paternity Leave

Financial Benefits

401K / Retirement Plan

Performance Bonus

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

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