Full-Time

Software Engineer

Posted on 10/11/2024

Roadie

Roadie

201-500 employees

Crowdsourced same-day delivery logistics platform

Automotive & Transportation
Consumer Goods

Junior, Mid

Remote in USA

Category
Backend Engineering
Full-Stack Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Kubernetes
Redshift
Python
Apache Kafka
Postgres
Docker
AWS
Go
Redis
CircleCI
Requirements
  • 2+ years of software development experience
  • Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Math, or equivalent
  • Experience working with machine learning algorithms and/or machine learning teams, preferred
  • Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies quickly
  • Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills
  • Experience writing clean, stable and maintainable code in high-scale production environments
  • Languages: Primarily, Python. Experience with Go is a plus.
  • Data: Postgres, Redis, Kafka, Pinot, Redshift
  • Infra & Devops: AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, CircleCI
Responsibilities
  • Work closely with machine-learning engineers, operations researchers, and QA engineers to build, test, and scale systems performing automated decision making across the organization
  • Collaborate with the broader Technology team to improve reliability of existing systems
  • Write and deliver reliable code through integration, test automation, and code reviews
  • Apply experience and knowledge of industry best practices to support and continuously improve the performance, efficiency, and maintainability of existing applications

Roadie provides a crowdsourced delivery platform that connects everyday drivers with individuals and businesses needing same-day delivery services across the United States. The platform allows drivers to pick up and deliver packages along their existing travel routes, which leads to faster delivery times and better use of transportation resources. Roadie serves a variety of clients, from small businesses to large enterprises, and offers different delivery solutions such as home delivery and express air delivery. What sets Roadie apart from its competitors is its extensive network of drivers, covering over 20,000 zip codes and reaching more than 90% of U.S. households, making it the largest local same-day delivery provider in the country. The company's goal is to create a more connected and efficient delivery system by utilizing the excess capacity of everyday travel.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$83.7M

Headquarters

Atlanta, Georgia

Founded

2014

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Partnerships with Spirit Halloween and Parts Town expand Roadie's market reach.
  • RoadieXD(TM) and Roadie Direct™ enhance service offerings for oversized and warehouse deliveries.
  • 80% of companies report increased revenue with Roadie's same-day delivery services.

What critics are saying

  • Alleged gig worker protection violations in Seattle could harm Roadie's reputation.
  • Increased competition from same-day delivery services may pressure Roadie's market position.
  • Logistical challenges with RoadieXD(TM) may require significant investment for seamless operations.

What makes Roadie unique

  • Roadie leverages unused capacity in passenger vehicles for efficient delivery.
  • Roadie's extensive driver network covers over 20,000 zip codes in the U.S.
  • Roadie offers a unique 'on-the-way' delivery model reducing environmental impact.

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