Full-Time
Roadie
201-500 employees
Crowdsourced same-day delivery logistics platform
No salary listed
Senior
Remote
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- 7+ years of software architecture and software development experience
- 4+ years programming experience (Python, Ruby, Go preferred)
- 2+ years experience managing and leading engineering teams, demonstrating a track record of successful deliveries
- Desire for continuous improvement of processes, code, and efficiency
- Strong communication skills with the ability to distill complex problems into digestible insights
- Oversee a multidisciplinary team of engineers through technical project management and development
- Implement a scalable model for software development that exceeds expectations in delivery, timing and quality
- Apply experience and knowledge of industry best practices to support and continuously improve the performance, efficiency, and maintainability of Roadie's platform
- Partner with technology leadership to build technical strategy, and effectively define supporting objectives and key results for team to execute upon
- Streamline the software development life cycle
- Optimize engineering team by growing as needed, working to help attract top-technical talent, and continuously coaching and developing existing team members
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 operates on an "on-the-way" delivery model, allowing drivers to pick up and deliver packages along their existing travel routes. This approach not only speeds up delivery times but also makes efficient use of transportation resources, reducing the need for additional delivery vehicles and minimizing environmental impact. Roadie serves a diverse clientele, including small businesses and large enterprises, and offers various delivery solutions such as home delivery and express air delivery. With a network of drivers covering over 20,000 zip codes, Roadie is 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 transforming everyday travel into a public transportation grid.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
Series C
Total Funding
$86M
Headquarters
Atlanta, Georgia
Founded
2014
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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Benefits
Health Insurance
401(k) Company Match
401(k) Retirement Plan
Flexible Work Hours
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Home Office Stipend
Paid Sabbatical Leave
Company News
Benjamin Moore & Co. is working with Roadie, a logistics management and crowdsourced delivery platform owned by UPS, to enhance its same-day delivery capabilities.
In addition to launching its Spirit Christmas concept, Spirit Halloween has announced a new partnership with Roadie which will offer same-day delivery from over 800 locations.
In June, Roadie introduced RoadieXD(TM), a nationwide network of cross-docks, to enable retailers to offer same-day delivery for almost anything of any size.
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ADDISON, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Parts Town, the technology innovator and market-leading distributor of original equipment manufacturer (OEM) foodservice equipment parts, today announced an expanded delivery radius for its Same Day Delivery service, now covering a radius of 50 miles, increased from the previous 20 miles, from over 130 Parts In Town® locations across the United States. This expansion comes as a result of a strategic partnership with Roadie, a UPS company that specializes in logistics management. Roadie is a crowdsourced delivery platform that offers businesses fast, flexible, and asset-light logistics solutions for last-mile delivery. The partnership enables Parts Town customers to access genuine OEM replacement parts quicker and easier through same-day delivery via Parts In Town®. Available products include foodservice equipment parts, residential appliance parts, HVAC parts, and other related products. Inventory stocked at Parts Town’s largest distribution center in Addison, Illinois, will also be available under the Same Day Delivery expansion