Full-Time

Senior Software Engineer

Posted on 7/26/2025

Traba

Traba

201-500 employees

On-demand staffing for light industrial workers

Compensation Overview

$200k - $240k/yr

San Francisco, CA, USA + 1 more

More locations: New York, NY, USA

In Person

Category
Software Engineering (2)
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Required Skills
Datadog
RabbitMQ
Python
JavaScript
React.js
Github Actions
Node.js
Machine Learning
Apache Kafka
Postgres
Docker
TypeScript
REST APIs
React Native
Requirements
  • 5+ Years of Experience in both frontend and backend technologies, specifically Typescript/Javascript, React/React Native, and Node.js or Python.
  • Strong proficiency in building APIs, distributed systems, and client-side state management, along with experience with tools like Docker, Github Actions, and Datadog.
  • A demonstrated ability to ship scalable, high-quality products in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency in databases like PostgreSQL and messaging systems such as RabbitMQ or Kafka.
  • Previous experience working in early-stage engineering teams, thriving in ambiguity, and showing a self-starter attitude.
  • A genuine passion for contributing to meaningful work, helping people find flexible job opportunities that fit their lives.
Responsibilities
  • Lead the development of both frontend and backend applications, guiding and mentoring other engineers when necessary.
  • Architect the development of our core systems—from real-time job matching algorithms to autonomous worker vetting pipelines powered by ML and AI agents.
  • Design, architect, and build scalable web and mobile applications, distributed systems, and APIs to meet the growing needs of the business.
  • Work closely with the product and design teams to create a seamless user experience while maintaining high standards for UI/UX.
  • Establish and promote best practices for code reusability, performance, and build processes across both the frontend and backend.
  • Implement systems to monitor application health and performance, helping the team understand user experience and resolve any issues proactively.
  • Be a key player on a scrappy founding team, contributing to the future of flexible light industrial staffing.

Traba connects local light industrial workers with businesses that need flexible labor on a per-shift basis. It uses a digital platform where companies request workers for specific shifts, and Traba provides vetted, insured personnel such as lumpers, picker packers, and warehouse associates to meet demand. Workers can take on flexible shifts to increase their earnings. Traba earns revenue by charging businesses for staffing services per shift or through a subscription model. The platform focuses on seamless shift requests, worker vetting, and scalable labor by demand, setting it apart from traditional staffing by combining verification, insurance, and on-demand scalability to deliver the right number of workers quickly. Its goal is to help businesses access reliable temporary labor efficiently while giving workers flexible, higher-earning shift opportunities.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$45.6M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2021

Simplify Jobs

Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Revenue grew 465% YoY to $7M annualized by April 2024.
  • $22M funding from Founders Fund enables regional expansion.
  • Contribution margins improved to 66% in 18 months.

What critics are saying

  • Amazon Flex displaces warehouse clients in 12-18 months.
  • Worker reclassification adds 25-40% compliance costs in 12-24 months.
  • Top 3-5 clients generate 30-50% revenue; loss triggers down-round.

What makes Traba unique

  • Traba fills 95.3% of light industrial roles within 24 hours.
  • Platform vets workers with geotracking and skill certifications.
  • Vertically integrated software disrupts traditional 20-day agency fills.

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Benefits

Competitive salary & compensation

Equity

In-person office

Health, dental, & vision

Breakfast, lunch, dinner & snacks

Leadership development

Ongoing learning opportunities

Fitness credit

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

4%

1 year growth

8%

2 year growth

10%
Pulse 2.0
Nov 2nd, 2023
Traba: $22 Million Raised For Light Industrial Staffing Marketplace Platform

Traba - a leading marketplace platform for light industrial staffing - recently announced a $22 million funding round led by Founders Fund, with a sizable increase in valuation from last year. The funding round - which includes participation from returning investor Khosla Ventures - comes at a time of robust growth and customer adoption for the company.

Refresh Miami
Oct 30th, 2023
Traba raises $22M led by Founders Fund; more expansion on the way - Refresh Miami

Traba, the Miami-based marketplace startup for light industrial staffing, today announced a $22 million funding round led by Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund.

The Business Journals
Oct 30th, 2023
Billionaire Peter Thiel's Founders Fund behind $22 million funding for Miami startup

The funding was led by Founders Fund, the venture capital firm led by billionaire Peter Thiel and OpenStore founder Keith Rabois.

FinSMEs
Oct 26th, 2023
Traba Raises $22M in Funding

Traba, a Miami, FL- and NYC-based marketplace platform for light industrial staffing, raised $22M in funding

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