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Full-Time

Associate Engineer

Posted on 9/12/2024

Shipt

Shipt

5,001-10,000 employees

App-based grocery and essentials delivery service

Food & Agriculture
Consulting
Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

$62.2k - $149.5kAnnually

+ Bonus + Restricted Stock Units

Entry, Junior

San Francisco, CA, USA + 2 more

More locations: Birmingham, AL, USA | Minneapolis, MN, USA

Hybrid role with flexibility to work from home or at a Shipt office in Birmingham, San Francisco, or Minneapolis.

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Go
Requirements
  • You know how to develop backend software applications using object-oriented programming languages.
  • You have experience with or are eager to learn GoLang
  • You have experience database systems and event-driven messaging systems
  • You are passionate about software development, learning different domain knowledge, and solving problems.
  • You are a self-directed individual that enjoys freedom in your work.
  • Knowledge of testing fundamentals; unit, integration, end to end, etc.

Shipt provides a user-friendly app for personal shopping and delivery, offering a wide range of product categories including fresh foods and household essentials. The platform utilizes real-time communication for preferences and substitutions and operates in over 5,000 U.S. cities.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$65.3M

Headquarters

Birmingham, null

Founded

2014

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Shipt's special membership program for college students can attract a younger demographic, potentially leading to long-term customer loyalty.
  • The company's various partnerships and community-focused initiatives, such as the Magic City Mentorship Program, enhance its brand reputation and social impact.
  • Shipt's investment in driver rewards through Upside can improve driver satisfaction and retention.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape of same-day delivery services is intense, with major players like Amazon and Instacart posing significant threats.
  • Frequent changes in executive leadership, as seen with the departure of Rina Hurst to Walmart GoLocal, can lead to strategic instability.

What makes Shipt unique

  • Shipt's acceptance of SNAP EBT payments for major retailers like Meijer and Target sets it apart by catering to low-income and food-insecure populations.
  • The launch of the Innovation Lab and LadderUp initiative demonstrates Shipt's commitment to supporting small retailers and fostering innovation.
  • Shipt's partnerships with organizations like Feeding America and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan highlight its focus on addressing food insecurity and health disparities.

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