Full-Time
Full Stack Engineer
Posted on 8/20/2024
Roadie
201-500 employees
Crowdsourced same-day delivery logistics platform
Junior, Mid
Remote in USA
- 2+ years of software development experience
- Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Math, or equivalent
- 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
- Play an integral role in the development, design and testing of RoadieXD APIs and services
- Build out RoadieXD’s internal- and external-facing tools to help scale our supply-chain operations, working primarily in React
- Collaborate with a variety of stakeholders – engineering, operations and product – to develop novel solutions to scale our product.
- Write and deliver reliable code through integration, test automation, and in-depth 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 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 Stage
Series C
Total Funding
$83.7M
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