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Software Engineer

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Posted on 8/26/2024

Lob

Lob

201-500 employees

Digital platform for marketing campaign optimization

Cybersecurity
Consumer Software

Compensation Overview

$132.5k - $165kAnnually

+ Equity + Perks + Competitive Benefits

Mid, Senior

Remote in USA

Remote working opportunities available in AZ, CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, IA, IL, MA, MD, MI, MN, NE, NC, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, TN, TX, UT, and WA.

Category
Backend Engineering
Frontend Engineering
Full-Stack Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
JavaScript
Node.js
Docker
TypeScript
AWS
Vue.js
Requirements
  • 3+ years of experience in Javascript, preferably Node.js and/or Typescript.
  • 3+ years in roles involving operational responsibility for large-scale software systems (monitoring, alerting, production debugging, etc.). While we ultimately value expertise over experience, we expect that a successful candidate for this role will have 4+ years working with complex production systems.
  • 2+ years in formal or informal leadership roles that involve significant time mentoring and teaching co-workers about software best practices.
  • Full stack engineering background, you are comfortable writing backend code and creating front-end UIs (we use Vue)
  • Empathy and effective communication skills: you can advocate for teammates and stakeholders such as customers and product managers; you can explain complex technical issues to audiences of diverse technical understanding.
  • Production experience with job-queueing systems, containers (Docker), and AWS services (SQS, S3, ECS)
Responsibilities
  • Collaborate closely with the Product team and other stakeholders to help implement new features and services
  • Work on backend systems and front-end UIs
  • Be responsible for leading projects from design to implementation
  • Learn and champion best practices in code design and architecture
  • Coach and mentor fellow engineers and team members
  • Work with our Engineering leadership to support and grow the culture of our engineering team

Lob.com provides a platform designed to help businesses streamline their marketing and operational processes. The main service offered is tools that assist companies in optimizing their marketing campaign execution costs and calculating their return on investment (ROI). This means that businesses can run their marketing campaigns more efficiently and gain insights into their profitability. Additionally, Lob.com has a print delivery ecosystem that ensures the safe delivery of printed marketing materials while adhering to important data protection standards like GDPR, SOC 2, and HIPAA. This focus on data security is crucial for clients handling sensitive information. Unlike many competitors, Lob.com combines digital marketing tools with a certified print delivery network, making it a unique option for businesses. The goal of Lob.com is to help companies improve their marketing effectiveness while ensuring the safety of their data.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$79.4M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2013

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

3%

2 year growth

-3%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Achieving a $100 million revenue milestone demonstrates Lob's strong market presence and financial health.
  • The 2023 State of Direct Mail report indicates a growing market confidence in direct mail, with 74% of marketers finding it more effective than email, suggesting robust demand for Lob's services.
  • Lob's recent $50M Series C funding round led by Y Combinator Continuity provides ample resources for expansion and innovation.

What critics are saying

  • The reliance on direct mail could be a vulnerability if market preferences shift towards digital-only solutions.
  • The competitive nature of the digital marketing and software development sectors may pressure Lob to continuously innovate to maintain its edge.

What makes Lob unique

  • Lob.com uniquely combines digital marketing optimization with a certified print delivery ecosystem, ensuring both efficiency and data protection.
  • Their focus on direct mail automation, backed by significant data protection standards like GDPR, SOC 2, and HIPAA, sets them apart in the marketing tech landscape.
  • Lob's ability to provide detailed ROI calculations for marketing campaigns offers a clear advantage over competitors who may not offer such precise metrics.

Benefits

Competitive equity program

Learning and development opportunities

Health benefits for you and your dependent(s)

Unlimited PTO

Paid volunteer time

Commuter benefits

Wellness program

Free lunch, dinner, and snacks

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