Full-Time

Staff Systems Engineer

Posted on 8/30/2024

EasyPost

EasyPost

201-500 employees

Shipping API solutions for logistics management

Data & Analytics
Automotive & Transportation
Consumer Goods

Senior, Expert

Remote in USA

Category
DevOps & Infrastructure
Cloud Engineering
DevOps Engineering
Required Skills
Kubernetes
Microsoft Azure
Python
Puppet
Management
Apache Kafka
AWS
Terraform
Nginx
Ansible
Development Operations (DevOps)
Google Cloud Platform
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
  • 12+ years of related experience, master’s degree and 8+ years of related experience, or equivalent related work experience
  • Strong proficiency in coding and scripting languages, with a focus on Python
  • Deep understanding of DevOps & SRE principles, practices, and methodologies
  • Proven experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and GCP (IBM a plus)
  • Proficiency in IaC tools such as Terraform and CloudFormation
  • Proficiency with automation tools like Ansible and Puppet
  • Experience with monitoring and observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK Stack
  • Experience with containerization technologies such as Kubernetes
  • Experience with host-based traffic management services (haproxy, nginx)
  • Experience with event streaming platforms such as kafka
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Responsibilities
  • Design, implement, and manage complex infrastructure and application services that ensure reliability, scalability, and performance.
  • Provide technical leadership and guidance to junior engineers.
  • Implement automated solutions for infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and deployment using industry-leading tools and best practices.
  • Utilize Python programming skills to develop and maintain customized tools and scripts for monitoring, logging, and workflow automation.
  • Drive opportunities for shifting from proprietary to industry standard tools.
  • Design patterns for self-service consumption of infrastructure by Engineering.
  • Implement monitoring, alerting, and incident response processes to ensure the reliability and availability of our systems and services.
  • Mentor the team on change management and incident response.
  • Conduct post mortems and implement improvements to prevent recurrence.
  • Optimize service performance through capacity planning, resource utilization analysis, and infrastructure tuning.
  • Work with colleagues to ensure the integrity, availability, and security of our infrastructure and services, both on-prem and in the Cloud.
  • Stay current on industry regulations and standards, ensuring compliance with data protection and privacy laws.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive alignment on best practices and standards for infrastructure and operations.
  • Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for infrastructure and service configurations, processes, and procedures.

EasyPost provides shipping solutions through its Shipping APIs, which allow businesses to manage their shipping processes efficiently. These APIs enable clients to integrate shipping functionalities into their systems, giving them access to compare rates from various carriers like USPS, UPS, FedEx, and DHL on a single platform. This multi-carrier access helps businesses find the best shipping options for their needs. EasyPost operates on a subscription or usage-based fee model, allowing clients to use the service for free for the first 120,000 packages annually, after which fees are based on shipment volume. Additionally, EasyPost offers shipping insurance to protect packages against loss or damage, and data optimization tools to help businesses save on costs and improve delivery times. The goal of EasyPost is to streamline logistics operations for businesses of all sizes, ensuring reliable delivery and cost savings.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$36.5M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2012

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-2%

1 year growth

-2%

2 year growth

-2%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Partnerships with FedEx and Manhattan Associates enhance service offerings and market reach.
  • New DHL eCommerce solutions capitalize on expanding international eCommerce markets.
  • AI and machine learning integration optimizes shipping routes and reduces delivery times.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from emerging shipping API providers may erode market share.
  • Over-reliance on FedEx partnership could reduce bargaining power with other carriers.
  • Carbon Offset API adoption may be limited if customers resist paying extra for offsets.

What makes EasyPost unique

  • EasyPost offers a best-in-class multi-carrier shipping API for seamless integration.
  • The company provides shipping insurance across all carriers and service levels.
  • EasyPost's Carbon Offset API aligns with rising sustainable shipping practices.

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Benefits

Medical, dental, vision plans

Flexible time-off

Stock option opportunities

401(k) match

Cross-functional learning

Monthly virtual events

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