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Software Engineer

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Traba

Traba

51-200 employees

Connects businesses with on-demand labor

Consulting
Industrial & Manufacturing

Compensation Overview

$120k - $160kAnnually

Mid

New York, NY, USA

Position requires onsite presence in New York City.

Category
Full-Stack Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
JavaScript
React.js
Git
Node.js
Postgres
Docker
TypeScript
React Native
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • 3+ years experience with Typescript, Javascript, React Native, React, Node.js, and/or PostgreSQL
  • Experience with Docker
  • Experience working in an early-stage engineering team, working through ambiguity, and being a self-starter
  • A passion for helping people find meaningful work that works for them
Responsibilities
  • Write & review high quality, performant code for our React Native mobile app, React/Typescript web apps, and Node.js/PostgreSQL APIs
  • Architect & document our tech platform and advise key product & infrastructure decisions
  • Collaborate with designers to implement pixel-perfect, eye-pleasing UIs
  • Implement our CI/CD workflows, using Docker & Github Actions
  • Add analytics & monitoring to help understand our user experience & application health
  • Contribute in a ton of other ways to a scrappy founding team building the future of flexible light industrial staffing!

Traba connects local light industrial workers with businesses that need flexible labor solutions. The company serves clients like warehouses and event organizers by providing general labor roles such as lumpers, picker packers, and warehouse associates. Businesses can use Traba's digital platform to request workers for specific shifts, ensuring they receive the right number of vetted and insured workers to meet their needs. Workers benefit from the platform by accessing flexible shifts that fit their schedules, allowing them to earn more based on the number of shifts they take. Traba generates revenue by charging businesses for staffing services, either through a fee per shift or a subscription model. The platform stands out with features like easy shift requests, thorough worker vetting, and the ability to adjust labor needs according to demand.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$45.6M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2021

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

38%

1 year growth

119%

2 year growth

225%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The recent $22 million funding round led by Founders Fund positions Traba for aggressive expansion and market penetration.
  • The involvement of influential investors like Peter Thiel and Keith Rabois could open doors to strategic partnerships and additional funding opportunities.

What critics are saying

  • The niche focus on light industrial staffing may limit Traba's market size and growth potential compared to more diversified staffing platforms.
  • Reliance on continuous funding rounds for expansion could pose financial risks if future investments do not materialize as expected.

What makes Traba unique

  • Traba focuses specifically on the light industrial staffing market, unlike broader staffing platforms that cater to multiple industries.
  • The backing from high-profile investors like Founders Fund and General Catalyst provides Traba with significant financial leverage and credibility in the market.

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Benefits

Competitive salary & compensation

Equity

In-person office

Health, dental, & vision

Breakfast, lunch, dinner & snacks

Leadership development

Ongoing learning opportunities

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