Full-Time

Staff Software Engineer

Platform

Posted on 9/4/2024

Turo

Turo

1,001-5,000 employees

Peer-to-peer car sharing platform for rentals

Automotive & Transportation
Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

$166k - $207kAnnually

+ Equity + Benefits

Senior, Expert

Seattle, WA, USA

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Python
Data Structures & Algorithms
Ruby
Java
Development Operations (DevOps)
Requirements
  • 7+ years experience shipping high-scale code to production.
  • Fluent in at least one language - e.g., Java, Python, Ruby, Go, or C.
  • Possess strong computer science fundamentals: data structures, algorithms, database concepts, distributed systems, and search.
  • Strong communicator. Explaining complex technical concepts to designers, support, and other engineers is no problem for you.
  • Enjoy solving problems and helping others meet their goals.
  • Experience with logging, monitoring and alerting systems and tools.
  • Passionate about search, streaming, database or other backend technologies.
Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with product engineering and devops teams to develop Turo into a scalable service.
  • Make sure our engineers have an awesome time developing—help them move faster and smoother from onboarding to launching services and products, with built-in observability.
  • Generate maintainable, high-quality code, conduct thorough testing, engage in collaborative code reviews, and oversee the shipping process.
  • Identify opportunities for enhancing and scaling our architecture and application design.
  • Create tools and utilities for diagnosing and resolving issues within the system
  • Ensure proper technical design and documentation.
  • Operate effectively in a dynamic and expanding environment, adapting to constant change, where fluid processes and creative solutions are valued.
  • Apply your skills to elevate the technical standards and provide guidance on architectural decisions
  • Lead significant projects and concurrently provide mentorship to fellow team engineers.

Turo operates in the peer-to-peer car sharing market, allowing private car owners to rent out their vehicles to others. Car owners can list their vehicles on Turo’s platform, where they set their own rental prices and availability. Renters can browse these listings, select a vehicle that meets their needs, and book it for a specific time. Turo facilitates the transaction by providing insurance coverage and customer support, ensuring a smooth experience for both car owners and renters. The company earns revenue by taking a percentage of the rental fee, which aligns its interests with those of its users. Turo stands out from competitors by offering a diverse range of vehicles, including everyday cars, luxury, and specialty options. The goal of Turo is to provide a flexible and cost-effective alternative to traditional car rental services, leveraging the sharing economy to connect car owners with renters.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$451.3M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2009

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-2%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Turo's partnership with United Airlines enhances customer acquisition and retention.
  • Expansion in Australia indicates potential for further international market penetration.
  • Winning the unitQ Quality Excellence Award highlights Turo's commitment to customer experience.

What critics are saying

  • Negative incidents involving rented vehicles could damage Turo's reputation.
  • New competitors like ZEV co-op could capture market share with eco-friendly models.
  • Market volatility could impact Turo's IPO plans and investor confidence.

What makes Turo unique

  • Turo offers a wide variety of vehicles, from everyday to luxury models.
  • The platform provides a cost-effective alternative to traditional car rental services.
  • Turo's commission-based model aligns its interests with users' successful transactions.

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