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Full-Time

Frontend Software Engineer

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Yassir

Yassir

1,001-5,000 employees

Ride-hailing platform operating in multiple countries

Automotive & Transportation
Consumer Software

Senior

United States

Hybrid position requiring some in-office presence.

Category
Frontend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Kubernetes
JavaScript
React.js
Git
Docker
Redis
REST APIs
Requirements
  • Must have technical skills with at least 5 years of experience
  • Language: Javascript
  • Framework: React.JS, Express.JS
  • Familiarity with cloud message APIs and push notification
  • Web architecture: Rest and restful APIs, micro-services
  • Version control: GIT
  • BSc/MSc in Engineering, Computer Science or relevant field
  • Nice to have technical skills (Strongly advised)
  • Containers: Docker, Kubernetes
  • Caching, Redis server
  • Scaling, Web load balancing
  • Experience in a rapidly growing company in the mobility, on-demand, or fintech space is a plus
Responsibilities
  • Design and build web applications using React.js
  • Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications
  • Collaborate with a team to define, design, and ship new features
  • Identify and correct bottlenecks and fix bugs
  • Help maintain code quality, organization, and automatization
  • Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute ideas to our technology, algorithms and products.
  • Work with the engineering and design teams to understand end-user requirements, formulate use cases, and then translate that into a pragmatic and effective technical solution
  • Dive into difficult problems and successfully deliver results on schedule

Yassir provides a reliable and user-friendly transport service that simplifies the process of booking drivers through a smartphone app. This firm operates in multiple countries, including Algeria, ensuring a broad operational base and cultural diversity. The workplace at Yassir is vibrant and dynamic, fostering a culture of professionalism and respect among its team, which drives its success in the competitive transport industry.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$217.7M

Headquarters

Palo Alto, California

Founded

2016

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

12%

1 year growth

36%

2 year growth

82%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The recent $150 million Series B funding round indicates strong investor confidence and provides ample resources for expansion and innovation.
  • Yassir's multi-service platform can drive higher user engagement and retention by offering a one-stop-shop for various needs.
  • Participation in Y Combinator's accelerator program adds a layer of prestige and access to a vast network of resources and mentorship.

What critics are saying

  • The concept of a super app is still relatively new and unproven in many markets, which could pose adoption challenges.
  • Operating in multiple service verticals increases operational complexity and the risk of spreading resources too thin.

What makes Yassir unique

  • Yassir positions itself as a super app, offering a diverse range of services including ride-hailing, food and grocery delivery, and payments, unlike competitors who may focus on a single vertical.
  • The company's strong backing from prominent investors like BOND, DN Capital, and Y Combinator provides it with significant financial leverage and credibility in the market.
  • Yassir's focus on the African market allows it to tap into a rapidly growing and underserved region, setting it apart from global competitors.

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