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Staff Frontend Engineer

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Flexport

Flexport

1,001-5,000 employees

Logistics and supply chain management services

Data & Analytics
Automotive & Transportation
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$196.9k - $246.1kAnnually

Senior

Bellevue, WA, USA

Requires attendance in the Bellevue office 3 days per week with 2 days of remote flexibility.

Category
Frontend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
React.js
Jest
Mocha
AngularJS
HTML/CSS
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • At least 7+ years of professional experience in frontend development, with a focus on building enterprise software products up through the middle layer.
  • Expertise in modern frontend languages, frameworks, and libraries such as React, Angular, HTML, and CSS.
  • Familiarity with automated testing frameworks and tools (e.g., Jest, Mocha, Cypress).
  • Experience in optimizing applications for speed and scalability.
  • Experience with logistics processes or building enterprise software a plus.
Responsibilities
  • Work closely with product managers, product designers, business stakeholders, and fullstack engineers to design and implement scalable, user-centric features and applications.
  • Work with product designers to extend Flexport’s design principles to Order Management/Booking Management tools, including the redesign of existing UI components if needed.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers on the team.
  • Ensure code quality and performance through code reviews, automated testing, and best practices.
  • Provide feedback on design prototypes and wireframes to the product and business team to drive performant engineering solutions, and translate these designs into high quality code using modern frontend tools like React, GraphQL Federation, Cypress, etc.

Flexport provides logistics and supply chain services to facilitate global trade, including ocean shipping, air freight, ground transportation, and customs brokerage. Their technology platform allows clients to track shipments in real-time, offering transparency and control over their supply chains. Unlike competitors, Flexport optimizes container space with its OceanMatch service and offers additional financial services like trade finance and insurance. The company's goal is to streamline global trade operations, making them more efficient and environmentally friendly.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$2.4B

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2013

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-2%

1 year growth

-14%

2 year growth

-25%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Flexport's acquisition of Convoy's technology assets enhances its capabilities in the trucking sector, potentially boosting productivity and service offerings.
  • Partnerships with high-profile clients like Shein indicate strong market trust and potential for significant business growth.
  • Flexport's innovative services, such as the trucking capacity marketplace, demonstrate its commitment to leveraging technology for industry advancement.

What critics are saying

  • The departure of key executives like Parisa Sadrzadeh could lead to operational disruptions and strategic misalignments.
  • Legal disputes with major clients like Peloton and Giti Tires over excessive charges could damage Flexport's reputation and financial stability.

What makes Flexport unique

  • Flexport's technology platform offers unparalleled real-time tracking and visibility, setting it apart from traditional logistics providers.
  • Their OceanMatch service optimizes container space, reducing costs and improving efficiency, which is a unique value proposition in the logistics industry.
  • Flexport's comprehensive suite of services, including trade finance and carbon offset options, provides a holistic approach to supply chain management that few competitors can match.

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Benefits

Free Food

Company Social Outings

Health & Wellness

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

PTO / Vacation Policy

Paid Holidays

Maternity / Paternity Leave

Financial Benefits

401K / Retirement Plan

Performance Bonus

Employee Stock Purchase Plan