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Full-Time

Engineering Manager

Route Success

Posted on 7/29/2024

Veho

Veho

501-1,000 employees

Last-mile delivery service for e-commerce

Automotive & Transportation
Consumer Software

Compensation Overview

$187k - $210kAnnually

+ Equity Package

Senior, Expert

United States

Category
Engineering Management
Software Development Management
Required Skills
JavaScript
React.js
Communications
NoSQL
Node.js
Data Structures & Algorithms
TypeScript
Requirements
  • 5+ years of software development experience
  • 2+ years of experience of engineering leadership and management.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent combination of technical education and work experience
  • Deep hands-on technical expertise in mobile or web-technologies
  • Solid software development background including design patterns, data structures, test driven development
  • Software development experience in building web services and highly scalable applications
  • Proficient with server-side languages such as Javascript, Typescript, React, Node.js etc.
  • Experience with data structures and algorithms and knowledge of relational databases (NoSQL experience would be a nice add)
  • Excellent communication skills to convey complex technical information effectively to internal and external/non-technical stakeholders.
Responsibilities
  • Leading and supporting the overall development life cycle of the Route Success and Driver Mobile App spaces, and managing complex projects with significant bottom-line impact
  • Overseeing a team of developers while providing clarity and direction as they evolve next generation driver facing products powering our delivery and returns experiences
  • Working with product managers in developing a strategy and road map to provide industry differentiating capabilities for a variety of product lines and platforms
  • Instilling best practices for software development and documentation, assure designs meet requirements, and deliver high-quality work on tight schedules
  • Navigating prioritization, planning of projects and features, Stakeholder management, and tracking of external commitments
  • Translating business requirements into technical solutions, recommend alternative technical and business approaches, and lead engineering efforts to meet aggressive timelines with optimal solutions
  • Monitoring the operational success of production services
  • Collaborating on and participating in recruiting, hiring, and on-boarding strategies and processes
  • Hands-on development focus about 25% of the time

Veho focuses on last-mile delivery, providing services to e-commerce businesses to improve their shipping experience and customer loyalty. The company picks up parcels from e-commerce platforms and sorts them into efficient delivery routes for crowdsourced drivers, who deliver packages while providing real-time updates to customers. Veho differentiates itself with a 99.9% on-time delivery rate and a 4.9 out of 5 customer satisfaction rating. The goal is to offer reliable and efficient delivery solutions that enhance the overall shipping experience.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$178.6M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2016

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

5%

1 year growth

2%

2 year growth

26%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Veho's rapid revenue growth and expansion into 42 markets demonstrate strong business momentum and market penetration.
  • Strategic partnerships with companies like ClearJet and ProShip enhance Veho's service offerings and broaden its customer base.
  • The appointment of experienced executives like Deborah Surrette and Deepak Madabushi positions Veho for continued operational excellence and strategic growth.

What critics are saying

  • Recent layoffs and corporate restructuring may indicate underlying financial or operational challenges.
  • The highly competitive nature of the logistics and delivery market could pressure Veho to continuously innovate to maintain its edge.

What makes Veho unique

  • Veho's 99.9% on-time delivery rate and 4.9 out of 5 customer satisfaction rating set it apart in the highly competitive last-mile delivery market.
  • The company's Perfect Placement feature, allowing customers to specify delivery locations via photos, is an industry-first innovation.
  • Veho's scalable platform and real-time adaptive logistics provide a flexible and efficient solution for e-commerce businesses, unlike traditional delivery services.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, & vision

Equity

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