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Paperless Parts

Paperless Parts

51-200 employees

Cloud-based quoting software for manufacturers

Industrial & Manufacturing
Enterprise Software

Expert

Boston, MA, USA

US Citizenship Required

Category
Full-Stack Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Python
Java
Docker
AWS
Jenkins
Django
Requirements
  • 10+ years of experience in object-oriented programming, with a strong track record of delivering high-quality, impactful software products and services.
  • Strong experience with AWS, designing and deploying scalable, resilient cloud architectures.
  • Deep understanding of relational and non-relational databases, with the ability to design and optimize data storage solutions for high performance and scalability.
  • Expertise in a modern web application stack, such as Python/Django, Node/Express, or Java/Spring, with the ability to lead the development of sophisticated web applications.
  • Proven experience building and deploying applications using Docker and expertise with CI/CD tooling such as Jenkins to streamline the development process.
  • Extensive experience in API design, development, and documentation, ensuring APIs are secure, efficient, and scalable.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Responsibilities
  • Architect and Lead: Design and implement scalable, high-performance systems critical to our business and customers.
  • Deliver API Excellence: Lead the design, development, and documentation of secure, efficient, and scalable APIs, ensuring seamless integration across systems and services.
  • Solve Technical Problems: Address some of the most complex technical challenges in the industry, making high-stakes decisions that impact the security, performance, and scalability of our products.
  • Drive Best Practices: Champion adopting best practices in software development, including CI/CD, code quality, testing, and documentation, ensuring our engineering processes are world-class.
  • Mentor and Develop: Mentor less experienced engineers, providing guidance and support as they grow their skills and contribute to the team’s success.
  • Collaborate and Innovate: Work closely with other senior engineers, product managers, and designers to deliver innovative solutions that exceed customer expectations.

Paperless Parts provides quoting software designed specifically for manufacturers, catering to a wide range of clients from small job shops to large production facilities. Their main product is a cloud-based platform that simplifies and speeds up the quoting process, ensuring greater accuracy. This platform features advanced analytics, collaboration tools, and a part viewer, which assist manufacturers in optimizing their operations and increasing their success rates in winning quotes. Unlike many competitors, Paperless Parts operates on a subscription-based model, allowing clients to access the software for a recurring fee. The company's goal is to enhance efficiency and accessibility in the manufacturing sector, ultimately aiming to transform the industry.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$37M

Headquarters

Boston, Massachusetts

Founded

2017

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

-7%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Recognition as one of Boston’s Best Places to Work enhances its appeal to top tech talent, fostering a strong and innovative workforce.
  • The opening of a new West Coast office positions Paperless Parts to better serve the aerospace industry, a rapidly growing market segment.
  • Recent enhancements to their platform, such as the AI-supported quote setup workflow and 3D Part Viewer, demonstrate a commitment to continuous innovation.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape of manufacturing software is intense, requiring constant innovation to maintain a competitive edge.
  • Rapid expansion, including aggressive hiring and new office openings, could strain resources and operational efficiency.

What makes Paperless Parts unique

  • Paperless Parts leverages AI-supported workflows to significantly reduce quote setup times, a unique feature in the custom part manufacturing sector.
  • The company's focus on vertical SaaS for the manufacturing value chain sets it apart from more generalized software solutions.
  • Their cloud-based, format-agnostic 3D Part Viewer enhances accessibility and usability for manufacturers, distinguishing it from traditional CAD software.