Full-Time

Software Engineer II

Trucking

Posted on 9/4/2024

Flexport

Flexport

1,001-5,000 employees

Logistics services for global trade operations

Automotive & Transportation
Social Impact
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$147k - $183kAnnually

Mid

Chicago, IL, USA + 1 more

More locations: Bellevue, WA, USA

Requires in-person attendance 3 times a week with flexibility to work remotely 2 days per week.

Category
Backend Engineering
Web Development
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Kotlin
Ruby
Java
C/C++
Requirements
  • 3+ years of experience writing software, and a strong engineering background.
  • 2+ years of design and architecture knowledge as well as familiarity with object-oriented analysis and design patterns (OOA/OOD)
  • Knowledge of at least one programming language such as Ruby, C, C++, Java, or Kotlin
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical field, or equivalent experience.
Responsibilities
  • Build highly available, secure, distributed systems in a microservice architecture.
  • Design, develop, test and maintain systems that represent the real-world intricacies of logistics entities, such as shipper, client, cargo, document, carrier, container, email etc.
  • Collaborate with some of the best engineers in the industry to work on complex business and technical problems.
  • Work closely with business partners and product managers to distill complex business problems into elegant technical solutions.
  • Build and launch products rapidly and incrementally. We ship to production dozens of times per day.
  • Ensure our products maintain a high-quality bar. We believe in anticipating issues by obsessing over metrics and applying key learnings from post-mortems to all our services.
  • Geek out about shipping and logistics. (We do this often.)

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 greater visibility and control over their supply chains. Unlike competitors, Flexport also offers trade advisory and financial services, including trade finance and insurance, to help businesses manage risks. The company's goal is to streamline global trade operations, making them more efficient and transparent.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$2.4B

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2013

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

-1%

2 year growth

-3%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Integration of AI enhances Flexport's logistics operations and decision-making processes.
  • Acquisition of Convoy's assets boosts Flexport's digital platform capabilities.
  • Growing demand for carbon-neutral shipping solutions expands Flexport's carbon offset services.

What critics are saying

  • Departure of key executives may disrupt Flexport's strategic direction.
  • Complaints from clients like Peloton could harm Flexport's reputation.
  • Leadership changes may indicate potential instability affecting company morale.

What makes Flexport unique

  • Flexport offers a comprehensive logistics platform with real-time tracking capabilities.
  • The company provides both FCL and LCL shipping options for diverse client needs.
  • Flexport's technology platform enhances supply chain visibility and control for businesses.

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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

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