Staff Software Engineer

August 23

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Shippo

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We help eCommerce merchants grow by empowering them with the #1 shipping solution tool needed to save time and money.

Multi-carrier shipping • Shipping Labels • Shipment Tracking • Shipping API & Dashboard • Global Shipping

201 - 500

Description

• Here at Shippo, we are the shipping layer of the internet and we consider ourselves to be one of the core building blocks of e-commerce. • Our mission is to make merchants successful through world class shipping. With our products and solutions, we level the playing field by providing our customers with best-in-class solutions that otherwise wouldn’t be available to them. • We are looking for a Staff Software Engineer to join our Core Enablement Team! This team is responsible for finding hidden problems in our software ecosystem and solving these problems in order to enable other teams in the Core Connectivity Division to build reliable and performant shipping APIs which allow Shippo’s customers to connect to carriers, calculate rates, create labels and track their packages, allowing stream-aligned teams to deliver value to our customers at a faster pace with higher quality.

Requirements

• Proven experience leading high-impact projects with cross-functional teams and setting architectural direction. Ability to influence technical strategy across the organization. • Extensive experience designing, optimizing, and implementing scalable APIs, services, and applications. Deep understanding of complex system architectures, including microservices and container-based designs. • Exceptional skills in verbal, written, and interpersonal communication, with a track record of mentoring engineering talent and articulating complex technical concepts clearly to various stakeholders. • Ability to anticipate customer needs and drive innovation, implementing solutions that align with both short-term and long-term goals. • Proficiency in server-side programming languages (e.g., Go, Python, Java) and database design. Experience with MVC frameworks (e.g., Django, .NET, Spring) and relevant tools, with a focus on performance optimization and selecting appropriate technologies. • Skilled in breaking down complex problems, anticipating challenges, and leading root cause analysis. Ability to address impediments proactively. • Commitment to high standards of technical excellence and continuous improvement, including setting best practices within teams. • Advanced degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience. Advanced English fluency with strong communication skills for a global, diverse team.