Published: Mon, 25 Nov 2024 00:50:07 GMT
Job Description:
Title: Senior Software Engineer – Frontend/Fullstack
Company Overview:
Pallet is a rapidly growing technology company that is revolutionizing the logistics industry with our people-first approach and cutting-edge solutions. Based in San Francisco, CA and backed by top investors such as Bain Capital Ventures and Bessemer, we are creating a new standard for operational excellence in logistics.
In just over a year, we have built a robust core operating system for trucking and logistics, including our flagship products: Transportation Management System and Warehouse Management System. These solutions streamline workflows, eliminate inefficiencies, and automate critical processes, empowering logistics providers to improve delivery speed, reduce costs, and enhance customer satisfaction.
Our world-class team includes talent from companies like Google, Meta, Rippling, and ScaleAI, and with an ambitious roadmap, we are shaping the future of logistics. If you are passionate about solving complex challenges and building impactful solutions, Pallet is the place for you.
We are open to remote applicants working in the US, and we also have an office in San Francisco where we come in a few days a week.
Job Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Frontend Engineer to join our team at Pallet. In this role, you will collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to build and refine the systems powering our AI-driven logistics platform.
As a key member of the team, you will focus on creating high-quality solutions for order management, dispatching, and driver products, delivering a transparent and user-friendly experience while driving cost savings and efficiency through automation. You will play a critical role in transforming how businesses operate in this essential industry by contributing to reusable components, collaborating with QA, and aligning with the team’s mission to modernize logistics.
Responsibilities:
– Building robust, simple, and scalable APIs to power the frontend applications
– Designing efficient database schemas, implementing data models, and optimizing queries for performance
– Implementing strategies like horizontal scaling, load balancing, and distributed systems to handle increased traffic and data volumes
– Building real-time features like live updates and notifications using technologies like WebSockets, Firebase, Supabase, etc.
– Implementing security measures like authentication, authorization (role-based access control), encryption, and vulnerability scanning
Requirements:
– Strong drive and self-starter mentality with a sense of ownership, capable of working independently and collaboratively
– Proven track record of executing and delivering on large projects with high ambiguity
– Experience mentoring junior engineers, leading technical discussions, and contributing to the overall technical direction of the team
– Ability to balance rapid iterative development with high-quality code and effectively communicate risks to project PM
– Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of leading technical discussions and persuading key stakeholders
Nice-to-Haves:
– Experience working with TypeScript, React, and/or Node.js
– Experience working with RESTful or GraphQL APIs
– Proficiency in CI/CD pipelines to automate testing and deployment
Why Work at Pallet:
– Daily code deployments and quick iteration cycles
– Diverse range of features to work on and own
– A vibrant and collaborative workplace culture
– A diverse team of top talent from companies like Scale AI, Watershed, Rippling, and many FAANG ex-employees
– Monthly happy hours, weekly paid dinners, and leisurely coffee strolls through bustling streets of the city
– Comprehensive benefits package, including health, vision, and dental coverage
– Flexible PTO policy
– Life and accidental insurance
– Short-term disability coverage
– Generous salary and equity opportunities for all staff
– 401k option for future savings
– Yearly learning and development stipend
– Commuter benefits for those in San Francisco
– Fully covered Uber ride home for late nights in the office
– Remote office home stipend
– Monthly happy hours and company-paid dinners on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the office
– Annual company offsites, with the last one being in Sonoma Wine Country
Our Interview Process:
– Initial chat with Grace, our Talent Lead – 30 minutes
– Chat with Hiring Manager, our Director of Engineering – Alexei – 30 minutes
– Live technical screen with Staff Engineer – 45 minutes
– Final interview – 4 hours (two technical rounds, two behavioral rounds)
– Brief background and reference checks
Compensation Range:
$175,000 – $210,000 + generous equity
Pallet is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Apply link
