Software Engineer III at EasyPost

Job Description

🧡📦💙Founded in 2012, EasyPost is a YC unicorn whose mission is to make shipping simple for businesses—from garage startups to the Fortune 500. Shipping, now more than ever, is the backbone of the global economy, but integrating the technology-enabled operations of a modern business with the low-tech and complex shipping industry has always been a challenge. EasyPost solves this problem with the first developer-friendly REST API for shipping, and we continue to push boundaries and discover new ways to simplify shipping for all. Our team is rapidly growing, and this is the perfect time to get on board. Join us and help build the shipping infrastructure of the future. We’re builders, problem-solvers, and “there has to be a better way” people. We like elegant architecture, fast decisions, and shipping (pun intended) improvements that power millions of deliveries every day. We stay scrappy, we move fast, and we don’t wait for permission to innovate in an industry that desperately needs it. If you want to work on systems that actually move the world—literally—you’re in the right place. 🚚✨

Position Summary:

The Software Engineer III will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining scalable data data-driven products, including necessary data pipelines and tooling to support those products or initiatives. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including product managers, other engineers, data scientists and analysts to deliver data products that meet the needs of our customers and stakeholders.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

Design, code, test, and debug data-driven applications in accordance with established coding standards and best practices
Develop supporting data tooling, including data pipelines, APIs and related tools to support those applications, ensuring that the tooling supports performant, scalable and secure solutions
Integrate with various data sources and technologies to ensure the right data is available for the solutions in a timely manner
Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical specifications and architectural designs. Provide input on feasibility and technical approaches for implementing new features and improvements
Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality, ensure consistency, and share knowledge among team members. Offer constructive feedback and suggestions to enhance codebase integrity
Utilize version control systems to manage and track changes to source code. Collaborate effectively within a distributed version control environment
Ensure compatibility and interoperability between different systems and platforms
Work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate data engineering into overall business processes
Develop and maintain documentation for data processes and workflows
Stay updated on emerging data technologies and evaluate their relevance to the organization
Make recommendations for adopting new tools or technologies to enhance data engineering capabilities

Minimum Education & Experience Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, information technology, data science, analytics, or other related field
5+ years of related experience, a master’s degree and 3+ years of related experience, or equivalent related work experience
Proficient in SQL and Python. Experience in Ruby, Javascript/Typescript a plus
Experienced in utilizing Cloud technologies and Infrastructure as Code
Experience with Looker, DBT, and cloud warehouse technologies a plus
Experience with Parcel APIs, Parcel Financial Data and EDI feeds a plus
Effective problem-solving skills and a desire to solve business challenges with data
Ability to communicate effectively to multiple key stakeholders

Core Competencies Required:

Knowledge and Application: Complete knowledge and full understanding of areas of specialization, principles and practices within a professional discipline. Assesses unusual circumstances and uses sophisticated analytical and problem solving techniques to identify causes. Resolves and assesses a wide range of issues in creative ways and suggests variations in approach. This job is a fully qualified, experienced professional, journey-level position
Complexity & Problem Solving: Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of information requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Devises solutions based on limited information and precedent and adapts existing approaches to resolve issues. Uses evaluation, judgment, and interpretation to select the right course of action. Work is done independently and is reviewed at critical points
Collaboration & Interaction: Enhances relationships and networks with senior internal/external partners who are not familiar with the subject matter often requiring persuasion. Adapts style to different audiences and often advises others on difficult matters

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

Physical Requirements:

Minimal to light physical effort is required in performing duties
Prolonged stationary periods at a desk and working on a computer
Extensive use of computers, keyboards, and communication-based technology to exchange information
Occasional walking and lifting may be required and must be able to lift 15 pounds at any given time
Travel Required: 10%

Work Environment:

Core Values: Build and sell products we believe in, accountability and authenticity in all we do, customers guide the way, and persistence and humility
Remote, home office or office location with potential hybrid schedule
Team-based culture
Fast-paced environment
Required on-call hours

What We Offer:

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
Competitive compensation package and equity
Monthly work from home stipend of $50
Flexible work schedule and paid time off
Collaborative culture with a supportive team
A great place to work with unlimited growth opportunities
The opportunity to make massive contributions at a hyper-growth company
Make an impact on a product helping ship millions of packages per day

Data Privacy Notice for Job Applicants:

“EasyPost is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.”

To be considered for this position, you must be authorized and based in the United States.

If you have any questions or concerns you can reach out to me directly on LinkedIn @KristinaPerna :).

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.