Staff Software Architect, Shipwell
$150-180k
Data-driven connectivity platform for modernizing shipping
Open for applications
Data-driven connectivity platform for modernizing shipping
21-100 employees
Open for applications
$150-180k
21-100 employees
Company mission
To empower companies to efficiently scale their supply chain, no matter their size, stage or industry.
Role
Who you are
- BS/MS/Ph.D. in Computer Science or a related field
- 7+ years of experience in software development, with a minimum of 3 years in a leadership or architecture role
- Expertise in system design and architecture for enterprise applications
- Strong knowledge of relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB)
- Proficiency in modern programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, or similar)
- Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, or Azure)
- Familiarity with agile development methodologies and DevOps practices
- Exceptional problem-solving skills, with a deep understanding of scalability, performance, and security considerations
What the job involves
- The Staff Software Architect role is an unparalleled chance to lead the technical architecture and strategy of a high-growth startup that's breaking barriers in its third record-setting year
- We’re seeking a visionary leader who can establish scalable and robust architecture for enterprise-grade applications
- As a Software Architect, you’ll collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams, including engineering, product, and leadership, to define the technical direction for our revolutionary logistics platform
- You’ll be pivotal in mentoring engineers, influencing strategic decisions, and building the foundation that will reshape the industry for decades to come
- Define and communicate the technical vision and architecture of the Shipwell platform
- Design high-quality, scalable, and maintainable software solutions
- Provide guidance on best practices for system architecture, design patterns, and development methodologies
- Drive technical innovation and stay ahead of emerging trends and technologies
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration across the platform
- Lead code reviews, technical discussions, and mentoring to elevate the team’s expertise
- Identify and mitigate technical risks to ensure long-term scalability and performance
- Act as a thought leader and advocate for engineering excellence across the organization
Our take
The existing infrastructure of the U.S. shipping industry is becoming antiquated, with the complexity of shipping logistics being siloed and requiring manual organization. Shippers must directly communicate with freight companies to organize their shipping logistics, in addition to organizing and paying drivers and managing vehicle fleets en-masse.
Shipwell provides an online marketplace and toolkit to help companies manage the booking, organization, and analysis of their shipping systems through an all-in-one service. The aim of the company is to improve the customer's ability to upscale their business and shipping fleets through automation and data insights.
Shipping management software is on the rise, so Shipwell finds itself within a competitive market. However, the company had a very successful 2024, having been recognized as a Challenger in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Transportation Management Systems (TMS), as well as experiencing exceptional growth. Going forward, the company remains focused on delivering even greater value for its customers, and with 16 consecutive quarters of growth since its launch, it's sure to continue impressing.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
1% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)
Oct 2019
$35m
SERIES B
Oct 2018
$10m
SERIES A
Total funding: $47m
Company benefits
- Healthcare: Shipwell offers Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA, Critical Illness, Accident, Life Insurance and more
- Parental Leave: 4 weeks of fully paid parental leave to care for the newest member of your family
- Flexible time off: Take the time you need outside of work to reset, relax and enjoy life
- Learning & Development: Grow in your career and skills with our education reimbursement program
- Remote-forward: Enjoy the flexibility of working remotely, in-office or both. Choose the work environment that best suits you
- Extra perks: Cell phone and home WiFi reimbursement automatically included in your paychecks
- 401(k): Shipwell offers traditional 401(k) and Roth plans with matching
- Mental Wellness: We have an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and encourage employees to take mental health days
Company HQ
Sixth Street Historic District, Austin, TX
Leadership
Gregory Price
(Co-Founder & CEO)Having studied for a Master's at MIT, they worked as an MIT Research Fellow for Quest Diagnostics and spent 2 years as a McKinsey Consultant. They left this role in August 2016 to co-found Shipwell as CEO.
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