Senior Software Engineer, Backend
Core
Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and improve a distributed backend platform for freight logistics automation, serving warehouses, distribution centers, and carriers.
Role type
Senior Backend Software Engineer (Distributed Systems)
Builds
Core backend systems and features for a collaborative field service automation platform
Domain
Logistics / Freight / Enterprise SaaS
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Distributed systems architecture, Java ecosystem, System design, Scalability engineering, Full SDLC ownership
Preferred skills
Technical leadership, Ambiguous problem solving, Advanced Java expertise
Technologies
Java, Google Guice, jOOQ, Postgres
Responsibilities
Lead design of major software components and systems, Develop and maintain scalable platform features, Collaborate with frontend teams to ensure product quality
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership potential
Full job description
About Vector
Vector builds mobile and web technology that makes freight move faster. Our platform is used by warehouses, distribution centers, and carriers to streamline check-ins, appointments, dock scheduling, and driver workflows.
About the Role
As a Backend Engineer at Vector, you will be working with our team of experienced engineers which includes application and platform developers. You’ll also collaborate closely with our product, mobile, and web frontend teams to deliver a world class user experience.
We are looking for engineers that can own large parts of the system and make large contributions to help us become a collaborative platform for field service automation.
We care more about technical fundamentals than we do with knowledge of a particular technical stack. In case you’re curious, we use Java, Google Guice, jOOQ, and Postgres as some of our core backend technologies.
What You’ll Do
• Lead the design of major software components, systems, and features
• Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain and improve our platform
• Focus on overall product quality and scalability
What We’re Looking For
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, similar technical field of study, or equivalent practical experience
• Significant work experience in software development for a commercially shipped enterprise product
• Experience architecting and developing distributed systems design
Preferred Qualifications
• Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field
• Hands on technical leadership experience leading project teams and setting technical direction
• Experience architecting and developing solutions to ambiguous problems with significant impact
• Extensive hands-on programming skills in the Java ecosystem
Benefits
• Employer-sponsored medical, dental, vision, 401K, life & disability insurance
• Flexible paid time off and observed federal holidays
• Stock options
• Parental leave of absence
• Flat org structure, offering startup growth and learning paths
Salary Range
$180,000 - $200,000 USD
Individual pay depends on various factors, such as region, role level, relevant experience and skills. Pay ranges are reviewed and updated typically each year. Offers are made within the pay range applicable at the time.
