Senior Software Engineer, Labels

Shippo, the company building the "Shipping layer of the internet," is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Labels team. This role is central to their mission of making merchants successful through world-class shipping solutions. The position offers an opportunity to shape the technical design and rearchitect critical label services that power shipping for thousands of businesses.

The role involves working on high-impact projects that directly drive revenue and improve customer shipping experiences. You'll be responsible for designing and implementing scalable solutions that handle millions of daily requests, working with technologies like Go, Python, and various database systems. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software development, with strong skills in building and maintaining large-scale systems.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll be instrumental in evolving the architecture from monolithic to microservices, ensuring high availability and performance of critical shipping systems. You'll work closely with business teams to understand requirements and implement solutions that meet customer needs. The position requires strong technical expertise combined with excellent communication skills.

The company offers a remote-first work environment through their "Shippos Everywhere" program, allowing team members to work from various locations in the US and internationally. They emphasize creating an inclusive workplace and value diverse perspectives. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about building systems that make a real difference in the e-commerce and logistics space.

Key technical aspects include working with modern technologies, microservices architecture, and cloud services. You'll be involved in everything from system design to implementation, testing, and production deployment, making this role perfect for someone who enjoys end-to-end ownership of complex technical solutions.