Taro Logo

Software Engineer III, Labels

Shippo is the shipping layer of the internet, providing e-commerce businesses with shipping solutions through a unified API and dashboard.
United States
$133,000 - $181,000
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
Remote
6+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Logistics

Description For Software Engineer III, Labels

Shippo, the shipping layer of the internet, is seeking a Software Engineer III to join their Labels team in a remote position. This role is crucial in building and maintaining Shippo's label core API and critical carrier integrations with major providers like USPS, UPS, and FedEx.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $133,000 - $181,000 annually, along with comprehensive benefits including healthcare coverage (90% covered for employees and dependents), flexible vacation policy, and professional development opportunities. The company maintains a remote-first culture through their "Shippos Everywhere" program, enabling work from anywhere in the US (with some state exceptions).

As a Software Engineer III, you'll be responsible for designing and implementing high-performance software services handling millions of daily requests. The role requires expertise in scalable system architecture, microservices, and database design. You'll work with technologies like Go, Python, and various AWS services, while maintaining high-availability systems and participating in an on-call rotation.

The ideal candidate brings 6+ years of software development experience, strong interpersonal skills, and a deep understanding of object-oriented programming. Experience with server-side programming languages and MVC frameworks is essential. The role offers opportunities to work on challenging technical problems while contributing to Shippo's mission of making merchants successful through world-class shipping solutions.

Shippo offers a collaborative environment with regular team off-sites and local gatherings, ensuring strong team connections despite the remote setup. The company provides various benefits including a WFH stipend, learning allowance, and volunteer time off, demonstrating their commitment to employee growth and work-life balance.

This position is perfect for experienced engineers who are passionate about building scalable solutions, enjoy working with shipping and logistics technology, and want to be part of a company that's fundamentally improving e-commerce shipping infrastructure.

Last updated a month ago

Responsibilities For Software Engineer III, Labels

  • Design, implement, test, and deploy software services with high SLAs handling millions of requests daily
  • Ensure scalability and maintainability through microservices adoption
  • Build and enhance CI/CD pipeline for smooth production releases
  • Verify and ensure system performance and correctness
  • Design and maintain database schema for large scale services
  • Architect systems and refactor existing systems
  • Participate in peer reviews and testing
  • Collaborate with business teams
  • Be on-call for system incidents
  • Champion testing procedures and automation
  • Assist with gathering business requirements

Requirements For Software Engineer III, Labels

Go
Python
Java
Ruby
PostgreSQL
  • 6+ years of software development experience
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Experience building and supporting scalable APIs
  • Solid understanding of object-oriented programming
  • Exceptional communication skills
  • Deep understanding of customer needs
  • Experience with server-side programming languages
  • Experience with server-side MVC frameworks
  • BS or MS degree in Computer Science or equivalent
  • Advanced/Fluent English
  • Experience with database languages (SQL)

Benefits For Software Engineer III, Labels

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Education Budget
  • Healthcare coverage for medical, dental, and vision (90% covered by the company, incl. dependents)
  • Pets coverage available
  • Take-as-much-as-you-need vacation policy & flexible working
  • One week-long company wide winter shutdown
  • 3 Volunteer Days Off (VTOs)
  • WFH stipend for home office setup
  • Charity donation match up to $100
  • Dedicated programs for professional growth and learning stipend
  • Team in-person gatherings and company off-sites

Interested in this job?

Jobs Related To Shippo Software Engineer III, Labels