Senior Software Engineer – Backend

Roadie

Senior Backend Software Engineer building scalable logistics systems for Roadie, a UPS delivery platform. Designing services, infrastructure, and architecture for reliability and performance.

Posted 9/10/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and building scalable logistics systems, with a strong focus on service-oriented architecture and distributed systems. Proficient in Golang or Ruby, with a proven ability to collaborate across teams and take ownership of projects from concept to production.

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Golang ProficiencyRuby ProficiencyService-Oriented ArchitectureDistributed SystemsAPI Design

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Hard Skills

Software DevelopmentPerformance OptimizationSystem ArchitectureCode ReviewTechnical Discussions

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingCommunicationTeam Collaboration

Industry Keywords

Logistics PlatformScalabilityReliabilityMonolithic Architecture

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Distributed SystemsGoRuby

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, build, and maintain core services and infrastructure that drive Roadie’s logistics platform
Identify and address performance bottlenecks, ensuring reliability and scalability
Collaborate closely with Product, Data Science, and other engineering teams to deliver impactful features
Contribute to code reviews, technical discussions, and the improvement of engineering best practices
Take ownership of projects from concept to production, balancing speed and quality
Stay up to date with new technologies and bring forward ideas to improve systems
Design and build systems powering large-scale logistics solutions
Evolve Roadie’s platform architecture to meet scalability and performance needs

Requirements

What you’ll need

6+ years of professional software development experience
Solid understanding of service-oriented architecture, distributed systems, and API design
Proficiency in Golang or Ruby
Experience working with or migrating from a monolithic architecture
Strong problem-solving and communication skills
Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
This role is not eligible for Visa sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation packages
100% covered health insurance premiums for yourself
401k with company match
Tuition and student loan repayment assistance
Flexible work schedule with unlimited PTO
Monthly 3-day weekends
Monthly WFH stipend
Paid sabbatical leave
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