Principal System Software Engineer, Backend

Role Regrello is seeking a Principal System Software Engineer who knows the ins and outs of building backends for web applications, has shipped major projects or entire products and can reason fluently about scaling issues, data modeling, API design, distributed systems, authentication, integrations and all the behind-the-scenes magic that keeps a backend running smoothly. In this role, you will work closely with our senior engineers, junior engineers and product team to design, develop, maintain and scale backend Go/Postgres/Redis/GraphQL application code across the Regrello platform. You will drive projects, lead and participate in design discussions, communicate directly with customers, effect real change in an industry that is enthusiastically rooting for us and help empower the rest of our team to do their best work as well. This will initially be an Individual Contributor role but people management is an option depending on your interest and performance.

Company Regrello is a 40-person startup reimagining automation in supply chains, in which companies still communicate about $13T of annual shipments almost entirely via email. This is a $220-billion, Amazon-sized market opportunity that’s been largely overlooked for over 20 years. Our team has experience building billion-dollar companies and includes veterans from Oracle, Palantir, Apple, Amazon and Microsoft. Our customers include some of the largest electronics manufacturers in the world. We're funded by Andreessen Horowitz, Tiger Global, Dell, Bloomberg and Ram Sriram (first investor in Google). With a 2-3 year runway, we offer startup agility and longer-term stability.

Product We are building a global operating network that finally enables supply-chain companies to collaborate within one platform. Our workflow engine empowers non-technical industry experts to model their complex manufacturing and operational processes. Our forms engine enables unprecedented data exchange between companies. And our upcoming AI engine summarizes the complex goings-on across thousands of workflows, identifying inefficiencies and driving optimization as companies react to a constantly-shifting global landscape. Quote one user: ”I’ve been waiting for this for 20 years.”

Culture and Compensation We are a customer-obsessed, product-driven company that is building a flexible, hybrid/remote culture to enable the brightest minds in the industry. We are particularly interested in candidates based in our hubs of Seattle, San Francisco and New York, but we will consider candidates who live anywhere in the US, Canada, or Mexico. We have industry-leading compensation packages, including equity and health benefits. We are willing to sponsor US work authorization if needed.

Requirements

• M.S. in Computer Science or a related field (B.S. in Computer Science or a related field will be considered with substantial relevant experience)
• 5+ years of industry experience as a backend software engineer, with a focus on large-scale, user-facing web applications in companies like Slack, Uber, or similar
• Proven experience in the architecture and design of large data systems, particularly for software as a service (SaaS)
• Extensive experience in database systems development, data modeling, distributed systems and building robust application backends
• Fluency with databases, APIs and modern backend technologies (experience with Go and GraphQL is strongly preferred, with the ability to quickly learn new technologies as needed)
• A builder's spirit (you have a track record of building projects for fun, staying updated with open-source developments, etc.)
• Ability to lead projects independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced startup environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong enthusiasm for continuous learning and professional growth and for mentoring peers to help them grow as engineers

Responsibilities

• Architect, design and develop scalable and robust backend systems for large data software-as-a-service (SaaS) applications, ensuring high performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Design, Product Management and industry experts to build high-quality product features.
• Lead and mentor a team of engineers, providing guidance and expertise in backend development, database systems and distributed systems.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, incorporating new developments into the backend architecture and processes where appropriate.
• Participate in code reviews, technical discussions and decision-making processes to maintain high standards of code quality and best practices.
• Drive the adoption of best practices in backend development, data modeling and API design, ensuring the scalability and maintainability of the system.
• Champion a culture of innovation, encouraging and leading initiatives to explore new technologies and improve existing systems.