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# Senior Software Engineer - Backend at Roadie

- **Company:** Roadie
- **Location:** Remote
- **Work type:** remote
- **Posted:** 2026-09-10
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-14
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/roadie/jobs/8786983002

## Job description

Roadie, a UPS company, is a leading logistics and delivery platform that helps businesses tackle the complexities of modern retail with unmatched delivery coverage, flexibility and visibility. Reaching 97% of U.S. households across more than 30,000 zip codes — from urban hubs to rural communities — Roadie provides seamless, scalable solutions that meet a variety of delivery needs.

With a network of more than 310,000 independent drivers nationwide, Roadie offers flexible delivery solutions that make complex logistics challenges easy, including solutions for local same-day delivery, delivery of big and bulky items, ship-from-store and DC-to-door. For more information, visit [www.roadie.com](http://www.roadie.com).

As a Senior Software Engineer at Roadie, you’ll design and build systems that power large-scale logistics solutions. You’ll play a key role in evolving the architecture of Roadie’s platform to meet growing scalability and performance needs. The ideal candidate has strong technical experience, enjoys solving complex problems, and thrives in a collaborative environment.

## What You’ll Do

- 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 our systems

Technology We’re Using

- Languages: Golang, Ruby on Rails
- Data: Postgres, Redis, Kafka
- Infrastructure: AWS, Docker, Kubernetes
- Tools: git, GitHub, CircleCI

## What You Bring

- 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

Why Roadie?

- Competitive compensation packages
- 100% covered health insurance premiums for yourself
- 401k with company match
- Tuition and student loan repayment assistance (that’s right - Roadie will contribute directly to your existing student loans!)
- Flexible work schedule with unlimited PTO
- Monthly 3-day weekends
- Monthly WFH stipend
- Paid sabbatical leave - tenured team members are given time to rest, relax, and explore
- The technology you need to get the job done

This role is not eligible for Visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.

## About Roadie

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Roadie is a same-day delivery logistics platform that connects businesses with a nationwide network of independent drivers to provide last-mile delivery solutions.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Subsidiary of UPS) – acquired in September 2021; LinkedIn incorrectly lists “Public Company” but Roadie itself is privately held.
- **Headquarters**: Atlanta, Georgia, United States
- **Founded**: 2014
- **Founders**: Marc Gorlin (CEO)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Logistics / Last-mile delivery (crowdsourced delivery platform)
- **Target customers**: B2B – retail, auto parts, pharmaceuticals, industrial supplies, and enterprise clients (e.g., The Home Depot, Walmart, Best Buy, Tractor Supply Company, Delta Air Lines)
- **Mission / Purpose**: “We’re changing the future of logistics” – enabling flexible, reliable same-day delivery for businesses of all sizes.

## Products & Services
- **Same-Day Delivery**: Deliveries in as fast as 2 hours, with 2-hour, 4-hour, and end-of-day window options.
- **Oversized Item Delivery**: Items up to 144″ and 300 lbs, same-day up to 100 miles.
- **Local Next-Day Delivery**: Faster than ground, more affordable than express.
- **Reverse Logistics**: Home pickup for returns to improve customer satisfaction.
- **Hot Shot Delivery**: On-demand, time-critical urgent orders.
- **Prescription Delivery**: Specialized pharmacy gig-certified drivers for secure, compliant prescription deliveries.
- **Cross-Dock Solutions**: Streamlined operations for high-volume businesses.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not disclosed (acquired by UPS for an undisclosed amount in 2021).
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue ~$25.4M (latest estimate); Total Funding $86M (over 5 rounds, led by The Home Depot, TomorrowVentures, etc.).
- **Notable Investors / Partners**: The Home Depot (lead investor in Series C), TomorrowVentures, UPS (acquirer). Customers include Home Depot, Walmart, Best Buy, Tractor Supply, Delta Air Lines.
- **Growth Signals**: 707 employees (+39.9% YoY); 310,000+ independent drivers covering 30,000+ zip codes and 97% of U.S. households; recognized by The Home Depot’s Executive Carrier Council for 5 consecutive years.

## Competitive Advantages
- Largest local same-day delivery network in the U.S. with unmatched scale and flexibility.
- Ability to deliver oversized items (up to 144″ and 300 lbs) that traditional carriers cannot handle.
- Integration with UPS for seamless last-mile solutions and simplified billing.
- Pharmacy gig-certified drivers for secure prescription delivery.
- Flexible delivery windows (2h, 4h, end-of-day) and cross-dock capabilities.

## Strategic Focus
- Deepening integration with UPS to expand service offerings and reach.
- Enhancing technology platform for ship-from-store, reverse logistics, and enterprise scalability.
- Growing the driver network and coverage density, especially for oversized and time-critical deliveries.
- Continuing to serve large retail and industrial clients while expanding into new verticals.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Values-driven (“Make Magic”, “Keep It Real”, “Bring Yourself”, “Just Go”, “Pop Bottles”). Described as a small, growing team of smart people solving hard problems with heart.
- **Work/Life Balance**: Generous PTO, paid parental leave, flexible schedule, and a 4-day work week for the Support team.
- **Compensation & Benefits**: Competitive salaries + bonus program; 100% paid employee health plans; 401K with company match; education assistance including student loan contributions.
- **Remote/Hybrid**: Several roles listed as REMOTE (e.g., CX Vendor Manager Lead, Instructional Designer, Senior Manager Trust & Safety). Technology and leadership roles may be based in Atlanta or remote-friendly.
- **Perks**: Celebrations, team events, and a “pop bottles” culture. Rated 3.1/5 on Glassdoor (161 reviews) with work-life balance scoring 4.0/5.

## Sources
1. [Roadie Careers Page](https://www.roadie.com/careers)
2. [Roadie Greenhouse Job Board](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/roadie)
3. [Roadie Official Website](https://www.roadie.com/)
4. [Roadie LinkedIn Company Page](https://www.linkedin.com/company/roadie-inc)
5. [CB Insights Company Profile](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/roadie)

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