Software Engineer I

As a Software Engineer I at Flexport, your main responsibilities will include designing, developing, testing, and maintaining systems vital to logistics processes. You’ll build secure and distributed systems in a microservice architecture and optimize methods for inbound visibility and outbound sortation to enhance our fulfillment services.

To be considered for a Software Engineer I position at Flexport, you should possess at least 1 year of software development experience and a strong engineering background. A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field is also required, alongside familiarity with programming languages such as TypeScript, Python, or Java.

Flexport supports professional growth through an encouraging environment where you can learn alongside experienced engineers and collaborate on diverse projects. Additionally, we focus on innovation, allowing you to solve real-world problems and develop skills that prepare you for future roles.

Flexport utilizes an extensive tech stack for its software development, including continuous integration tools like CircleCI and GitHub, front-end technologies such as React and Redux, and back-end development using Node.js and TypeScript, along with data management through MySQL RDS and Snowflake.

The company culture at Flexport encourages collaboration, innovation, and a self-starter attitude. As a Software Engineer I, you will be part of a close-knit engineering team that values contributions and thrives on teamwork, all while working toward the mission of simplifying global trade.

When responding to this question, focus on specific projects where you contributed to the design and architecture of a system. Highlight your thought process, the technologies used, and how your design decisions positively impacted the final product.

Discuss your approach to following best practices such as writing unit tests, conducting peer reviews, and using continuous integration tools. Be sure to share any specific methodologies or frameworks you prefer that help maintain code quality.

Explain your method for assessing the urgency and importance of issues, potentially using techniques like the Eisenhower Box or Agile methodologies. Illustrate how you have effectively prioritized tasks in previous roles.

Identify the languages you excel in and provide examples of projects where you've effectively utilized them. Discuss your preference for certain languages based on their features and how they apply to software engineering challenges.

Choose a specific example that shows your problem-solving skills. Explain the challenge, your approach to finding a solution, and the outcome. Highlight what you learned from the experience and how it influences your work today.

Share the resources you utilize to keep current, such as blogs, podcasts, online courses, or attending meetups. Mention any specific technologies you’re excited about and why their relevance to your role at Flexport matters.

Provide a clear example where communication with non-technical team members was essential. Discuss how you adapted your communication style to ensure mutual understanding and the successful outcome of the project.

Talk about your passion for technology and how it can improve logistics operations. You might want to mention specific interests in optimizing processes or how technology can enhance trade efficiency.

Describe your systematic approach to debugging, from replicating the issue to narrowing down potential causes through logging or testing. Provide an example to illustrate your process.

Share your intrinsic motivations, such as solving problems, creating impactful software, and collaborating with teammates. Discuss how these motivations align with Flexport's mission and culture.