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Senior Software Engineer

San Francisco

WHO WE ARE

Pallet is a company dedicated to disrupting the logistics industry. Located in San Francisco, CA, we've secured $21 million in funding from investors, including Bain Capital Ventures and Bessemer.

Our flagship product is a Transportation Management System (TMS) and Warehouse Management System (WMS) designed to streamline business operations. We've eliminated data entry, integrated warehouse management, automated billing processes, and more. At Pallet, we provide end-to-end logistics visibility, control, and optimization. Our TMS and WMS offer the tools to enhance logistics operations, reduce costs, and improve customer satisfaction with faster and more reliable delivery times for logistic providers.

Join us on our journey to transform the logistics industry and be a part of the future of business growth with Pallet.

! This role is a hybrid role in San Francisco, relocation can be provided 

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a Senior Engineer to collaborate closely with our Director of Engineering in driving key company objectives and technical strategy. This role presents an opportunity to shape a next-generation logistics business that supports hard working Americans in a critical industry. It demands high expectations, significant autonomy, and a profound sense of responsibility. You will be tasked with:

  • Driving multi-quarter, cross-team technical strategies and roadmaps for Pallet that align with short-term and long-term business goals.
  • Spearheading critical business and technical initiatives, such as:
    • Scaling key systems to meet the demands of our growing customer base, products, and engineering team (e.g., report generation, notifications, caching, permissions, financial reporting).
    • Introducing customer-facing optimizations, from workflow automations to routing optimization algorithms.
  • Cultivating a robust engineering culture by exemplifying excellence, mentoring teammates, and maintaining high standards for engineering practices.

YOU HAVE

  • 5+ years of Software Engineering experience, ideally with a blend of startup and large engineering team environments.
  • Proven track record of delivering impactful business outcomes through the development of new products and/or the execution of technical initiatives.
  • Demonstrated examples of servant leadership, with a history of empowering and supporting engineering teams, and driving cultural improvements within engineering.
  • Proficiency with Node.js, TypeScript, GraphQL, PostgreSQL, and related technologies.

⚡Pallet, nestled in the vibrant heart of San Francisco, just a stone's throw away from Montgomery Station, is more than just a workplace. We're a community where transparency thrives, and we embrace a collective spirit when it comes to problem-solving. 

🚀 Our team is a diverse tapestry of top talent, with experience from companies like Ramp, Scale AI, Watershed, Rippling and a multitude of FAANG ex-employees. Their passion fuels our collaborative and industrious culture. But hey, we're not all about work—monthly happy hours, weekly paid dinners, and leisurely coffee strolls through bustling downtown SF are just a taste of the fun we add to the mix.

OUR BENEFITS

  • 🩺 Health, Vision and Dental benefits 
  • 🏝️ Flexible PTO
  • ➕ Life Insurance and Accidental Insurance 
  • ❤️‍🩹 Short-Term Disability Coverage
  • 💸 Generous salary and equity for all staff
  • 🪜 401k option; helping you save for the future
  • 📚 Yearly learning and development stipend
  • 🚌 Commuter benefits if you live in SF 
  • 🚘 Fully covered uber ride home if you ever have to work late in the office 
  • 🏡 Remote office home stipend 
  • 🥤 Monthly happy hours; our last one was a Golden Gate Park BBQ 
  • 🍲 Company paid dinners on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the office 
  • 🎉 Annual Company Offsites; our last one was in Sonoma Wine Country 🍷

OUR INTERVIEW PROCESS

This is our process for most of our roles, but sometimes stages are subject to change from time to time, we will definitely notify you of the change ahead of time.

Step 1: ✋ Chat with our recruiter - 30 mins

Step 2: 💬  Technical Screen - Pallet Engineer - 60 mins 

Step 3: Chat with Director of Engineering - 30 mins 

Step 4: 🗣️ Final Interview - ~4 hours

Brief Background Check and Reference Check 

POSITION'S COMPENSATION RANGE

$150,000-$250,000 plus generous equity ✌️

  • Compensation is determined based on several factors, including but not limited to experience, skills, location, internal pay equity, and the market rate for the role. We are committed to fair and competitive pay practices to attract and retain top talent.

Pallet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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