Job description
Flexe is a team of technology entrepreneurs and logistics experts who are transforming the $1.5T logistics industry. We deliver technology-powered flexible warehousing infrastructure to the world’s largest Enterprise companies, creating unprecedented agility and flexibility in their supply chains. Our cloud-based software platform connects to 1300+ warehouse operators across North America, making the process of sourcing, operating and scaling logistics services fast and efficient. Flexe.com
Manager I, Software Development
The Software Development Manager I leads a team of software engineers to build scalable and flexible demand generation tools. You will own the coaching and career development of your direct reports. You will work with your manager and team to execute immediate/short-term projects critical to the technical vision and roadmap of Flexe’s platform. You will work with a cross-functional team to implement key deliverables within the product roadmap, including product management, project management, design, and operations. You will report to a Senior Software Development Manager.
Job Responsibilities
[30%] Manage performance, coach, and steward career development for a small team (4-5 engineers) of engineers
- Provides direction to employees according to established policies and management guidance.
- Administers company policies that directly affect subordinate employees.
- Helps employees identify areas for growth and implement strategies to allow them to foster success.
[30%] Work with Managers and Product Managers on the execution of immediate/short-term projects
- Drive product alignment across the team.
- Able to clarify technical requirements, negotiate priorities, and manage projects to deliver on time.
- Build story relationships with product managers and stakeholders that enable cross functional communication and collaboration.
[40%] Technical Leadership
Responsibilities of a working manager balancing leadership duties with hands-on technical contributions to help deliver against planned work.
Lead a small team of SDEs to deliver technology solutions that meet business and engineering needs.
Acts as a guide to employees and may become actively involved, as required, to meet schedules and resolve problems.
Able to dive deeply into technical details (e.g., dependencies, design choices, operability, testability, etc.) with engineers and drive a constructive design discussion.
Capable of reviewing code and ensuring the team is following architectural standards and software development best practices.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Software Development Manager with 2+ years of hands-on software development experience.
- Effective written and oral communication skills, both technical and non-technical.
- Deep understanding of software architecture and software development best practices.
- Strong quantitative data analysis and critical thinking skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of current industry technologies involved in software construction and how to apply them to solve problems.
- Startup and Supply Chain experience is a plus.
- Warehouse Management System Experience is a plus.
Benefits:
Our benefits package at Flexe is thoughtfully designed to help our employees lead healthy lives inside and outside of work.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401k with employer match
- Flexible Time Off Policy, with 10 company paid holidays
- 2 days of volunteer time off
- 12–15 weeks of paid parental leave, with eligibility based on tenure and in alignment with FMLA guidelines
- Fully remote, in-office, or hybrid work environment
- Monthly home internet stipend
- Employee support groups, social groups, and mentorship program
- Employee-driven programs for volunteering
Flexe participates in E-Verify, an employment authorization program through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration.
Flexe is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Seattle, Flexe provides tech-enabled warehouse services with access to North America’s largest network of warehouse operators. Integrating technology, open logistics networks, and elastic economic models allow Flexe customers to move fast, at scale, and with precision.
