Infrastructure Engineer

1 week ago


San Francisco, California, United States Flexport Full time

About Flexport:

At Flexport, we envision a world where global trade propels humanity forward. Our mission is to simplify global commerce, ensuring its growth and accessibility. We are at the forefront of a $8.6 trillion industry, utilizing cutting-edge technology and exceptional talent to facilitate the movement of over $19 billion in goods across 112 countries annually.

The recent disruptions in global supply chains have highlighted Flexport's critical role in the logistics landscape. With a valuation of $8 billion, we are experiencing unprecedented growth, backed by leading investors who share our vision and commitment to innovation. Are you ready to address the global challenges affecting business, society, and the environment? We invite you to explore this opportunity.

The Role:

Flexport is seeking a skilled Infrastructure Engineer to solidify our position as the most reliable entity in the global trade ecosystem. In this role, you will leverage your extensive knowledge of various technologies and processes that support a rapidly evolving production environment managed by multiple product teams.

Your Responsibilities:
  1. Collaborate with fellow engineers on the infrastructure team to enhance existing systems and workflows.
  2. Support and integrate a diverse array of development and production platforms, including Buildkite, CircleCI, GitHub Actions, ECS, Kubernetes, AWS Lambdas, and various development environments.
  3. Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the infrastructure landscape and developer experience tools and methodologies.
  4. Foster a culture of transparency, knowledge sharing, and teamwork through exceptional documentation, mentoring junior team members, and embodying Flexport's core values.
  5. Participate in an on-call rotation to address critical incidents effectively.
Qualifications:
  1. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline.
  2. A minimum of 3 years of experience in infrastructure engineering supporting product development in a dynamic global setting.
  3. At least 3 years of software development experience creating tools in languages such as TypeScript, Node.js, Java, or Ruby.
  4. Familiarity with developer tools, including source code management, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code (e.g., CloudFormation, Terraform).
  5. Experience with IaaS cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes, containers, and service-oriented architectures.
  6. Strong problem-solving abilities, strategic thinking, and collaboration skills with cross-functional teams.
  7. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an empathetic approach to interactions.
Concerned about lacking logistics experience?

Don't be Our mission is to simplify global commerce, and we value diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that combining fresh perspectives with industry expertise is essential for advancing the global logistics sector.

Understanding the complexities of this industry is crucial. That's why we invest in comprehensive training from day one through Flexport Academy, a week-long intensive onboarding program designed to ensure every new Flexport employee is set up for success.

The US base salary range for this position is $147,000 - $185,000 USD, exclusive of bonuses, equity, and benefits.

At Flexport, our commitment to making global commerce accessible and straightforward relies on fostering a diverse, dedicated, and engaged workforce. We are devoted to creating an environment where everyone can be their authentic selves. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, health status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.



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