About Shipium

Shipium is on a mission to solve the ‘Prime problem’ that modern retailers face today how to make fast, free, and on-time delivery promises a cornerstone of the customer’s shopping experience. We work with both fast-growing companies and well-known large retailers to cut costs, speed deliveries, and increase flexibility through great APIs, easy integrations into existing infrastructure, and powerful services optimizing the full retail supply chain.

We’re building tech that connects previously fragmented systems and automates complex supply chain decisions to deliver speed and value across operations. 

Founded in 2019 by supply chain technology experts from Amazon and Zulily, the company is on a mission to help every eCommerce company provide its customers a great delivery experience while simultaneously reducing their costs to fulfill orders.

About the role

We are seeking a highly experienced and product-forward Vice President of Software Engineering to lead our SaaS development teams. This role will be responsible for driving the development and execution of innovative software solutions that optimize supply chain operations, enhance efficiency, and deliver measurable business value, as well as the core services that underlie all of our software. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of building and leading multi-country engineering teams, deep expertise in SaaS platforms, and a strong background in customer-facing RESTful software.

What you'll do

1. Strategic Leadership:
2. • Define and execute the technical vision and roadmap for supply chain software solutions, aligning with the company’s overall business goals.
   • Collaborate with executive leadership, product management, and operations teams to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement in our products, our software development processes, and retention of our employees.
3. Team Management:
4. • Hire, lead, mentor, and scale high-performing engineering teams, including nearshore and on-shore teams, to deliver world-class software solutions.
   • Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement across the engineering organization.
5. Technical Expertise:
6. • Oversee the design, development, and deployment of scalable, secure, and reliable SaaS-based supply chain software solutions.
   • Ensure the continued use of best practices in software development, including Agile methodologies, DevOps, and CI/CD pipelines.
   • Keep an eye on and drive the adoption of emerging technologies (e.g., AI/ML, IoT, RFID) to enhance supply chain capabilities where possible and appropriate.
7. Cross-Functional Collaboration:
8. • Partner with other technical teams, operations, customer implementation, and customer support to understand business needs and translate them into technical requirements.
   • Work closely with product management to prioritize features and ensure timely delivery of high-quality solutions.
9. Vendor and Stakeholder Management:
10. • Manage relationships with third-party vendors, technology partners, and nearshore development teams to ensure successful delivery of projects.
    • Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, including C-suite executives, to provide updates on project status, risks, and opportunities.
11. Operational Excellence:
12. • Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of SaaS software solutions.
    • Ensure compliance with industry standards, security protocols, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Education:
• • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience:
• • 15+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 10 years in a leadership role managing large, distributed teams.
  • Proven experience in building and scaling SaaS platforms, preferably in the supply chain or logistics domain, especially those with a RESTful API-focused component.
  • Significant experience managing near-shore and/or offshore teams, with a strong understanding of cultural and operational nuances. Even better, have experience creating these teams from the ground-up.
  • Hands-on experience with modern technologies such as cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), microservices architecture, and data analytics tools.
• Skills:
• • Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across functions.
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver complex projects on time and within budget.
  • Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, and DevOps methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in industries such as retail, manufacturing, or e-commerce.
• Knowledge of supply chain tools and technologies (e.g., Manhattan WM, SAP, Oracle).
• Experience with AI/ML applications for use in supply chain, forecasting, or optimization domains.

This role is a unique opportunity to lead transformative initiatives in supply chain technology and make a significant impact on a global scale. If you are a strategic thinker, a collaborative leader, and a technology innovator, we encourage you to apply!

Monitor and drive the adoption of emerging technologies (e.g., AI/ML, IoT, RFID) to enhance supply chain capabilities where possible and appropriate.

At Shipium, Employees enjoy full medical, dental & vision coverage (with 50% coverage for dependents), optional life insurance and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) retirement plan, fully remote work-from-home options in 25* states, 8 paid weeks of parental leave, 12 paid holidays annually, self-managed vacation time, sick & safety leave, and volunteer time off. 

Shipium is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Women, people of color, people with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. If you need reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please email Human Resources (hr@shipium.com) and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

This applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and mentorships. Shipium makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business.

*Although based out of Seattle, WA, Shipium is 100% remote in the following states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Montana, Missouri, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Washington & Wisconsin. 

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