Staff Software Engineer - Python Centric - Apkudo, Inc.

Job Title: Staff Software Engineer - Python Centric

Location: Dallas, TX

Position Summary: 

Are you “Python-centric” and does programming in Python to help maintain and enhance system performance for custom software and hardware platforms interest you? If so, we have a great opportunity to use your Python skills to support our critical warehouse and mobile device-related systems. In this role, you will help build, maintain, and enhance software for processing data gathered from devices and to help refine shipping, receiving, and triage processes for returned connected devices. You will work with our Engineering and Product teams to build or enhance cutting-edge integrated software and hardware platforms to help automate and enhance productivity, stability, and throughput. This is a great opportunity for those engaged by growth, challenge, connected devices, and robotics.

What you'll do: 

We are agile, and so our days and duties can vary. In this role, you own and are responsible for delivering to your colleagues:

• Work primarily in Python to support critical software systems for our custom software and hardware platforms.
• Enhance and debug Python applications
• Use Python, PostgreSQL, and other systems and processes to enhance productivity, preserve stability, ensure consistent APIs, and enhance system speed
• Work in an Ubuntu/Linux desktop environment
• Work in cross functional distributed team environment
  

What you'll need: 

We come together to deliver for each other and our customers, and we know there are many paths to performing well. We will expect you to come up to speed fast and deliver great work. We think it would be hard to do that in this job without specialized education or proven successful experience in:

• BS in Computer Science or related field
• Relevant experience may substitute for and/or augment relevant degrees
• 3+ years of experience working with Python
• 2+ years of SQL experience with PostgreSQL experience ideal
• 1+ years of AWS Cloud or similar cloud experience required
• Exposure to warehouse automation is a plus
• Ability to document requirements and specifications
• Strong communication and excellent problem-solving skills

Our Core Values: 

• Hooked on customers. Our passion for innovation propels our customers forward. We thrive on solving our customers' problems, big and small.
• We communicate confidently and with generosity. We not only spread ideas, but we also spread understanding to help every team succeed.
• Champion the use of data. We use data to build solutions to problems, promote collaboration, and inform decisions for us and our customers. 
• Proudly accountable. We follow through because the alternative is not an option. Every word, every action, and every result reflect the improvements we seek to make.
• Be you. We bring our whole selves to our work, our teams, and our customers. The collective ‘we' will shine bright for all to see.
• I have your back. Trust and respect each other to do the right thing when someone needs an extra hand. We go farther together than we do alone.
• It matters how we show up. Sometimes bold, sometimes brave, always curious. We expect more of ourselves to be our best for the team.

What you can expect from us: 

• Generous holidays plus your birthday off.

• Paid parental leave benefits.
• Casual dress.
• A company-paid Google Pixel phone or a monthly tech stipend that you can use for your tech needs. 
• A monthly wellness stipend that you can use for things like a meditation app, standing desk, gym equipment, etc.
• 401(k) matching up to 4% or a 5% pension plan for employees of the UK. 
• Up to $5,250/year for certification, continuing education, and tuition reimbursement.

• Competitive package with benefits.

About Apkudo: 

Our Vision

Devices connect the world. We help ensure there will still be a world to connect.

This is ambitious, on purpose. We must lean into our shared passion for change and do whatever it takes to do our part to regenerate resources and build sustainable processes and behaviors to leave the world a better place. 

Those who do good, do well.

The Fine Print: 

This role requires the employee to work onsite, in the office, at least 3 days a week and travel as needed (potentially up to 20% travel).

We are an agile organization, and so the duties and description of this role (like every other at Apkudo) may change at any time as we adapt.

This position is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Note: Apkudo is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusivity and to creating a culture where everyone feels respected and connected, no matter the location of their work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.