Senior Software Engineer, Algorithms Engineering

Company Overview: Flock Freight is the largest Shared Truckload (STL) freight brokerage in the U.S., transforming underutilized truckload capacity into tangible value: cost savings for shippers, increased earnings for carriers, and a smaller carbon footprint. Their AI-powered, patented pooling technology optimizes across Flock’s entire customer network, combining shipments from thousands of businesses into efficient Shared Truckloads. With STL, shippers enjoy truckload-level service while only paying for the space they need. Trusted by thousands of customers, from some of the largest enterprises to growing brands, Flock Freight delivers an unmatched combination of cost efficiency, exceptional service, and a streamlined shipping experience. Flock Freight has been a Certified B Corp since 2020, meeting high social, environmental, transparency, and accountability standards to all of our stakeholders. Team/Department Overview: Algorithms Engineering Team – Reporting to the Manager of Algorithms Engineering. Key Responsibilities: Design, build, test, and maintain web applications using Java, React, and TypeScript. Develop APIs using RESTful and gRPC best practices, ensuring high performance, scalability, and maintainability. Own features beyond initial release, including monitoring, debugging, and iterative improvements in production. Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to design and implement new features aligned with customer needs. Write clean, well-documented, maintainable, and efficient code using modern frameworks and best practices. Debug and troubleshoot issues across the full stack, including production support and root cause analysis. Contribute to and help evolve our system architecture to improve scalability and maintainability. Utilize SQL and relational database tools to manage and persist application state. Make informed recommendations regarding the development of new code, refactoring of existing code, and integration of third-party/open-source frameworks. Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback while fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement. Participate in scheduled on-call rotations to support our products in production. Qualifications 3–6 years of professional experience in a software engineering role, preferably building and maintaining production web applications. Strong experience with Java for back-end development, including familiarity with frameworks such as Spring Boot. Proficiency in Typescript, Javascript, and React (or similar front-end frameworks) for building scalable web applications. Solid understanding of data modeling, relational databases, and SQL. Strong grasp of data structures, client/server architecture, and the trade-offs involved in scaling applications. Experience using Git, modern IDEs, and build/deployment tools (e.g., Gradle, Docker, CI/CD pipelines). Experience using AI-assisted development tools (e.g GitHub Copilot, Claude Code). Experience supporting production systems, including debugging, root cause analysis, and performance optimization. Ability to break down complex technical problems and deliver high-quality solutions. Effective communication skills and a track record of collaboration with cross-functional teams. Contribute to a collaborative team environment and provide guidance to peers when needed. Compensation The expected range for this position is $155,000 - $185,000 per year . This reflects typical earning potential in this role based on market data and individual factors including skill sets, experience, and geographic location. In addition to salary, full-time employees are eligible for an equity package and competitive benefits that support you and your family as part of your total rewards package at Flock Freight. We target candidates local or willing to relocate to Flock Freight’s San Diego headquarters. Life & Benefits of the Flock: Hybrid Work Model: As an organization we value in-office collaboration, working cross-functionally, and winning together. Through scheduled in-office and work from home days, we are able to work more efficiently and collaboratively. (Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday in-Office) 401(k): We know Flock may just be a stepping stone in your epic journey, but we want to be sure you’re setting your future self up for success! Medical, Dental & Vision: Generous coverage for employees and dependents. Both HMO and PPO options provided. Our promise to you: Flock Freight is committed to creating an environment that’s fair and inclusive. We fill our open positions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We value the skills of people from all backgrounds and are proud to hire, promote, and retain talent from a diverse candidate pool. Diverse perspectives are central to innovation at Flock Freight and make our team better. We're interested in your inherent abilities, not just the skills you bring from your last role - if you think you have what it takes to succeed in the role but don't check every box, please still get in touch. We'd love to start a conversation with you. Flock Freight has zero tolerance for behavior that negatively impacts marginalized groups, including women, people of color, veterans, immigrants, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. We invite people of all identities to join the Flock! We are targeting talent in the San Diego/Encinitas and Los Angeles area.