Staff Software Engineer - Backend & Data Engineering

At FourKites we have the opportunity to tackle complex challenges with real-world impacts. Whether it's medical supplies from Cardinal Health or groceries for Walmart, the FourKites platform helps customers operate global supply chains that are efficient, agile and sustainable.

Join a team of curious problem solvers that celebrates differences, leads with empathy and values inclusivity.

As a Staff Software Engineer, you will be a technical leader shaping the future of logistics technology. You'll architect and build end-to-end backend solutions using cutting-edge technologies, working closely with our US team and Fortune 500 clients to transform the global supply chain industry. This role demands excellence in system design, deep technical expertise, and the ability to leverage modern tools including AI to accelerate product development.

What You'll be doing:

• Design and implement low-latency APIs handling millions of requests daily with sub-100ms response times
• Build end-to-end data pipelines from ingestion through transformation to power our master data and exports infrastructure
• Implement GraphDB solutions for modeling complex supply chain relationships and entity management
• Develop high-performance export services supporting large-scale data extraction for enterprise customers
• Design resilient systems with circuit breakers, rate limiting, and solve multi-tenancy challenges including "noisy neighbor" problems

About the Team

The Core Platform team is responsible for the foundational services that power FourKites' entire product suite. Our team values versatile engineers who can roll up their sleeves and tackle any technical challenge - whether it's optimizing an API endpoint, debugging a data pipeline, or architecting a new service. We work on diverse problems that require both depth and breadth, serving enterprise customers with strict performance and reliability requirements.

Who you are:

• 10+ years of software engineering experience building distributed systems at scale
• Strong expertise in backend development with proficiency in microservices and API design
• Hands-on experience with data engineering including pipelines, ETL processes, and data modeling
• Experience with graph databases (Neo4j, Amazon Neptune, or similar technologies)
• Knowledge of stream processing frameworks (Kafka, Kinesis, Spark Streaming)
• Familiarity with data warehousing solutions (Redshift, Snowflake, or BigQuery)
• Strong programming skills in Java and Python. Ruby is a plus
• Deep understanding of distributed systems, eventual consistency, and system design principles
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) and container orchestration
• Track record of optimizing performance across complex systems
• Proven ability to context-switch between different technical domains
• Strong debugging skills and systematic approach to problem-solving

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in supply chain, logistics, or B2B SaaS platforms
• Background building export/reporting services at scale
• Experience with webhook and notification delivery systems
• Experience with master data management in distributed systems
• Knowledge of event-driven architectures and CQRS patterns
• Understanding of multi-tenant platform requirements

We know that job postings can be intimidating, and research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalized folks tend to only apply when they check every box. We encourage you to apply if you think you may be a fit and give us both a chance to find out!

Who we are:
FourKites®, the leader in AI-driven supply chain transformation for global enterprises and pioneer of advanced real-time visibility, turns supply chain data into automated action. FourKites’ Intelligent Control Tower™ breaks down enterprise silos by creating a real-time digital twin of orders, shipments, inventory and assets. This comprehensive view, combined with AI-powered digital workers, enables companies to prevent disruptions, automate routine tasks, and optimize performance across their supply chain. FourKites processes over 3.2 million supply chain events daily — from purchase orders to final delivery — helping 1,600+ global brands prevent disruptions, make faster decisions and move from reactive tracking to proactive supply chain orchestration.

FourKites provides competitive compensation with stock options, outstanding benefits and a collaborative culture for all employees around the globe. To help you be your best, we have 5 global recharge days, in addition to generous PTO and standard holidays. Parental leave for all parents, an annual wellness stipend and volunteer days also provide you with time and resources for self care and to care for others. Throughout the year, FourKites sets aside time during the workday to learn and celebrate diversity. We're always listening for new ways to support everyone in and out of the office. 

Benefits:

• Medical  benefits start on first day of employment
• 36 PTO days( Sick, Casual and Earned) , 5 recharge days, 2 volunteer days 
• Home Office set ups and Technology reimbursement
• Lifestyle & Family benefits 
• Mental Wellness support and guidance 
• Ongoing learning & development opportunities ( Professional development program, Toast Master club etc.)

FourKites is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.