About the Role
Baton is Ryder’s in-house product development group focused on harnessing emerging technologies to redefine transportation and logistics. We design and ship category-defining software that enables Ryder and its 50,000+ customers to plan and execute freight intelligently, efficiently, and cost-effectively. Baton’s mission is to enable supply chain on autopilot.
Responsibilities
- Plan and execute project milestones, identifying and mitigating risks and swiftly resolving issues as they arise to deliver high-quality work.
- Develop backend application layers and data models, ensuring robust functionality, security, and scalability using Python 3, GraphQL, and FastAPI.
- Build and maintain frontend interfaces using React and TypeScript, ensuring an exceptional user experience and high performance across all platforms.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand end-user requirements, create effective project plans, and deliver effective technical solutions.
- Mentor and provide feedback to junior team members to promote continuous learning and improvement.
- Continually stay up-to-date with industry trends and technologies to ensure our technology stack remains current and competitive.
Requirements
- 5+ years of full-stack software development experience with web application architecture and design patterns for complex enterprise applications.
- Advanced proficiency in Python with a track record of building intuitive, responsive, and fast web interfaces.
- Proven experience leading complex technical projects, involving multiple engineers and/or dependencies on other teams.
- Experience in managing complex backend services & infrastructure in high-growth environments.
- Familiarity with web development best practices, and demonstrated ability to discuss engineering and product tradeoffs.
Skills
- Python
- React
- TypeScript
- Postgres
- AWS
- GraphQL
- FastAPI
Location
- Hayes Valley, San Francisco, CA
Work Type
- Full Time
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Senior
Education Level
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
Salary/Compensations
- $200,000 - $250,000
Benefits
- Competitive Base Salary + Cash Bonus Structure
- Annual Company Bonus + Long Term Incentive Plan
- 401k with Matching
- Hybrid Work Schedule
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Health Coverage
- Employee Stock Purchase Program (15% discount to market value)
About the Company
- Baton is Ryder’s in-house product development group focused on harnessing emerging technologies to redefine transportation and logistics.
- With $10B in freight under management, our technology reaches every part of the U.S. economy.
- Ryder acquired Baton in 2022 to power its next wave of digital products.
- We operate at startup speed, with Fortune 500 reach.
- Ryder has an existing customer base of 50,000+ companies and an internal headcount of 43,000.
