6 River Systems (6RS) is a Shopify (SHOP) company leading the way to faster fulfillment. E-commerce changed the world and our solutions power winning warehouses of the future. Were revolutionizing warehouse automation with collaborative mobile robots driven by our cloud-based software. We are looking for an experienced and flexible software engineering leader who is technically strong, energetic, highly collaborative and passionate about resolving issues in a customer-focused position.
Responsibilities
- Lead all product sustaining efforts, including leading a team
- Develop and drive sustaining strategies, standards and best practices
- Balance team resources across multiple projects
- Write thorough test procedures for QA engineers and other team members
- Review code, share knowledge, and document key concepts for colleagues in multiple locations
What you'll need day one:
- Practical experience with modern JavaScript and web technologies (e.g. React)
- Knowledge of computer science fundamentals
- Scrappy, yet thoughtful approach to problem solving
- Humility and the belief that it's not my code, it's our code
- Commitment to rigorous testing & validation practices (we write lots of unit tests)
- Willingness to present ideas, ask questions, and accept input to find a better way
Why 6RS? Recognized by the Boston Globe as a Top Place to Work
- Entrepreneurial spirit of a start-up combined with the stability of a global commerce company
- Competitive compensation packages and Shopify RSUs
- Company-paid health, dental, and vision coverage for all employees
- Paid holidays, vacation/sick time, and parental leave
- Annual 401k contribution from the company
- Lifestyle spending account
About 6 River Systems
Founded in Waltham, Massachusetts in 2015, 6 River Systems is a leading collaborative mobile robotics fulfilment solution and part of global commerce company Shopify. Founders Jerome Dubois and Rylan Hamilton were previously executives at Kiva Systems (now Amazon Robotics). The 6 River Systems solution is operating in more than 20 facilities in the U.S., Canada and Europe, fulfilling millions of units each week for companies including Lockheed Martin, CSAT Solutions, ACT Fulfillment, DHL, XPO Logistics, and Office Depot. To learn more, visit www.6river.com.
About Shopify
Shopify is a leading global commerce company, providing trusted tools to start, grow, market, and manage a retail business of any size. Shopify makes commerce better for everyone with a platform and services that are engineered for reliability, while delivering a better shopping experience for consumers everywhere. Headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, Shopify powers over one million businesses in more than 175 countries and is trusted by brands such as Allbirds, Gymshark, PepsiCo, Staples, and many more. For more information, visit www.shopify.com.
