Senior Software Engineer - Elixir

Stord; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Stord is hiring a Senior Software Engineer to help scale our commerce platform. You will own features end‑to‑end, building robust backend services in TypeScript and collaborating with frontend work in React.

You will shape architecture for high‑volume, distributed systems central to our 3PL and logistics initiatives. The role emphasizes owning solutions from design through deployment, mentoring teammates, and driving best practices in code quality, testing, and performance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software engineering experience with modern web development.
• Proven ability to architect and implement distributed systems in production.
• Strong full-stack design and scalability fundamentals.
• Experience with TypeScript-based stacks including Node.js and React.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms, preferably GCP.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable, secure web systems.
• Tackle cross-cutting technical challenges across the stack.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers to raise team capabilities.
• Collaborate with product, design, and other stakeholders to plan work.
• Maintain high standards for code quality, testing, and DevOps practices.
• Own features from ideation to deployment, shaping specs and backend services.
• Contribute to scaling processes, tools, and technologies across teams.

Skills

Fullstack TypeScript (Node.js, React)

Distributed systems design

Cloud platforms: GCP

Web development

Mentorship

Job description

Stord is The Consumer Experience Company, powering seamless checkout through delivery for today's leading brands. Stord is rapidly growing and is on track to double our revenue in the next 18 months. To meet and exceed this target, Stord is strategically scaling teams across the entire company, and seeking energetic experts to help us achieve our mission.

By combining comprehensive commerce-enablement technology with high-volume fulfillment services, Stord provides brands a platform to compete with retail giants. Stord manages over $10 billion of commerce annually through its fulfillment, warehousing, transportation, and operator-built software suite including OMS, Pre- and Post-Purchase, and WMS platforms. Stord is leveling the playing field for all brands to deliver the best consumer experience at scale.

With Stord, brands can increase cart conversion, improve unit economics, and drive sustained customer loyalty. Stord’s end-to-end commerce solutions combine best-in-class omnichannel fulfillment and shipping with leading technology to ensure fast shipping, reliable delivery promises, easy access to more channels, and improved margins on every order.

Hundreds of leading DTC and B2B companies like AG1, True Classic, Native, Seed Health, quip, goodr, Sundays for Dogs, and more trust Stord to deliver industry‑leading consumer experiences on every order. Stord is headquartered in Atlanta with facilities across the United States, Canada, and Europe. Stord is backed by top‑tier investors including Kleiner Perkins, Franklin Templeton, Founders Fund, Strike Capital, Baillie Gifford, and Salesforce Ventures.

We are looking for a talented and driven Senior Software Engineer to join our growing team. In this role, you will be a key contributor to our technical efforts, designing and developing robust solutions, and providing technical guidance to other engineers. You’ll have the opportunity to own features from start to finish, influencing specifications, building out backend services (Typescript), and interacting with the frontend (React). You will play a vital role in improving and scaling our software, directly impacting the third‑party logistics (3PL) industry.

At Stord, we believe in product‑centered engineering—engineers who don’t just build what they're told, but actively shape the future of our products through technical innovation and customer‑focused thinking. You’ll be expected to contribute meaningfully to product strategy, leveraging your technical expertise to identify new opportunities and guide product evolution.

You will join a team within our new and strategic Commerce group, the division responsible for building the next generation of software products at Stord. You will help design and develop applications that transform the entire merchant‑to‑consumer journey, creating a seamless and branded experience that empowers our merchants’ customers with proactive communication and greater control. Ultimately, your work will help our merchants build stronger brand loyalty and increase customer satisfaction.

What You'll Do

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable, reliable, and secure systems, focusing on simplicity and maintainability.
• Tackle complex technical challenges across the stack, driving innovation and delivering efficient solutions.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a culture of learning and professional development.
• Work within a team of Engineers and partner with Product, Design, and other stakeholders to define and prioritize work, ensuring the successful delivery of high‑quality features.
• Maintain high standards for code quality, testing, and software development practices.
• Take ownership of entire features from ideation to deployment, influencing specs and building out backend services.
• Work with other teams to contribute to scaling processes, tools, and technologies.

What You'll Need

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering, with a strong focus on modern web development
• Proven track record of architecting and implementing complex, distributed systems in production environments
• Strong understanding of full‑stack development principles and scalable system design
• Experience with fullstack Typescript products including Node.js and React
• Experience with cloud platforms, preferably GCP
• Experience building complex web applications and working with large datasets
• Demonstrated ability to learn and adapt to new technologies
• Experience with high‑performance, scalable web applications

Bonus Points

• Previous startup experience
• Previous Senior+ positions
• Previous logistics or supply chain experience
• Experience with state management libraries (Redux, Zustand, etc.)
• Experience with message queues and event streaming (Kafka, RabbitMQ, etc.)
• Experience with observability and monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, DataDog, etc.)
• Experience with progressive web applications (PWAs) and mobile-responsive design
• Knowledge of performance optimization techniques for web applications