Systems Engineer III

🧡📦💙Founded in 2012, EasyPost is a YC unicorn whose mission is to make shipping simple for businesses—from garage startups to the Fortune 500. Shipping, now more than ever, is the backbone of the global economy, but integrating the technology-enabled operations of a modern business with the low-tech and complex shipping industry has always been a challenge. EasyPost solves this problem with the first developer-friendly REST API for shipping, and we continue to push boundaries and discover new ways to simplify shipping for all. Our team is rapidly growing, and this is the perfect time to get on board. Join us and help build the shipping infrastructure of the future. We’re builders, problem-solvers, and “there has to be a better way” people. We like elegant architecture, fast decisions, and shipping (pun intended) improvements that power millions of deliveries every day. We stay scrappy, we move fast, and we don’t wait for permission to innovate in an industry that desperately needs it. If you want to work on systems that actually move the world—literally—you’re in the right place. 🚚✨ Position Summary:  The Systems Engineer III, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining complex systems and solutions that meet the technological needs of our organization. This role will involve collaborating with cross-functional teams, analyzing requirements, and ensuring the smooth integration of hardware, software, cloud, and network components to achieve efficient and reliable system performance..   Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following: o Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and understand Systems and Cloud Infrastructure requirements. o Implement end-to-end systems that align with business objectives and technical constraints. o Create detailed system specifications, including hardware, software, and network components. o Coordinate the integration of hardware, software, cloud, and network elements to build comprehensive systems. o Oversee the installation, configuration, and testing of system components. o Ensure seamless interoperability between different system components. o Monitor system performance and identify bottlenecks or areas for improvement. o Implement optimization strategies to enhance system efficiency, scalability, and reliability. o Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to system performance. o Identify potential risks and vulnerabilities within systems. o Develop and implement strategies to mitigate security threats and system failures. o Implement Cloud-native DevOps and CICD Solutions based on Application Requirements. o Establish backup and recovery procedures to ensure data integrity and system continuity. o Be primary on-call Engineer for Cloud, Systems and Application Infrastructure one week out of six weeks. Frequency may change slightly. Be secondary on-call Engineer for Cloud, Systems and Application Infrastructure one week out of six weeks. o Create user manuals, technical guides, and operational procedures for system users and administrators.   Minimum Education & Experience Qualifications: o Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field o 5+ years of related experience, master’s degree and 3+ years of related experience, or equivalent related work experience.  o Strong understanding of system architecture, networking, cloud infrastructure, and software development concepts. o Proficiency in Systems and Cloud infrastructure design tools, configuration management, and monitoring systems. o Familiarity with cybersecurity best practices and protocols. o Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. o Effective communication skills to interact with technical and non-technical stakeholders.   Core Competencies Required:  o Knowledge and Application: Complete knowledge and full understanding of areas of specialization, principles and practices within a professional discipline. Assesses unusual circumstances and uses sophisticated analytical and problem solving techniques to identify causes. Resolves and assesses a wide range of issues in creative ways and suggests variations in approach. This job is a fully qualified, experienced professional, journey-level position. o Complexity & Problem Solving: Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of information requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Devises solutions based on limited information and precedent and adapts existing approaches to resolve issues. Uses evaluation, judgment, and interpretation to select the right course of action. Work is done independently and is reviewed at critical points. o Collaboration & Interaction: Enhances relationships and networks with senior internal/external partners who are not familiar with the subject matter often requiring persuasion. Adapts style to different audiences and often advises others on difficult matters.