Lead Staff Software Engineer (WMS)

Key Details:

• Direct Hire/Perm


• Location: 100% Onsite in downtown San Diego


• Pay: $160-220k


• No sponsorship

Summary:

The Lead/Staff Software Engineer will lead the evolution of a mission-critical operational platform used to manage warehouse workflows, shipping processes, inventory tracking, and internal operational tooling.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Rebuild and improve the core software that runs the warehouse and its daily operations


• Design and build robust Application Programming Interfaces (API)s, and workflow logic used to track inventory, ship order and automate the warehouse


• Develop systems that directly improve throughput, visibility, and reliability for day-to-day logistics operations


• Serve as a high-impact individual contributor with a clear path toward management and upward mobility

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in software engineering or related field preferred


• Five years of experience building backend systems in production environments


• Strong Node.js / TypeScript experience in API-driven architectures


• Experience working with large datasets and modern data applications (BigQuery, Snowflake)


• Deep PostgreSQL experience (schema design, migrations, query optimization)


• Experience migrating legacy systems to modern stacks


• Familiarity with event-driven systems, webhooks, or integration-heavy environments


• Experience designing systems that support operational workflows, warehouse management logistics, fulfillment, ERP applications and related business processes solutions, highly preferred


• Experience working with distributed or nearshore teams, preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Familiarity with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), including inventory tracking, shipping workflows, and automation logic


• Deep understanding of how to identify architectural flaws and implement reliable, "working" replacements in high-stakes environments


• Understanding how to build internal tools and dashboards that improve visibility for other teams


• Proficiency in "asking the right questions" to draw out and define technical needs when official requirements are vague or missing


• Ability to make decisive, effective technical choices during system outages or high-volume peaks


• Strong project management skills with a track record of leading successful initiatives

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.