Flexport Software Development Engineer I Jobs 2026 | Bengaluru | Hybrid

Flexport is hiring Software Development Engineer I (SDE I) for its SMB (Small & Medium Business) engineering team in Bengaluru, Karnataka. This role is ideal for engineers with 1+ year of software development experience who want to work on large-scale systems powering global trade and logistics.

At Flexport, engineers build platforms that simplify supply chains, inventory management, warehouse operations, and cross-border commerce—impacting how goods move across 112+ countries.

Job Overview

Eligibility & Education

Role Overview – SDE I (SMB) at Flexport

As a Software Development Engineer I, you will work on self-serve platforms that help small and medium businesses manage inventory, fulfillment, and logistics efficiently. You’ll solve foundational engineering problems while dealing with the real-world complexity of global supply chains.

You’ll collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and fellow engineers, shipping production code frequently in a fast-moving environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and deliver complex product features end-to-end
• Design scalable, maintainable, and high-performance systems
• Write clean, well-tested, and extensible code
• Review peer code with a focus on quality and performance
• Collaborate with product and design teams to solve business problems
• Contribute to roadmap execution and technical decision-making
• Ship code continuously through PR-driven workflows
• Learn and build deep understanding of logistics & supply chain systems

Engineering Areas You’ll Work On

• Automated inventory replenishment (FBA, WFS)
• Upstream inventory planning and management platforms
• Wholesale & retail order distribution systems
• Warehouse operations and freight booking workflows
• Self-serve SMB portals with real-time insights

Tech Stack

Frontend

• React
• Redux
• Jest

Backend

• Node.js
• TypeScript
• Java

Infrastructure

• AWS
• Docker
• Buildkite
• GitHub

Data

• RDS
• Algolia

Required Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills

• Strong fundamentals in software engineering
• Experience with TypeScript / JavaScript / Java
• Understanding of backend systems and APIs
• Familiarity with cloud-based architectures

Professional Skills

• Ability to explain technical ideas to non-technical stakeholders
• Strong ownership and problem-solving mindset
• Attention to code quality and system design
• Comfortable working in fast-paced product teams

Why Join Flexport?

• Build technology that powers global trade
• Work on systems impacting billions of dollars in commerce
• Learn logistics through Flexport Academy
• Strong engineering culture with frequent production releases
• Mission-driven company focused on sustainability & global impact
• Clear growth paths into SDE II / Senior Engineer roles

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Is logistics experience required?

No. Flexport welcomes engineers from diverse backgrounds and provides structured onboarding.

2. Is this a backend or full-stack role?

This role involves both backend and frontend exposure, depending on the project.

3. What is the work model?

This is a hybrid role based in Bengaluru.

4. Is this role suitable for early-career engineers?

Yes. Engineers with 1+ year of experience are encouraged to apply.

5. What growth opportunities are available?

You can grow into SDE II, Senior Engineer, or Platform Engineering roles.

6. Is this a permanent role?

Yes. This is a full-time permanent position.