Software Engineer Motive – Fleet Management Software

Job Description

Job Summary
We are hiring a highly motivated, fully remote Software Engineer to join our Platform team. This critical role involves designing, developing, and deploying high-performance, scalable software solutions that form the backbone of our global product offerings. The position requires end-to-end involvement in the software development lifecycle within a modern, cloud-native architecture. This is a global, work-from-anywhere opportunity perfect for proactive engineers who thrive in an asynchronous, independent setting. We are aggressively hiring 15 core candidates this month to scale our rapidly growing platform.

Key Details at a Glance
Category
Details
Job Title
Software Engineer (Mid-Level)
Company
GlobalTech Solutions
Location
100% Remote (Work from Anywhere in the World)
Salary
$90,000 to $120,000/year (USD)
Job Type
Full-Time, Employee
Schedule
Flexible Schedule, Autonomous Full-Time

Detailed Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable, and secure microservices and APIs using Python (Django/Flask) and Go.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Product, Design, QA) to translate product requirements into technical specifications and deliver innovative features.
Manage and optimize our cloud infrastructure on AWS, focusing on efficiency, cost, and high availability (using tools like Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform).
Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines to ensure continuous integration, deployment, and quality assurance.
Conduct thorough code reviews, ensuring code quality, maintainability, and adherence to engineering best practices.
Debug and resolve complex production issues across various services and environments with a focus on root cause analysis.
Contribute to technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and knowledge sharing across the global engineering organization.

Application & Hiring Process
We are committed to a quick, merit-based process to fill 15 positions this month. Our process is designed to showcase your technical skills:

Complete the online application.
Take a remote, timed coding and system design assessment (proctored).
Self-schedule and complete a Technical Interview via Zoom (video must be on, screen sharing required for live coding).

Compensation & Benefits
Starting Pay: $90,000 to 120,000per year (USD).
Performance Reviews: Annual salary and performance reviews tied to measurable impact and career growth.
Equity & Bonus: Stock options package and a monthly “Innovation Incentive” bonus paid out to all eligible team members.
Comprehensive Benefits: Global Stipend for Health/Dental/Vision Coverage, Unlimited Paid Time Off (with mandatory minimums), Parental Leave, 401(k) Retirement with Company Match, Professional Development Budget, Home Office/Ergonomics Reimbursement, and a Paid Global Wellness membership.

Requirements & Qualifications
 

Mandatory Requirements:
Must be proficient in English (exceptional written and asynchronous communication skills are critical).
Must have a minimum of 1 years of professional software development experience, specifically with backend/platform systems.
Must be available for occasional synchronous team meetings and critical production support, generally aligning to US Pacific Time (PT) business hours (9 AM – 5 PM PT).
Must have a dedicated, suitable, self-provided workspace and meet specific technical requirements.
We are hiring 15 core candidates for this role during this hiring cycle.
Technical Requirements (Critical):
Expertise in at least one modern backend language, preferably Python (or Go/Java/Node.js).
Strong experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and relational/NoSQL databases.
Proficiency with Git for version control.
Stable, high-speed internet connection and a reliable workstation.
Not Supported: Candidates without strong demonstrable experience in scalable platform development.

Training & Schedule
Onboarding: 3 weeks of paid, self-paced virtual onboarding focusing on the codebase, architecture, and team structure.
Onboarding includes mandatory one-on-one virtual meetings with key stakeholders across various time zones.
Attendance and proactive engagement are required.
Post-Onboarding Schedule:
Primarily an asynchronous and flexible schedule emphasizing autonomous work and outcomes.
Must complete projects on time and consistently deliver high-quality, fully tested code.
Mandatory synchronous scrum and planning check-ins during PT business hours will be required for alignment.

Who We Are
About Motive – Fleet Management Software
Researched & Written by on the FlexJobs Team
Motive Technologies, Inc., formerly known as KeepTruckin, is on a mission to modernize trucking by bringing the industry online with its fleet management software solutions. As an employer, the company has strived to build a workplace environment that values putting ideas into action, building innovative technology, and doing meaningful work. In the past, Motive has supported flexibility for its team members by hiring for 100% remote jobs to work in the U.S., including full-time employment opportunities in career categories like accounting & finance, marketing, operations, communications, legal, and more. Preferred candidates embrace continuous improvement and are experienced, resilient, resourceful, receptive to feedback, and always willing to learn new things. Motive has fostered a culture of high trust and transparency, and its commitments to diversity and work-life balance have earned a near-perfect rating on Glassdoor, which has previously named the company one of the Best Places to Work.

Since its foundation in 2013, Motive has offered an Electronic Logging Device (ELD) and fleet management platform and builds software solutions that make drivers and fleets safer, smarter, and more efficient. The company’s ultimate objective is to transform “the way freight is moved on our roads.” Features of Motive’s platform include ELD compliance, GPS tracking, driver scorecards, vehicle diagnostics, a smart dashcam, and more. These features help fleets and drivers enhance safety, ensure compliance, streamline reporting for the International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA), and save money.

Who Should Apply?
This role is a perfect fit for a Software Engineer who:

Is a proven self-starter, able to own a feature from conception to production with minimal supervision.
Has exceptional written communication skills and excels in an asynchronous work environment.
Is passionate about building highly available, low-latency, and performant backend systems.
Is seeking a stable, challenging remote position with a well-funded global company and excellent benefits.
Wants to be one of the 15 new Platform Engineers we are welcoming this month.
Final Note: While we champion asynchronous work, we use Zoom and Slack for all live interactions, including interviews, pair-programming sessions, and team planning. We expect team members to be present and to utilize video during live meetings to foster a collaborative global engineering environment.