Staff Backend Engineer - Routing Squad

• Build distributed systems that power routing optimisation, supply-demand matching, and forecasting at scale — the core engine behind HIVED's delivery network. • Work closely with optimisation engineers, data scientists, and analysts to integrate algorithms and solvers into production. • Lead the exploration and evaluation of new approaches to solve complex logistics and planning problems. • Contribute to forecasting and planning systems that power strategic and tactical decisions across the business. • Continuously improve the performance, scalability, and robustness of HIVED's routing and optimisation stack.

• Have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field. • Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience architecting and building distributed systems. • Have proven ability to translate complex requirements into production-grade solutions with measurable business impact. • Have solid coding skills in Python or Golang — experience in Java or C++ is also valued. • Have experience working with cloud infrastructure (AWS preferred) and event-driven architectures. • Bring curiosity, creativity, and a strong sense of ownership — you enjoy solving open-ended problems and shipping solutions that matter.

• Have experience with routing, scheduling, optimisation, or supply-demand matching systems. • Have experience productionising algorithms, solvers, or data-heavy decision systems. • Have familiarity with optimisation techniques such as linear or integer programming, constraint programming, or heuristics. • Have experience working in a fast-scaling operational environment where software has direct physical-world impact.

• Design and implement distributed systems for routing, supply-demand matching, and core logistics challenges. • Integrate algorithms and solvers into production in collaboration with optimisation engineers and data scientists. • Partner with product and operational stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions. • Lead exploration and evaluation of new technical approaches to complex business problems. • Contribute to forecasting and planning systems across the business. • Improve performance, scalability, and robustness of the routing and optimisation stack.

• Work in a hybrid pattern from the Shoreditch office. • Receive a competitive salary plus EMI options scheme. • Take 25 days holiday plus public holidays, a birthday day off, and 2 tenure-based additional days. • Access subsidised private medical insurance including dental, vision, and mental health therapy. • Access enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption policy as a day-one right. • Join a B Corp certified, Sunday Times Tech 100 company backed by leading climate-tech and logistics investors.

HIVED is building the first sustainable parcel delivery network at scale, powered by a 100% electric fleet. Already trusted by John Lewis, Nespresso, Uniqlo, H&M, and more, HIVED combines cutting-edge technology with a commitment to climate impact. The Routing Squad builds the systems that decide how parcels move through the city — tackling some of the most intellectually demanding optimisation problems in computer science with real-world, visible impact.