Logistics Systems & Automation Engineer - Development

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. • $95K — $120K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field preferred; equivalent experience or certifications accepted.
  • 3-5+ years in an enterprise environment with a focus on database architecture and API integration.
  • Proficient in Python, Java, HTML, CSS, Postgres, SQLite, and REST APIs.
  • Experience with IoT architecture, RFID, and data pipelines is essential.
  • Familiarity with Dev/Test/Prod environments and Git is required.
  • Preferred skills include JavaScript (React/Vue), SQL, GraphQL, and message queues (RabbitMQ/Kafka).

Responsibilities

  • Own the design and maintenance of database schemas to ensure high performance and zero data loss.
  • Architect and build APIs to connect internal tools and logistics systems.
  • Design data pipelines for advanced material-tracking hardware with high availability.
  • Implement a professional deployment pipeline to mitigate production risks.
  • Shift from reactive to proactive monitoring with server health checks and automated alerts.
  • Audit LLM-generated code and enforce software engineering best practices for security and maintainability.
  • Act as Tier 3 escalation for production outages, providing root-cause analysis and architectural fixes.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Life insurance and 401(k) matching with immediate vesting.
  • Onsite café(s) and workout facilities.
  • Paid maternity and paternity leave.
  • Paid time off (PTO) plus personal and regular holidays.
  • Wellness incentives and additional perks.
Full Job Description
Position Summary

The Logistics Development Engineer will serve as the technical architect and lead developer for the Logistics Systems & Automation team. As our operational systems grow in complexity and criticality, this role is essential in transitioning our solutions from rapid prototypes to enterprise-grade, scalable applications. The successful candidate will bridge the gap between operational needs and technical execution, ensuring that all internally developed tools-ranging from API integrations to IoT tracking systems-are robust, secure, and maintainable. By establishing rigorous development standards and infrastructure, this role will eliminate operational risk and enable the Logistics organization to scale its automation capabilities safely and efficiently.

Role and Responsibilities

Here's What You'll Be Responsible For:

  • Backend Engineering: Own the database schema design and maintenance to ensure zero data loss and high performance under heavy operational loads.
  • Integration Development: Architect and build the APIs that connect our internal tools, databases, and other Logistics systems.
  • IoT Edge Architecture: Design the data pipeline for advanced material-tracking hardware, moving beyond internal platform constraints to a custom, high-availability infrastructure.
  • DevOps: Implement a professional deployment pipeline, creating distinct Dev>Test>Prod environments to eliminate production crash risk.
  • Stability & Monitoring: Shift the team from reactive firefighting to proactive monitoring by implementing server health checks and automated alerting.
  • Code Quality Control: Audit LLM-generated code and implement software engineering best practices to ensure security, scalability, and maintainability.
  • Incident Response: Act as the Tier 3 escalation point for production outages, providing root-cause analysis and permanent architectural fixes.


Skills and Qualifications

Here's What You Will Need:

  • Education: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related field preferred; equivalent professional experience or certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Developer, Oracle Java Cert) will be considered.
  • Experience: 3-5+ years of experience in an enterprise environment. Must demonstrate experience in database architecture, API integration, and proven track record of deploying and maintaining production-level applications.
  • Required: Python, Java, HTML, CSS, Postgres, SQLite, Schema Design,REST APIs, Webhooks, JSON, Git, Dev/Test/Prod Environments, IoT Architecture, RFID, Data Pipelines.
  • Preferred: JavaScript (React/Vue), SQL, GraphQL, Message Queues (RabbitMQ/Kafka), Cybersecurity Certifications


The current base salary range for this role is between $95,000- $120,000. Individual base pay rates will depend on factors including duties, work location, education, skills, qualifications and experience. Total compensation for this position will include a competitive benefits package and may include participation in company incentive compensation programs, which are based on factors to include organizational and individual performance.

Total Rewards
At Samsung Austin Semiconductor, base pay is just one part of our total compensation package. The base compensation for this role will depend on education, experience, skills, and location.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance and 401(k) matching with immediate vesting
  • Onsite café(s) and workout facilities
  • Paid maternity and paternity leave
  • Paid time off (PTO) + 2 personal holidays and 10 regular holidays
  • Wellness incentives and MORE

Eligible full-time employees (salaried or hourly) may also receive MBO bonuses based on company, division, and individual performance.

All positions at Samsung Austin Semiconductor are full-time on-site.

Trade Secrets
By submitting an application, you agree not to disclose to Samsung or induce or encourage Samsung to use any confidential or proprietary information (including trade secrets) belonging to a current or former employer or other entity.

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