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CODING SKILLS
“We found that a deep passion for coding with strong analytical
and problem-solving skills is sometimes more important than
having a degree,” Sangameswaran says.
Everything about SupplyPike is designed to spark creativity –
starting with the schedule. “We don’t work 8:00 a.m. to 5:00
p.m.,” Tan says. “We give people the freedom to work when it’s
best for them. Some people choose to come in at seven in the
morning, and others do their best work at 2:00 a.m.”
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with another team, or work on a side project,” Sangameswaran
explains. “Some concepts we use every day, like our truck packing
algorithm, came from10 percent time. At our core, we are a
research and development group, so we’re always encouraging
each other to look at the supply chain industry in new ways.”
“We don’t have a hierarchical decision making process. We
want people to talk to each other and ask questions about our
decisions,” he explains.
While coding skills and experience with JavaScript are
SupplyPike offers
important, the company looks for
another unique perk –
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“We also want to make sure you fit in
with family and friends
with our culture,” Tan adds. “So much of
to help you stay inspired,”
what we do is collaborative, so you have to be able to interact
Tan says. “We set goals for our people, but we choose how we
with the team.”
work to meet those goals.”
The company is also committed to teamwork. Employees work
in large, open rooms clustered near their project teammates.
Common spaces, like a lounge area with video games, a ping
pong table and a stocked kitchen help keep the creativity flowing. Getting to know other teammates is important. “We cater lunch
every Tuesday,” Tan says. “On Fridays, we have team lunches
where you’re encouraged to get to know other people you may
not work with every day.”
SupplyPike devotes time each month for staff to work on things
that interest them. It’s called 10 percent time. “That’s time set aside
every other Friday to learn new technology, develop projects To find out if you’re a fit for SupplyPike’s culture, and explore
career and internship opportunities, scan the code.
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