Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The RealReal is the world’s largest online marketplace for authenticated, resale luxury goods, and they are seeking a highly experienced and self-motivated Staff Software Engineer to join their Sales & Retail team. The role involves building technical solutions to enhance and optimize the Sales & Retail platform, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and mentoring junior engineers.
Responsibilities
- Design and Develop: Lead the architecture and development of software solutions, making strategic decisions that influence our technical direction
- Collaborate and Communicate: Work closely with cross-functional teams to align technology development with business objectives, effectively communicating technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
- Code Review and Quality Assurance: Perform rigorous code reviews and advocate for best coding practices to ensure our products are efficient and maintainable
- Mentorship: Provide guidance and support to junior engineers, fostering their professional growth and contributing to a culture of excellence
- Stay Ahead of the Curve: Research emerging technologies and trends in software engineering, identifying opportunities to enhance our projects and processes
- Problem-Solving: Address complex technical challenges with innovative solutions, anticipating potential issues to ensure smooth project execution
Skills
- At least 8 years of software development experience
- Required experience with Java and Ruby
- Proven experience with the development, scaling, and maintenance of distributed systems
- Solid understanding of software engineering principles, architectural design, and agile development methodologies
- Excellent analytical abilities and problem-solving skills, with the capacity to work independently on complex issues
- Effective communication skills, capable of conveying complex ideas clearly and concisely
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
- 8+ years of software development experience with a track record of successfully shipping consumer or business facing products
- Experience with Elixir is a plus
- Familiarity with Front-end JavaScript frameworks (React, Vue, etc.)
- Familiarity with Gradle and Spring Boot
- Familiarity with Python
- Familiarity with AWS
- Contributions to open-source projects or a strong GitHub portfolio
Benefits
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- 401K with Company Match
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- 9 Paid Company Holidays
- Flexible Time Off (With Manager Approval)
- Find out more about our Benefits here.
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