Senior Software Engineer - Remote Impact & Innovation

Wayfair; Baton Rouge (LA); Hybrid; USD 207,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Comprehensive benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

Wayfair in Baton Rouge, USA, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to drive cutting‑edge home/retail tech initiatives with a hybrid schedule. The role emphasizes prototyping, collaboration with product and engineering teams, and external partnerships to deliver impactful innovations.

Ideal candidates boast 8+ years in R&D or a Master’s/PhD with 7+ years, plus strong communication and entrepreneurial problem‑solving skills. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of research & development experience with a broad portfolio.
• Alternative: Master's/PhD in CS, software engineering, or HCI with 7+ years in multidisciplinary R&D.
• Proven ability to rapidly prototype and navigate ambiguous problems.
• Strong communication, ideation, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Explore and advance ideas in home and retail tech using new interactions and visual computing.
• Identify high‑impact opportunities and build prototypes to validate feasibility.
• Deliver reports that clarify ambiguity and showcase value of work.
• Coordinate with internal partners and external collaborators (e.g., Magic, Google, Adobe).
• Engage with the broader tech community via blogs, talks, and panels.
• Provide technical guidance and collaborate with product, engineering, and business teams.

Skills

R&D experience

Prototyping

Strong communication

Entrepreneurial mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's or PhD preferred

Job description

Wayfair in Baton Rouge, USA, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to drive cutting‑edge home/retail tech initiatives with a hybrid schedule. The role emphasizes prototyping, collaboration with product and engineering teams, and external partnerships to deliver impactful innovations.

Ideal candidates boast 8+ years in R&D or a Master’s/PhD with 7+ years, plus strong communication and entrepreneurial problem‑solving skills. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are offered.