Senior Software Engineer - Remote Impact & Innovation

Wayfair

Baton Rouge (LA)

Hybrid

USD 207,000 - 230,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

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Comprehensive benefits

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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.