Software Engineer, Digital Workplace

Crate and Barrel; Northbrook (IL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Job summary

Crate and Barrel is seeking a Software Engineer to contribute to design, development, and deployment of our software solutions. The role focuses on building generative AI capabilities and automated workflows across enterprise platforms, helping remove technology friction for Associates.

This remote, IC position requires 2–5 years of experience, proficiency in Java/Python/JavaScript, and a practical mindset for shipping scalable software in a fast-paced retail tech environment.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of software development experience.
• Experience building generative AI features and LLM-based apps is preferred.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum and working in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy software features with moderate autonomy in an agile process.
• Develop and maintain generative AI features within enterprise AI platforms.
• Build AI-assisted tooling to improve information access and productivity for Associates.
• Participate in agile ceremonies and contribute to sprint goals.

Skills

Software development principles

Data structures & algorithms

Agile methodologies

LLM/GenAI applications

GCP Vertex AI

Slack API and workflow automation

API/webhooks

AI governance

Git version control

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Slack API

Bolt SDK

Workflow Builder

Git

CI/CD tooling

SQL/NoSQL

Python/Java/JavaScript

Job description

We are looking for a driven Software Engineer with 2-5 years of experience to contribute to the design, development, and deployment of our software solutions. In this role, you will support the Digital Workplace team's mission to remove technology friction for every Associate, with a focus on applying AI and automation. You will help build and maintain generative AI capabilities within our enterprise platforms, and design automated workflows that connect our tools to our engineering systems.

• This position is remote

• This role is an Individual Contributor

A day in the life as a Software Engineer, Digital Workplace...

• Design, develop, test, and deploy software features and enhancements with a moderate level of autonomy within an iterative development process.
• Develop and maintain generative AI features within our enterprise AI platforms, operating within established governance and risk guidelines.
• Build AI-assisted tooling that improves how Associates find information and get work done, in partnership with other engineering leads.
• Participate in agile ceremonies to contribute to effective sprint planning, transparent communication, and the successful delivery of sprint goals.
• Contribute to the technical design of software components and systems.
• Participate actively in code reviews, providing and receiving constructive feedback.
• Work closely with product managers and other cross-functional team members to deeply understand user stories and deliver valuable solutions in alignment with sprint goals.
• Adhere to and promote agile software development best practices, coding standards, and quality assurance processes.
• Identify and resolve software defects and technical issues in a timely manner.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes and tools through active participation in team retrospectives and feedback loops.
• Ensure clear and comprehensive documentation of developed features and solutions, contributing to a well-maintained and easily understandable codebase and knowledge base.
• Stay current with relevant technologies and industry trends.

What you'll bring to the table...

• Solid understanding of software development principles, data structures, and algorithms, with an appreciation for agile principles.
• Experience with software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum).
• Experience building LLM/GenAI applications (prompt engineering, RAG, agentic workflows), ideally within GCP Vertex AI.
• Experience with Slack app development or workflow automation (Slack API, Bolt SDK, Workflow Builder) and API/webhooks integration.
• Working knowledge of enterprise AI governance/model risk principles.
• Good problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills, with a collaborative approach to finding solutions.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively interact with cross-functional team members.
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks and contribute actively as a valued member of a self-organizing team.
• Familiarity with software testing frameworks and methodologies.
• Understanding of version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD concepts.
• Basic knowledge of database technologies (SQL or NoSQL).

We\'d love to hear from you if you have...

• Bachelor\'s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, JavaScript, Go).
• Minimum of 2-5 years of professional software development experience.
• Experience developing and shipping software products or features.
• Experience working in an agile development environment is a plus.
• Experience with AI/ML or LLM-based application development is strongly preferred.
• Experience with workflow-automation platforms is a plus.