Sr. Software Engineer, Cloud Platform

Poshmark; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Poshmark is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to support the rapid growth of our Cloud Platform and marketplace. You will build and operate a high-traffic, fast-growing platform, receiving mentorship from seasoned engineers and working at scale with cloud-based technologies.

You’ll design and implement features for the marketplace, optimize core components, and collaborate with product and support teams to drive business growth. Strong CS fundamentals and 4+ years of experience are expected.

Qualifications

• BE or MS in CS or related field; strong CS fundamentals in data structures, algorithms and design
• 4+ years of software engineering experience
• Experience with AWS or other cloud platforms preferred
• Experience with Ruby/JRuby, Java, HTML5, JavaScript, CSS, MongoDB, Elasticsearch, RabbitMQ, Linux
• User-focused mindset and obsession with quality
• Experience with email or push notifications is a plus

Responsibilities

• Build applications and services on a distributed cloud architecture using NoSQL, queues, and search infrastructure
• Design and implement new features for the marketplace with a data-driven approach
• Improve core components of the product and cloud platform powering millions of transactions
• Collaborate with product and support teams to impact the growing business

Skills

Data structures

Algorithms

Software design

Cloud mindset

Team collaboration

Education

BE or MS in CS

Tools

AWS

MongoDB

Elasticsearch

RabbitMQ

Linux

HTML5

JavaScript

Java

Job description

About Poshmark

Poshmark is the leading fashion marketplace where style comes alive through discovery, self-expression, and human connection. Powered by a vibrant community of 165 million members, Poshmark brings real people and taste to shopping through a social experience shaped by shared discovery. Buying and selling fashion feels simple, joyful, and personal, while every item tells its own story. Poshmark empowers sellers to grow meaningful businesses, keeps fashion in circulation longer, and gives shoppers access to unique and trusted finds, from everyday pieces to one-of-a-kind vintage and luxury.

About the Role

Poshmark is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to support the rapid growth of our Cloud Platform and marketplace. In this role, you’ll help build and operate a high-traffic, fast-growing platform while receiving mentorship and guidance from experienced engineers. You’ll work at scale and push the boundaries of cloud-based technologies to help power Poshmark’s continued growth.

What You’ll Do

• Build applications and services on top of a distributed cloud architecture, using a combination of NoSQL data solutions, Queueing technologies, and Search infrastructure

• Design and implement new product features for the marketplace using a highly iterative and data-oriented approach

• Build, analyze, tune and enhance the core components of the Poshmark product and cloud platform that powers millions of e-commerce transactions

• Work closely with the product & customer support teams to have a direct impact on our growing business

What You’ll Bring

• BE or MS in Computer Science or related technical discipline (or equivalent). Solid foundation in computer science with strong competencies in data structures, algorithms and software design

• 4+ years of relevant software engineering experience through projects or internships

• Experience with Amazon AWS or other Cloud Computing platforms is preferred

• Experience with any or all of: Ruby, JRuby, Java, HTML5, JavaScript, CSS, MongoDB, ElasticSearch, RabbitMQ, Linux

• User-oriented focus and obsession with quality

• Experience with email and or push notifications technology a plus