Staff Full-Stack Engineer: Architect, Mentor & Scale Systems

The RealReal, Inc.; Bellflower (CA); On-site; USD 172,000 - 216,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401K with Company Match

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

9 Paid Company Holidays

Flexible Time Off

Job summary

The RealReal is seeking a Staff Software Engineer (Full Stack) to lead architecture and deliver scalable back-end and front-end solutions for the Seller platform, partnering with product and engineering. You will mentor engineers, review code, and stay ahead of technology trends, applying AI coding tools to accelerate development while preserving architectural integrity.

This role requires 8+ years of software development, expertise in Java and Ruby, distributed systems, and modern cloud

Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience in using modern AI coding tools and autonomous engineering agents to accelerate feature development, automate boilerplate creation, and troubleshoot code, while maintaining full human accountability for architectural integrity and final code quality.

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

Java

Ruby

Distributed systems

Agile development

Communication

AI coding tools

Elixir

React

AWS

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Gradle

Spring Boot

AWS

React

Python

Job description

The RealReal is seeking a Staff Software Engineer (Full Stack) to lead architecture and deliver scalable back-end and front-end solutions for the Seller platform, partnering with product and engineering. You will mentor engineers, review code, and stay ahead of technology trends, applying AI coding tools to accelerate development while preserving architectural integrity.

This role requires 8+ years of software development, expertise in Java and Ruby, distributed systems, and modern cloud