Staff Software Engineer

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, Inc. is seeking a Staff Software Engineer (Full Stack) to lead the architecture and deliver scalable backend and frontend solutions across our platform.

You will partner with Product and Engineering teams to align technical direction with business goals. You will perform code reviews, guide junior engineers, and drive best practices while exploring new technologies to improve performance and reliability.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture and development of software solutions, making strategic decisions that influence our technical direction.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to align technology development with business objectives, effectively communicating technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Perform rigorous code reviews and advocate for best coding practices to ensure our products are efficient and maintainable.
• Provide guidance and support to junior engineers, fostering their professional growth and contributing to a culture of excellence.
• Research emerging technologies and trends in software engineering, identifying opportunities to enhance our projects and processes.
• Address complex technical challenges with innovative solutions, anticipating potential issues to ensure smooth project execution.

Skills

Distributed systems

Software engineering principles

Analytical problem-solving

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Ruby on Rails

Java or Kotlin

Elixir

React / Vue

Gradle

Spring Boot

Python

AWS

Job description

About The Role

The RealReal is looking for a highly experienced and self-motivated Staff Software Engineer (Full Stack) to join our Product & Technology organization, reporting to the Manager, Engineering. Working closely with Product partners and Engineering management, you will build technical solutions that enhance, optimize, and iterate on The RealReal's platform. You will work with Product and business stakeholders to build robust, scalable back-ends that power seamless and engaging customer journeys. You will also help raise the technical bar for the engineers around you and shape how we build as we grow.

What You Get To Do Every Day

• Lead the architecture and development of software solutions, making strategic decisions that influence our technical direction.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to align technology development with business objectives, effectively communicating technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Perform rigorous code reviews and advocate for best coding practices to ensure our products are efficient and maintainable.
• Provide guidance and support to junior engineers, fostering their professional growth and contributing to a culture of excellence.
• Research emerging technologies and trends in software engineering, identifying opportunities to enhance our projects and processes.
• Address complex technical challenges with innovative solutions, anticipating potential issues to ensure smooth project execution.

What You Bring To The Role

Minimum Requirements

• 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

Preferred Requirements

• Experience with Ruby on Rails, Java or Kotlin, or Elixir.
• 8+ years of software development experience with a track record of successfully shipping consumer or business facing products, or a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Familiarity with Front-end JavaScript frameworks (React, Vue, etc.), Gradle and Spring Boot.
• Familiarity with Python and AWS, or contributions to open-source projects and a strong GitHub portfolio.

Compensation, Benefits, + Perks

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 401K with Company Match
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• 9 Paid Company Holidays
• Flexible Time Off (With Manager Approval)
• Find out more about our Benefits here.

The expected salary range for this role is $172,460.00-$215,575.00. To determine starting pay we carefully consider a variety of factors, including primary work location and an evaluation of a candidate’s skills, experience, market demands, and internal parity. Additionally, salary is just one component of TRR’s total rewards package. Depending on role, employees may also be eligible for a bonus program, incentive pay and benefits.

The RealReal is the world’s largest online marketplace for authenticated, resale luxury goods, with 40 million members. With a rigorous authentication process overseen by experts, The RealReal provides a safe and reliable platform for consumers to buy and sell their luxury items. We have hundreds of in-house gemologists, horologists, and brand authenticators who inspect thousands of items each day. As a sustainable company, we give new life to pieces by thousands of brands across numerous categories—including women's and men's fashion, fine jewelry and watches, art, and home—in support of the circular economy. We make selling effortless with free virtual appointments, in-home pickup, drop-off, and direct shipping. We handle all of the work for consignors, including authenticating, using AI and machine learning to determine optimal pricing, photographing and listing their items, as well as shipping and customer service.

The RealReal is committed to providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or Veteran status. We will consider qualified applicants for a position regardless of arrest or conviction records. At TRR, People Come First. That’s why diversity and inclusion are vital to our priorities as an equal opportunity employer. You can read about our Diversity Equity and Inclusion program here.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.