Staff Software Engineer, Full-Stack — Seller Platform

The RealReal, Inc.; Sacramento (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 join the Seller Team. You will design and build scalable back-end services and robust fronts to power a seamless seller experience.

You will collaborate with Product and Engineering management to influence technical direction, mentor peers, and stay ahead of industry trends while maintaining high code quality and architectural integrity.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of software development experience.
• Experience with Java and Ruby.
• Proven experience with the development, scaling, and maintenance of distributed systems.
• Solid understanding of software engineering principles, architecture, and agile methodologies.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills, able to work independently.
• Experience using modern AI coding tools to accelerate feature development, while ensuring architectural integrity.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop architecture and software solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technology with business goals.
• Conduct thorough code reviews and promote best practices.
• Mentor junior engineers and foster technical growth.
• Research emerging technologies to improve projects and processes.
• Address complex technical challenges with innovative, scalable solutions.

Skills

8+ years exp

Java

Ruby

Distributed systems

Agile

Communication

AI coding tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Cursor

Claude Code

GitHub Copilot Workspace

Job description

The RealReal, Inc. is seeking a Staff Software Engineer (Full Stack) to join the Seller Team. You will design and build scalable back-end services and robust fronts to power a seamless seller experience.

You will collaborate with Product and Engineering management to influence technical direction, mentor peers, and stay ahead of industry trends while maintaining high code quality and architectural integrity.