Staff Software Engineer, Sales and Retail

The RealReal; Bellflower (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; 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 advance our Sales & Retail platform. You will design scalable back-ends and empower seamless customer journeys across sales and retail channels.

You will mentor engineers, review code, and stay ahead of tech trends, delivering robust solutions that align with business goals and product strategy.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software development experience
• Experience with Java and Ruby
• Proven experience in building, scaling, and maintaining distributed systems
• Solid understanding of software engineering principles, architecture, and Agile methodologies
• Excellent analytical abilities and problem-solving skills, capable of independent work
• Effective communication skills to convey complex ideas clearly

Responsibilities

• Design and lead architecture and development of software solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technology with business goals.
• Perform rigorous code reviews and promote best practices for maintainable products.
• Mentor junior engineers and foster professional growth within the team.
• Stay ahead of emerging technologies to enhance projects and processes.
• Solve complex technical challenges with innovative approaches.

Skills

Java

Ruby

Distributed systems

Agile methodologies

Analytical thinking

Independent work

Effective communication

Team mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Elixir

React

Vue.js

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 Sales & Retail team.

Working closely with Product partners and Engineering management, you will build technical solutions enhancing, optimizing and iterating the RealReal's Sales & Retail platform to support TRR's sales and retail associates with tooling, and enable seamless customer experiences in sales and retail channels. You will work closely with Product and business stakeholders to help build robust scalable back-ends to empower seamless and engaging customer journeys that optimize our Sales & Retail platform platform effectiveness.

What You Get To Do Every Day

• 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.

What You Bring To The Role

Minimum Requirements

• At least 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

Preferred Requirements

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