Software Engineer, Wayfair
A global online homeware marketplace
Job no longer available
A global online homeware marketplace
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
1001+ employees
Company mission
To help everyone, anywhere create their feeling of home.
Role
Who you are
- 6+ years of experience with multiple programming languages; Java, C#. PHP and JavaScript are nice to have skills
- First class problem solver who brings a ‘can-do’ attitude on the table
- Experienced with Kubernetes, DataDog, Databases (MS SQL Server, PostgreSQL etc.), Docker, API first design approaches within a Microservices based distributed services environment
- Should be comfortable in analyzing and debugging code across polyglot services
- Experienced in architecting and building large-scale microservices based services
- Good understanding of system designs, patterns, data structures, and algorithms
- Experienced in working with other engineers to improve code/service quality
- Knows how to get Technical agreement on designs working within the team and also outside the team as needed
- Capability to collaborate across the wider organization, influence even without direct authority with an inclusive, adaptable and persuasive communication style
- A proven track record in developing and delivering big solutions with small increments
What the job involves
- Be an Engineer who enjoys ‘impact’ at global scale by being the ‘agent of change’
- Be a super organized, fast learner ‘go-to’ person who technically owns services within the team
- A believer of ‘fail-fast’ who continuously rethinks the ‘status quo’ for striving for an impact in the organization and also for Wayfair
- Do hands-on problem solving to lead a topic within and outside the team as needed
- Be super passionate about ‘Good Code’ and take the team along that journey. And be an advocate for extensible, manageable, scalable design and coding practices
- Drive high impactful architectural decisions and hands-on development encompassing all phases of software development i.e. requirements, designing, execution, and delivery
- Be super nimble explaining complex Architectural options in order to drive decision making collaborating with the team, Lead, Staff Engineers, Engineering Managers etc
- Obsessively focus on production readiness with the team that includes DataDog metrics, monitoring, deployment, documentation and proactive troubleshooting to be operationally efficient
- Being a fluent communicator in a multicultural environment where respecting others and still driving results will be key attributes for success
- Should be a person who is easy to work with and collaborative and coachable
- Help grow other young engineers technically by sharing, pairing, and solving together
Our take
Wayfair emerged in the early era of eCommerce with a mission to revolutionise online shopping, offering customers a convenient platform to purchase goods. Today, it stands as one of the foremost global players in the online furniture delivery industry, boasting an impressive inventory of over 33 million products.
Renowned for its extensive product range and comprehensive service offerings, Wayfair distinguishes itself by providing an end-to-end customer experience, from browsing to doorstep delivery. Despite its prominence, the company faces profitability challenges attributed largely to expansion expenses. Nonetheless, its solid presence in the competitive online homeware sector solidifies its position as a key contender.
With ambitious global expansion plans, Wayfair remains committed to maintaining its leadership in the industry. As it aspires to become the ultimate destination for all home needs, its more recent ventures into physical retail represent significant strides toward this overarching goal.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
-14% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company HQ
Prudential / St. Botolph, Boston, MA
Leadership
Niraj Shah
(Co-Founder & CEO)Studied Engineering at Cornell University before co-founding Spinners, a Boston-based IT services company. Previously acted as Entrepreneur in Residence for Greylock and has served as CEO of Wayfair since co-founding the company in 2002.
Steven Conine
(Co-Founder)Co-founded Spinners before working for Operations at iXL. Conine also co-founded Pillar VC in 2016.
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