Platform Engineer, Houzz

$140-165k

+ You could be eligible for an equity award

PHP

React

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

JavaScript

Python

GraphQL

Java

Kafka

Redis

Node.js

Jenkins

MySQL

Lucene

Mid and Senior level

Remote in US

More information about location

Online platform for home design

Open for applications

Online platform for home design

1001+ employees

B2BMarketingInterior designSaaSCommunity

Open for applications

$140-165k

+ You could be eligible for an equity award

PHP

React

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

JavaScript

Python

GraphQL

Java

Kafka

Redis

Node.js

Jenkins

MySQL

Lucene

Mid and Senior level

Remote in US

More information about location

1001+ employees

B2BMarketingInterior designSaaSCommunity

Company mission

Houzz's mission is to deliver the best technology, user experience and products for home remodelling and design.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

We are looking for someone who is self-directed, independent, and has experience owning complete products and features
Proficiency in some common programming and scripting languages (Python, PHP, Java, Javascript, Shell, etc.)
Familiar with GraphQL usage and development
A desire to build an engaging consumer experience
B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Computer Science or equivalent
3+ years of experience

Desirable

Independence, self-direction and experience owning complete products and features
Experience developing GraphQL plugins / extensions
Comfortable working on fast paced, data-driven projects
5+ years experience

What the job involves

As a Software Engineer, you’ll work directly with our Product teams to build and scale services and features to enhance Houzz's products
Take high level ideas and transforming them into live products, used by millions of homeowners and professionals from around the world
Build features for all parts of our web application, its libraries, widgets and custom features
Work cross-functionally across engineering, product, and design teams

Our take

Redecorating a house can be costly, time-consuming and needlessly confusing. Houzz’s online decorating platform solves this problem by connecting homeowners, design enthusiasts, and decorating professionals.

Houzz was first launched as a side project, but has since grown to become a community of millions. Its connectivity and practicality have allowed Houzz to scale at an impressive rate, with its progress being considerably accelerated by the boom in home renovations projects taken on during the pandemic.

The company's strong profile allowed Houzz to become a major player in the home improvement space, and it expressed hopes to go public. Macroeconomic conditions, however, have put these plans on hold, with the company instead having to lay-off a number of employees late in 2022. Despite this, the company appears hopeful it can retain its market leadership and return to planning its IPO when conditions have improved.

Freddie

Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle

Insights

Led by a woman

Top investors

Some candidates hear
back within 2 weeks

59% female employees

-13% employee growth in 12 months

Glassdoor (3.6)

Trustpilot (4.1)

Company

Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)

Jun 2017

$400m

LATE VC

Oct 2014

$165m

SERIES D

Total funding: $613.6m

Company benefits

Flexible paid time off
Commuter benefits
Medical, dental, vision and pet insurance
Maternity/paternity leave
Employee assistance program
401k retirement savings plan
Flexible spending accounts
Healthy at Houzz program

Company values

We're a family - We are team players, and collaborate to get things done. We are humble. We take care of each other and share our lives at work
We build the future - We are creative, innovative and fearless about trying new things. We embrace different ideas and are visionaries
We make things happen - We are a company of problem-solvers and self-starters. We move fast, remain flexible and get results

Company HQ

University South, Palo Alto, CA

Articles

Houzz raising $400m at $4bn valuation

Interview with Houzz founder Adi Tatarko

Home remodeling platform Houzz hires Goldman for IPO

Houzz IPO: Updates on Houzz Stock in 2022

Houzz lays off nearly 100 worldwide

Houzz Adds Tap to Pay to Home Remodeling Platform

Leadership

Adi Tatarko

(CEO)

Previously worked at an investment firm.

Alon Cohen

(President)

9 years experience as Senior Director of Engineering at eBay. Previously an Engineering Manager for the Israeli Defense Forces.

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