Staff Software Engineer, The RealReal
$172.5-215.6k
+Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Online marketplace for authentic, resale luxury goods
Job no longer available
Online marketplace for authentic, resale luxury goods
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
$172.5-215.6k
+Employee Stock Purchase Plan
1001+ employees
Company mission
To extend the lifecycle of luxury.
Role
Who you are
- We seek a dynamic and experienced Staff Software Engineer to join our engineering team
- This role is ideal for a seasoned engineer who thrives in a collaborative environment, is passionate about building scalable and high-performance systems, and is eager to tackle complex challenges
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
- At least 5 years of software development experience, with a strong background in Ruby on Rails or Elixir
- 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
Desirable
- Experience leading projects and mentoring junior engineers
- Familiarity with AWS
- Familiarity working with ML teams
- Experience with e-commerce pricing
- Contributions to open-source projects or a strong GitHub portfolio
What the job involves
- As a pivotal contributor, you'll be tasked with driving our software solutions' design, development, and implementation
- In this position, you will play a critical role in shaping the future of our technology stack, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring the delivery of robust, secure, and innovative products
- Your contributions will directly impact the growth and success of our company as you work closely with cross-functional teams to align technology development with strategic business goals
- 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
Our take
The founder and CEO of The RealReal began the company in her kitchen, traveling via van to customers at their homes to deliver goods. Fast forward several years and The RealReal has more than 27 million shoppers, 19 retail locations, and has successfully IPO'ed after achieving unicorn status.
The RealReal is an online marketplace for second-hand luxury goods including high-end fashion, jewellery, watches, and fine art, all verified by in-house experts as part of the company’s robust authentication infrastructure. With a focus inspired by the circular economy, it also helps both buyers and consignors to extend products' lifespan, bringing sustainability to the fashion industry.
The company has sought to boost its activities through strategic moves like a partnership with Gucci, which is focusing on sustainability as it incentivises its customers to buy authenticated secondhand goods via The RealReal. Also, there have been forward-thinking approaches to customer acquisition and retention such as AI pricing and fake finding. Regardless, as a primarily retail-based company, The RealReal was affected by inflation in 2023 and made a 7% cut to its workforce to reduce operational costs in the first quarter. 2024 Q1 also showed the company to report a loss with an optimistic hope for growth in the following quarters.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
-10% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 9 rounds)
Mar 2019
$70m
SERIES H
Jul 2018
$115m
SERIES G
Total funding: $358m
Company benefits
- Stock awards for all positions!
- Top tier medical, dental and vision
- Company sponsored access to One Medical
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401(k) plan with company matching
- Company paid insurance plans for LIFE, AD&D
- Option for Short/Long Term Disability, Hospital Indemnity and Pet Insurance
- Other perks include: Travel Assistance, Legal Assistance, Employee Assistance Program, Commuter and Parking Flexible Spending Account
Company HQ
Telegraph Hill, San Francisco, CA
Leadership
Julie Wainwright
(Boardmember)Having studied at Purdue University, Julie started her career as a Brand Assistant at Clorox, before several CEO and Vice Presidential roles. In February 2011, she combined her commercial experience with a passion for sustainability to found The RealReal.
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