Staff Software Engineer
therealreal · Remote - California ·
- Work mode
- Remote
- Seniority
- Staff
- Category
- Software engineering
- Experience
- 8+ years
therealreal · Remote - California ·
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.
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.
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.
The RealReal is the world’s largest online marketplace for authenticated, resale luxury goods, with 37 million members. With a rigorous authentication process overseen by experts, The RealReal provides a safe and reliable platform for consumers to buy and sell their luxury items. We have hundreds of in-house gemologists, horologists, and brand authenticators who inspect thousands of items each day. As a sustainable company, we give new life to pieces by thousands of brands across numerous categories—including women's and men's fashion, fine jewelry and watches, art, and home—in support of the circular economy. We make selling effortless with free virtual appointments, in-home pickup, drop-off, and direct shipping. We handle all of the work for consignors, including authenticating, using AI and machine learning to determine optimal pricing, photographing and listing their items, as well as shipping and customer service.
The RealReal is committed to providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or Veteran status. We will consider qualified applicants for a position regardless of arrest or conviction records. At TRR, People Come First. That’s why diversity and inclusion are vital to our priorities as an equal opportunity employer. You can read about our Diversity Equity and Inclusion program here.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.