Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The RealReal is the world’s largest online marketplace for authenticated, resale luxury goods. They are looking for a highly experienced Staff Software Engineer to enhance and optimize their Sales & Retail platform, collaborating with cross-functional teams to build robust technical solutions that support sales associates and improve customer experiences.
Responsibilities
- Lead the architecture and development of software solutions, making strategic decisions that influence our technical direction
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to align technology development with business objectives, effectively communicating technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
- Perform rigorous code reviews and advocate for best coding practices to ensure our products are efficient and maintainable
- Provide guidance and support to junior engineers, fostering their professional growth and contributing to a culture of excellence
- Research emerging technologies and trends in software engineering, identifying opportunities to enhance our projects and processes
- Address complex technical challenges with innovative solutions, anticipating potential issues to ensure smooth project execution
Skills
- 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
- 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
Benefits
- 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)
- Depending on role, employees may also be eligible for a bonus program, incentive pay and benefits.
Company Overview
The RealReal is an online marketplace for authenticated and consigned luxury goods. It was founded in 2011, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.therealreal.com.Company H1B Sponsorship
The RealReal has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 5 in 2025, 10 in 2024, 10 in 2023, 14 in 2022, 8 in 2021, 6 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.