Software Engineer III

Candidates for this position are preferred to be based in Boston and will be expected to comply with their team's hybrid work schedule requirements.

Who We Are:

At Wayfair, we harness the power of technology innovation to connect suppliers with our extensive customer base. Our advertising platform is an integral part of our mission, helping suppliers to showcase their offerings to the right audience, enhancing visibility and driving sales.

In our dynamic Supplier Advertising Sponsored Products Team, we are dedicated to building innovative advertising solutions. We develop cutting-edge ad campaigns serving and monitoring platforms, big data real time and batch processing systems. 

We are in search of a skilled Software Engineer III to join our talented engineering team. We offer a dynamic work environment where creativity and technical excellence are encouraged and supported. Join us to be a part of a team that shapes the future of advertising technology.

Interested in learning more about Wayfair’s Engineering community? 

• Check out our Wayfair Tech Blog: https://www.aboutwayfair.com/careers/tech-blog. 
• Kamal Jagadevan leads our WSP Engineering team
• Brijesh Sharma is the Associate Director for Supplier Advertising

What You'll Do

• Lead the development and integration of our robust advertising platform. Auctions services, real time and batch data processing systems and ML solutions with close interaction with our science teams.
• Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance to other team members.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to refine product requirements, aligning development efforts with strategic business goals.
• Uphold high-quality standards, advocating for best practices and leading code reviews to maintain excellence in development.
• Explore and implement new technologies and frameworks to enhance platform functionality and user experience.

We Are a Match Because You Have:

• 5-6+ years of experience in software engineering and designing systems at scale.
• Proficient in Java Spring Boot
• Solid understanding of database management (SQL) and software engineering principles.
• Experience with Cloud Native architecture platforms like Google Cloud, AWS, or Azure.
• Experience in Big Data technologies/frameworks like Apache Kafka/Apache Spark/NoSQL databases.
• Experience with Continuous Integration (CI/CD) practices and tools (Buildkite, Jenkins, etc.).
• Experience leveraging monitoring and logging technologies (e.g., DataDog, Elasticsearch, etc.).
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.
• Track record of being a hands-on developer who efficiently builds technically sound systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with engineers, product managers, and business stakeholders.
• Experience mentoring engineers and leading code reviews.
• Proficient in effective troubleshooting and issue-resolution techniques.

We Are a Match Because You Also Have:

• Prior experience in advertising technology or digital campaign management platforms.
• Knowledge of front-end development frameworks (React JavaScript)
• Prior experience in Python

Why You’ll Love Wayfair:

• Time Off:
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Health & Wellness:
• Full Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA)
• Life Insurance
• Disability Protection (Short Term & Long Term Disability) 
• Global Wellbeing: Gym/Fitness discounts (including US Peloton, Global ClassPass, and various regional gym memberships)
• Mental Health Support (Global Mental Health, Global Wayhealthy Recordings)
• Caregiver Services
• Financial Growth & Security:
• RRSP (Registered Retirement Savings Plan)
• Tuition Reimbursement 
• Financial Health Education (Knowledge of Financial Education - KOFE)
• Tax Advantaged Accounts