Full-Time

Senior Back-end Engineer

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Faire

Faire

1,001-5,000 employees

B2B marketplace for independent brands and retailers

Data & Analytics
Social Impact
Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

$156k - $195kAnnually

+ Equity + Benefits

Senior

Kitchener, ON, Canada

Hybrid schedule requiring in-office presence 2 days per week (Tuesdays and Thursdays).

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Kotlin
Java
C#
Requirements
  • A passion for programming and solving problems with code
  • A familiarity with OOP languages such as Java or C#
  • A bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering or equivalent industry experience
  • A love for technology, and an insatiable curiosity for new tools to tackle real problems
Responsibilities
  • Deliver core features of our Kotlin server
  • Design and build new APIs used by our website and mobile app
  • Write integration tests for everything
  • Share ownership of our product
  • Help the product team continuously improve our customer's experience

Faire operates a business-to-business (B2B) marketplace that connects independent brands with local retailers, primarily in the wholesale market. The platform enables brands to expand their reach to a larger audience of retailers, while retailers can discover unique products that set their stores apart from competitors. Faire generates revenue through a commission on sales made via its platform and provides additional services like inventory management and data analytics to help businesses improve their operations. The company focuses on supporting small to medium-sized businesses and aims to enhance the distinctiveness of local communities by empowering both brands and retailers to succeed.

Company Stage

Series G

Total Funding

$1.5B

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2017

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

1%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for B2B marketplaces boosts Faire's growth potential and market reach.
  • Shopify's investment enhances integration and tools for Shopify merchants on Faire's platform.
  • DTC brands using Faire can diversify revenue streams and reach broader audiences.

What critics are saying

  • Leadership turnover may cause strategic instability and affect operations at Faire.
  • Target's inclusion of Shopify merchants increases competition for Faire's marketplace.
  • Rising B2B marketplaces could lead to increased competition for Faire's market share.

What makes Faire unique

  • Faire offers net 60 payment terms and free returns, reducing wholesale business risks.
  • The platform connects independent brands with local retailers, enhancing community uniqueness.
  • Faire provides inventory management and data analytics to optimize retailer and brand operations.

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Benefits

Time off

Parental leave

Daily mindfulness

Annual learning grant

Thoughtfully designed spaces

Fitness & wellbeing benefits

Mental health benefits

Charitable matching

Career planning