Full-Time
Platform Software Engineer III
Environment Platform
Wayfair
10,001+ employees
E-commerce platform for home goods sales
No salary listed
Senior, Expert
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Candidates are preferred to be based in Bangalore, India and will be expected to comply with their team's hybrid work schedule requirements.
- 6+ years of experience in software engineering and designing systems at scale.
- Experience in development of new applications using technologies such as Java, Python or C#; SQL
- Experience with Cloud Native architecture in one of the big 3 providers (GCP, Azure, AWS).
- Experience with Continuous Integration (CI/CD) practices and tools (Buildkite, Jenkins, etc.).
- Experience leveraging monitoring and logging technologies (e.g. DataDog, Elasticsearch, InfluxDB, etc.).
- Track-record of being a hands-on developer efficiently building technically sound systems.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively with engineers, product managers, and business stakeholders alike.
- Experience mentoring engineers and leading code reviews.
- Proficient in effective troubleshooting and issue resolution techniques.
- Take complex engineering problems, design appropriate solutions and deliver on them fairly independently.
- Work on a variety of technologies - from system implementations, to software and tools built in house, to application systems delivering acceleration as a service.
- Architect and implement robust, well-tested services. Provide technical design and code reviews for peers within your team.
- Provide insights into opportunity areas for the platform, influencing priorities and team roadmaps in close partnership with Engineering and Product leadership.
- Be a multiplier, mentor other engineers on the team and help them become more productive and implement engineering best practices.
- Promote a culture of engineering excellence, up-leveling the technical expertise of engineers across Engineering Effectiveness org.
Wayfair specializes in selling home goods through its online platform, wayfair.com. It offers a wide variety of products, including furniture, lighting, cookware, and appliances, catering to different styles and budgets. Wayfair connects consumers with over 5,000 brands, allowing it to provide a large selection of items without needing to manage extensive inventory. The company earns revenue from product sales and advertising fees from suppliers promoting their products on the site. Wayfair's extensive range includes smart kitchen appliances and curated collections, making it easier for customers to find what they need for home improvement projects. Its unique marketplace model and comprehensive product offerings set it apart from competitors, aiming to be a one-stop shop for all home-related needs.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Boston, Massachusetts
Founded
2002
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Wayfair's integration of AR can enhance customer experience and boost sales.
- The rise of 'shoppertainment' offers Wayfair opportunities for engaging live shopping events.
- Wayfair's expansion into physical retail stores can deepen customer engagement and brand reach.
What critics are saying
- Wayfair's physical store expansion may strain resources and impact its online focus.
- Closure of German operations and layoffs indicate potential financial or strategic challenges.
- Economic uncertainty and tariff wars could disrupt Wayfair's supply chain and increase costs.
What makes Wayfair unique
- Wayfair offers a vast selection of home goods through a marketplace model.
- The company provides curated collections, simplifying home improvement decision-making for customers.
- Wayfair's competitive advantage is its 'Zillion Things Home' approach, a one-stop shop.
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Benefits
Paid Holidays
Paid Vacation
Full Health Benefits
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Mental Health Support
Family Planning Benefits
Parental Leave
401(k) Company Match
Employee Discount
Growth & Insights and Company News
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Wayfair is set to open its third large-format store in Yonkers, N.Y., in early 2027, following the success of its first location in Wilmette, Ill., which attracted 720,000 visitors in its first year.
Wayfair, the online home goods giant, just launched a huge Memorial Day clearance sale.
A year after opening its first large-format physical retail location, Wayfair said it plans to open its third such store in early 2027.The home goods company opened its first brick-and-mortar retail location in Wilmette, Illinois, in May 2024; announced in a March press release that it will open one in Atlanta, Georgia, in 2026; and said in a Thursday (May 15) press release that it will open a third physical retail store in Yonkers, New York, in early 2027.“Over the past year, we’ve seen firsthand how a thoughtfully designed physical store can deepen engagement, drive growth and introduce the Wayfair brand to entirely new audiences,” Liza Lefkowski, vice president of merchandising and stores at Wayfair, said in the release.“The upcoming Yonkers store builds on that momentum — bringing our immersive retail experience to the New York metro area and delivering the same inspiration, convenience and flexibility our customers have come to expect.”During its first year, the Wilmette store drew more than 720,000 visitors, found that over 50% of its purchasing customers were new to the Wayfair brand, and earned a customer net promoter score of over 70%, according to the release.Each of the Wilmette location’s in-store events drew more than 75 guests, most of whom were first-time visitors to the store, per the release.The Yonkers store will be 114,000 square feet in size and will feature 19 departments, including furniture, décor, outdoor living and home improvement, according to the release.“New York is one of the most design-forward markets in the world, and Yonkers gives us the space to bring our retail vision to life,” Lefkowski said in the release.When announcing the opening of Wayfair’s first large-format physical location in May 2024, Lefkowski said the retailer is committed to “providing our customers with unparalleled shopping experiences, tailored to their preferences, whether they choose to shop online or in-store.”Thirty-nine percent of consumers in seven countries studied worldwide are Click-and-Mortar™ shoppers who use both digital tools and physical locations to create easy shopping experiences, according to the PYMNTS Intelligence report, “2024 Global Digital Shopping Index: The rise of the Click-and-Mortar™ shopper and what it means for merchants.”The report found that 71% of shoppers find the physical store central to their shopping experience and that most shop with some form of digital feature assistance
Economic uncertainty is the sentiment du jour in global supply chains as a result of the tariff wars, but consumer spending remains resilient for now, according to the CEOs of Wayfair and logistics giant C.H. Robinson. In a panel discussion at the recent Semafor World Economy Summit, Niraj Shah, CEO of eCommerce retailer Wayfair, and [] The post Wayfair CEO on How Suppliers Are Reacting to Economic Uncertainty appeared first on PYMNTS.com.