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Full-Time

Staff Software Engineer

Registry

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Babylist

Babylist

501-1,000 employees

Comprehensive baby registry platform for parents

Consumer Software
Education
Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

$159.4k - $239kAnnually

+ Equity + Bonus

Senior

Remote in USA

Category
Backend Engineering
Full-Stack Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Ruby on Rails
Requirements
  • over 8 years of experience in software development
  • at least 2 years of experience in a Staff or equivalent senior engineering role
  • expert in Ruby on Rails
  • passionate about creating user-centric applications
  • proven track record of delivering high-quality, impactful projects
  • adept at navigating complex technical challenges
  • mentor and coach who fosters a culture of excellence and continuous improvement
  • collaborative, working effectively with designers, product managers, and other stakeholders
  • results-oriented, with a keen ability to prioritize tasks that deliver the most business impact
Responsibilities
  • Drive significant improvements to Babylist’s registry platform, enhancing core features and revamping the user experience
  • Implement a new design system and modernize our codebase to ensure the platform remains intuitive, reliable, and delightful
  • Elevate the technical skills of your team through mentorship, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation
  • Critically review technical proposals and guide problem-solving to tackle the right challenges with effective solutions
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure projects are completed successfully
  • Deliver tangible value to our users, helping redefine the baby registry experience for millions of families

Babylist provides a universal baby registry platform that allows expecting and new parents to compile a list of baby products from any store, including popular retailers like Amazon, Target, and Etsy. The platform features an interactive checklist and expert-vetted guides to assist parents in making informed choices about baby gear and essentials, ensuring they have everything they need for their families. Babylist differentiates itself from competitors by offering a free box of goodies for new registrants and generating revenue through affiliate marketing, direct sales of curated kits, and advertising partnerships. The goal of Babylist is to simplify the process of preparing for a new baby, making it easier for parents to find and select the right products.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$50.7M

Headquarters

Oakland, California

Founded

2011

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

27%

1 year growth

65%

2 year growth

200%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The acquisition of Expectful could significantly broaden Babylist's market reach by integrating wellness services into its platform.
  • Strong financial backing from prominent investors ensures stability and resources for continued innovation and market expansion.
  • Babylist's strategic investments in other baby and toddler brands, like Lalo, indicate a forward-thinking approach to market consolidation and growth.

What critics are saying

  • The integration of Expectful's wellness services may face challenges in aligning with Babylist's existing product-focused platform.
  • The competitive landscape in the baby products and parental wellness sectors is intense, requiring constant innovation to maintain market position.

What makes Babylist unique

  • Babylist's acquisition of Expectful positions it uniquely at the intersection of baby products and parental wellness, unlike competitors focused solely on products.
  • The company's strong venture backing, including a $40 million Series C round, provides a financial cushion for aggressive growth and innovation.
  • Babylist's dual role as both a registry platform and a product discovery tool offers a comprehensive solution for new parents, setting it apart from single-function competitors.

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