Full-Time

Senior Full-stack Engineer

Growth

Posted on 11/18/2024

Faire

Faire

1,001-5,000 employees

B2B marketplace for independent brands and retailers

Data & Analytics
Social Impact
Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

CA$156k - CA$195kAnnually

+ Equity + Benefits

Senior

Kitchener, ON, Canada

Hybrid schedule requiring in-office presence 2 days per week.

Category
Full-Stack Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Kotlin
React.js
Java
TypeScript
Next.js
HTML/CSS
Requirements
  • 5+ years of experience in software development
  • Proficient in HTML, CSS, Typescript, and frameworks/libraries like React, Next.js
  • Comfortable with building backend services in Java, Kotlin
  • Experience in building responsive and user-centric web applications
  • Strong understanding of web performance optimization techniques
  • Utilizing experiments and A/B tests to improve product experience and drive growth of key funnel metrics
  • Past experience working on Growth team to drive top-funnel and mid-funnel conversion
  • 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 solve real problems
Responsibilities
  • Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and marketing to contribute significantly to the success of the business or the engineering platform
  • Identify and capitalize on new opportunities, overseeing complex multi-phase projects across multiple teams and platforms from concept to implementation
  • Optimize web applications for peak performance and scalability, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, fast, and scalable code
  • Develop strategies on what technologies we adopt and utilize to best serve the needs of the business with only high level direction
  • Mentor fellow engineers, sharing industry best practices in front-end development

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

3%

1 year growth

4%

2 year growth

8%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Shopify's partnership boosts Faire's access to a vast merchant network.
  • AI-driven analytics improve Faire's product listings and customer satisfaction.
  • DTC brands using Faire diversify revenue and reach broader audiences.

What critics are saying

  • Leadership turnover may cause strategic instability at Faire.
  • Target and Shopify partnership increases competition for Faire.
  • Safety issues like FLIKRFIRE could pose risks for Faire's product offerings.

What makes Faire unique

  • Faire connects independent brands with local retailers, enhancing community uniqueness.
  • Faire offers net 60 payment terms and free returns, reducing wholesale business risks.
  • Faire provides data insights and logistics solutions, optimizing 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

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