Full-Time

Backend Engineer: Resale Intelligence

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Archive

Archive

51-200 employees

Facilitates resale businesses for brands

Consumer Software
Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

$175k - $225kAnnually

Junior, Mid

No H1B Sponsorship

New York, NY, USA + 1 more

More locations: United States

Remote-first with optional in-person work in New York; occasional travel expected.

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Python
SQL
Java
GraphQL
TypeScript
Pandas
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Experience building and shipping performant, scalable services to real users.
  • Ability to balance upfront data model & architectural complexity with moving to ship quickly.
  • Proficient with programming languages such as Typescript, Python, Java, or equivalent.
  • Hands-on experience with SQL.
  • Bonus: Proficiency working with large datasets using modern data languages and libraries (e.g. SQL, Python, Pandas, iPython Notebook).
  • Bonus: Experience in graphql from react-based client applications.
  • Bonus: Prior experience in a technical, customer-facing role.
Responsibilities
  • Design and implement services for our platform that include tools to identify and prepare items for resale, fulfill and support customer orders, handling everything from graphQL action handlers to 3rd party integrations.
  • Expand and grow our resale intelligence capability to turn rich data into actionable intelligence and optimize profitability of our clients.
  • Work closely with our brand success teams and logistics partners to deliver core Archive product features that power resale operations.
  • Provide data and analytical support for brand success initiatives.

Archive operates in the resale industry, focusing on helping global brands create profitable resale businesses. Their main service is 'recommerce', which involves selling used or previously owned goods. Archive partners with brands to establish an omnichannel resale business, allowing them to sell products across various online and offline platforms. This model is designed to grow over time, providing a sustainable revenue stream for clients. Archive's services help brands generate additional income, build customer loyalty, and attract new customers, as resale customers tend to have a higher lifetime value. Additionally, their approach supports eco-conscious consumers by reducing environmental impact, aligning with the trend of sustainability. Archive aims to provide brands with effective solutions to enter the resale market while promoting responsible consumerism.

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$22.4M

Headquarters

null, California

Founded

2021

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

5%

1 year growth

13%

2 year growth

106%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Securing $15 million in new equity investment positions Archive for aggressive expansion and accelerated product development.
  • Partnerships with high-profile brands like The North Face validate Archive's market relevance and potential for growth.
  • Archive's data-driven insights on higher lifetime value (LTV) and increased customer loyalty offer compelling benefits for brands.

What critics are saying

  • The resale market is becoming increasingly competitive, requiring Archive to continuously innovate to maintain its edge.
  • Dependence on high-profile partnerships means that losing a key client could significantly impact Archive's business.

What makes Archive unique

  • Archive specializes in creating bespoke resale solutions for global brands, unlike generic resale platforms that lack brand-specific customization.
  • Their omnichannel approach allows brands to sell across multiple platforms, providing a seamless and scalable resale business model.
  • Archive's focus on sustainability and reducing CO2e impact by 82% aligns with the growing trend of conscious consumerism, setting them apart from less eco-focused competitors.

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Benefits

Health / Dental / Vision

Unlimited Vacation Policy

401K Program

Monthly virtual team events

Bi-Annual Company Retreats

Custom Equipment Setup

Paid Parental Leave

Office Space in NY and LA