Full-Time

Fullstack Principal Engineer I

Payments & Client Trust

Posted on 12/21/2024

Stitch Fix

Stitch Fix

1,001-5,000 employees

Personalized online clothing styling service

Data & Analytics
Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

$157.8k - $232kAnnually

+ Equity Grants

Senior, Expert

Remote in USA

Category
Full-Stack Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
React.js
Ruby on Rails
Apache Kafka
Postgres
AWS
Go
Requirements
  • 7+ years of experience as a software engineer.
  • 2+ years of experience in technical leadership - including driving technical decisions and guiding broader project goals.
  • Hands-on experience building and scaling resilient event-driven architectures at scale (e.g., Ruby on Rails, Golang, Postgres, Kafka, Node, React, AWS).
  • Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical business partners.
  • Take initiative and operate with accountability.
  • Respectful, empathetic, and humble.
  • Passionate about guiding and supporting others' growth through various approaches such as mentoring, pairing, constructive feedback, and code reviews.
  • Motivated by solving problems and finding creative client-focused solutions.
Responsibilities
  • Lead a team in designing solutions that directly impact Stitch Fix clients and collaborate to protect our clients and Stitch Fix from fraud.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional partners to lead the technical discovery, decision-making, and execution of projects.
  • Provide technical leadership, mentorship, pairing opportunities, timely feedback, and code reviews to encourage the growth of others.
  • Share the responsibility of directing the team’s investment in impactful directions.
  • Contribute to a culture of technical collaboration and scalable, resilient systems.

Stitch Fix offers a personalized online styling service that provides curated fashion selections to clients, primarily targeting busy professionals and fashion enthusiasts. Clients begin by completing a style profile that includes their size, style preferences, and budget. Using this information, Stitch Fix's stylists, aided by algorithms, select clothing items and accessories tailored to each individual. These items are shipped directly to clients' homes, allowing them to try on the selections at their convenience. Clients only pay for what they choose to keep, while a styling fee is charged for each shipment, which can be credited towards purchases. Stitch Fix differentiates itself from competitors by combining a subscription-based model with direct sales and focusing on personalized service. The company's goal is to simplify the shopping experience and expand its offerings, including direct buy options and international markets.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$46.3M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2011

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

-14%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Stitch Fix is leveraging AI to optimize operations and client engagement.
  • The company is expanding its direct buy options for increased customer flexibility.
  • Stitch Fix's extensive customer insights drive loyalty and personalized experiences.

What critics are saying

  • Stitch Fix experienced a 16% decline in net revenue year-over-year.
  • The company faces competition from digital styling platforms like The Floorr.
  • Economic challenges may impact consumer spending on premium fashion services.

What makes Stitch Fix unique

  • Stitch Fix uses data algorithms for personalized fashion recommendations.
  • The company offers a unique subscription-based and direct sales business model.
  • Stitch Fix combines personal styling with online shopping convenience.

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