Full-Time

Manager Engineering

Fulfillment Optimization

Posted on 6/20/2024

Wayfair

Wayfair

10,001+ employees

E-commerce platform for home goods sales

Consumer Software
Consumer Goods

Senior, Expert

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

Boston, MA, USA

Category
Backend Engineering
Full-Stack Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
PHP
Python
JavaScript
MySQL
Java
Postgres
.NET
AWS
Google Cloud Platform
Requirements
  • 7+ years of software development experience with strong familiarity in at least one programming language (PHP, Python, .NET, Javascript, Java, etc.) and relational databases (SQL Server, postgres, mysql, etc). Experience with GCP or AWS is a plus.
  • 4+ years of experience managing a high performing engineering team.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Proven track record of leading green field and maintaining legacy projects.
  • Ability to think creatively and find opportunities in processes, code and architecture to improve.
  • A collaborative approach to problem solving.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work cross functionally with design and product counterparts.
  • Knowledge of the Supply chain industry is a plus.
Responsibilities
  • Lead and manage a team of 5 - 9 engineers focused on building the core optimization engine for Wayfair’s Supply Chain.
  • Own the output of the team both from a technical and performance perspective.
  • Mentor engineers in the team through training, coaching, code reviews, and 1:1 mentorship providing career and professional development for your staff.
  • Work with teams across the Fulfillment Optimization and the wider Wayfair’s Supply Chain Technology to enable your team’s outcomes.
  • Accountable for the systems built by your team including technical design, development, test, monitoring, and deployment.
  • Engage your team to construct the technical roadmap and lead planning, delivery and continuous improvement.
  • Partner with product on defining roadmaps and ensure the team has a compelling mission with well defined KPIs to measure progress and success.
  • Raise the bar from both a technical and process perspective.

Wayfair sells a wide range of home goods online, including furniture, lighting, cookware, and appliances, catering to various customer needs and budgets. The company operates a marketplace model that connects consumers with over 5,000 brands, allowing for a vast selection of products without extensive inventory management. Wayfair stands out by offering a comprehensive selection of home-related items, making it a convenient one-stop shop for customers. Its goal is to simplify the shopping experience for home improvement projects through curated collections and appliance packages.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$341.4M

Headquarters

Boston, Massachusetts

Founded

2002

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

14%

2 year growth

-3%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Wayfair's AR shopping experiences enhance customer engagement and satisfaction.
  • Expanding sustainable product lines aligns with growing consumer demand for eco-friendly options.
  • AI-powered personalization can boost sales by offering tailored recommendations.

What critics are saying

  • Opening brick-and-mortar stores may incur high costs and face foot traffic challenges.
  • COO Thomas Netzer's departure could disrupt operations and strategic alignment.
  • Closing a returns center and layoffs may harm customer service and satisfaction.

What makes Wayfair unique

  • Wayfair offers a vast selection of home goods through its marketplace model.
  • The company provides curated collections, simplifying home improvement decisions for customers.
  • Wayfair's B2B division, Wayfair Professional, offers tailored services for business clients.

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