Software Engineer II, Backend

Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job. Here’s a secret: there's no such thing as a "perfect" candidate. Poshmark is looking for exceptional people who want to make a positive impact through their work and help create an organization where everyone can thrive. So whatever background you bring with you, please apply if this role would make you excited to come to work every day.

Job Description:

We are looking for a talented engineer to help the rapid growth of our Cloud Platform and marketplace. As a Software Engineer on the Cloud Platform team, you will help build and run a high-traffic and fast-growing site while being mentored and guided.  Help us push the limits of cloud-based technologies to accelerate our explosive growth.

Responsibilities:

• Build applications and services on top of a distributed cloud architecture, using a combination of NoSQL data solutions, Queueing technologies, and Search infrastructure.

• Design and implement new product features for the marketplace using a highly iterative and data-oriented approach.

• Build, analyze, tune and enhance the core components of the Poshmark product and cloud platform that powers millions of e-commerce transactions.

• Work closely with the product & customer support teams to have a direct impact on our growing business.

6-Month Accomplishments:

• Integrate into Team Posh -- You will focus on building out your working network and get connected with your immediate group, the wider engineering team and the cross-functional teams including Test, Product Management, DevOps etc.

• Learn some amazing technical skills - get familiar with various parts of Poshmark’s Cloud Platform code base and infrastructure.

• Create user-facing impact -- Enhance existing features and build new features within your assigned area of focus on the Cloud Platform team. 

12+ Month Accomplishments:

• Gain execution independence -- design and implementation of new features with a high degree of independence.

• Build domain expertise - become technically knowledgeable in your assigned area of focus.

• Take ownership and responsibility for your designated area of the product, including development,improvement and maintenance of features

Desired Skills: 

• BE or MS in Computer Science or related technical discipline (or equivalent). Solid foundation in computer science with strong competencies in data structures, algorithms and software design

• 2+  years of relevant software engineering industry experience

• Experience with Amazon AWS or other Cloud Computing platforms is preferred

• Experience with any or all of: Ruby, JRuby, Java, HTML5, JavaScript, CSS, MongoDB, ElasticSearch, RabbitMQ, Linux

• User-oriented focus and obsession with quality

• Experience with email and or push notifications technology a plus

Salary Range:

$107,000.00 - $152,500.00 Annual

About Us

Poshmark is a leading fashion resale marketplace powered by a vibrant, highly engaged community of buyers and sellers and real-time social experiences. Designed to make online selling fun, more social and easier than ever, Poshmark empowers its sellers to turn their closet into a thriving business and share their style with the world. Since its founding in 2011, Poshmark has grown its community to over 130 million users and generated over $10 billion in GMV, helping sellers realize billions in earnings, delighting buyers with deals and one-of-a-kind items, and building a more sustainable future for fashion. For more information, please visit www.poshmark.com, and for company news, visit newsroom.poshmark.com.

Why Poshmark?

At Poshmark, we’re constantly challenging the status quo and are looking for innovative and passionate people to help shape the future of Poshmark. We’re disrupting the industry by combining social connections with e-commerce through data-driven solutions and the latest technology to optimize our platform. We’re nothing without our amazing team who deliver an unparalleled social shopping experience to the millions of people we connect each day.

We built Poshmark around four core values: 1) focus on people to create empowered communities that drive success; 2) together we grow to support each other to strive for our dreams; 3) lead with love to foster genuine connections built upon a foundation of respect; and 4) embrace your weirdness to accept and empower one another on their own unique journey. We’re invested in our team and community, working together to build an entirely new way to shop. That way, when we win, we all win together. Come help us build the most connected shopping experience ever.  We will set you up with comprehensive global and in-country benefits to support you and your family needs.

Poshmark is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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