Senior Software Engineer, Core Infrastructure at Bombas

New York, New York, United States

Bombas Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
E-commerce, Consumer GoodsIndustries

Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience working with Core Infrastructure
  • Comfortable working on product-facing systems (APIs, etc.)
  • Agile and excited to work in collaborative and cross-functional team environment
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, and can communicate ideas clearly
  • Team player who is willing and happy to help
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Belief in our mission and understand the importance of giving-back
  • Inquisitive, love to learn, embrace failure, and never give up
  • Comfortable working in an open office environment while staying focused

Responsibilities

  • Contributing to and maintaining the infrastructure and application tooling that powers our systems
  • Writing and supporting TypeScript code that improves developer workflows, system observability, and platform resilience
  • Working across engineering teams to improve reliability, security, and performance through well-documented practices and shared tooling
  • Helping expand automation and improve the developer experience across the entire software development lifecycle
  • Participating in architectural reviews, debugging sessions, and system performance investigations
  • Evaluating technical solutions and helping shape the Core Infrastructure roadmap in collaboration with other engineers

Skills

Software Engineering
Core Infrastructure
System Maintenance
Scalability

Bombas

Sells comfortable socks with donation model

About Bombas

Bombas creates comfortable socks and apparel while also making a social impact through its one-for-one business model. For every item purchased, Bombas donates a similar item to someone in need, addressing the high demand for socks in homeless shelters. The company offers a variety of products for men, women, and children, including socks, slippers, and other apparel, primarily through its e-commerce platform, bombas.com. Bombas stands out from competitors by combining high-quality, comfortable products with a strong commitment to social good, which fosters brand loyalty among socially conscious consumers. Additionally, Bombas has launched special collections, such as the Black Hive Collection, to celebrate Black excellence and support the contributions of Black creators. The goal of Bombas is to provide comfort to customers while also helping those less fortunate through their donations.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
2013Year Founded
$149MTotal Funding
LATE_VCCompany Stage
Social Impact, Consumer GoodsIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Parental Leave
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Paid Vacation
Phone/Internet Stipend
Wellness Program
Company Equity

Risks

Increased competition from similar socially responsible brands may dilute Bombas' uniqueness.
Expansion into slides and sandals could confuse consumers about Bombas' core identity.
Rising material costs may impact profit margins due to their donation commitment.

Differentiation

Bombas operates a one-for-one business model, donating socks for each pair sold.
The company collaborates with popular brands, like Disney, for unique product collections.
Bombas focuses on comfort and social impact, appealing to socially conscious consumers.

Upsides

Recent $70 million equity investment supports product line expansion and market entry.
Seasonal collections, like the Essential Fall Edit, drive sales and customer excitement.
Digital advertising innovations in NYC raise brand awareness and engage urban consumers.

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