Senior Software Engineer, Full Stack (US, Canada, SF) at Short Story

United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Retail, E-commerce, BiotechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Candidates must possess 5+ years of software development experience, with at least 2 years specifically in Python. Familiarity with infrastructure, CI/CD practices, Python web frameworks, testing frameworks (PyTest preferred), cloud providers (AWS preferred), containerized workloads (Kubernetes preferred), relational databases (Postgres preferred) and SQL is required. Strong communication and documentation skills, along with knowledge of common API and backend testing patterns, are essential. Experience working in a fully remote environment and with queue/event-driven systems are considered advantageous.

Responsibilities

As an early Senior Full Stack Engineer, you will build internal and customer-facing services for processing customer orders. You will also establish key design patterns and guidelines for all backend workloads. The role involves working within a high-velocity engineering team to create new user experiences, optimize warehouse and logistics operations, and improve data insights to better serve customers. You will tackle ambiguity and solve complex problems end-to-end.

Skills

Python
Web Framework
Testing Framework
PyTest
Cloud
CI/CD
Infrastructure
Backend Development
Customer-facing services
Order processing

Short Story

Personal styling service for petite women

About Short Story

Short Story offers a personal styling service specifically designed for petite women, those who are 5’4” or shorter. The company recognizes that a significant portion of women in the US are petite but often find it challenging to find fashionable clothing that fits well. To address this, Short Story curates personalized clothing selections and delivers them directly to clients' homes. Customers can try on the items, keep what they like, and return the rest, making the shopping process convenient and tailored to their needs. Unlike many mainstream fashion retailers, Short Story focuses exclusively on the petite demographic, ensuring that their offerings are stylish and well-fitting. The company's goal is to create a supportive community for petite women, empowering them through fashion and providing a shopping experience that prioritizes quality and fit.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2019Year Founded
$145.9KTotal Funding
SEEDCompany Stage
Consumer GoodsIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision benefits
Unlimited vacation
Competitive startup compensation
Opportunity to work with a dedicated and experienced founding team
Company meals & events
Professional development resources
Opportunity to progress rapidly through your career

Risks

Increased competition from niche fashion startups could impact Short Story's market share.
AI-driven styling apps may offer similar services at a lower cost.
Economic downturns could reduce demand for personalized styling services.

Differentiation

Short Story focuses exclusively on petite women, a largely underserved market.
The company offers personalized styling, ensuring a perfect fit for petite clients.
Short Story combines styling fees with clothing sales, creating a unique business model.

Upsides

Growing demand for personalized fashion services boosts Short Story's market potential.
The underserved petite market presents significant growth opportunities for Short Story.
Expansion of online shopping supports Short Story's subscription-based business model.

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