Senior Software Engineer, Registry at Babylist

United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

E-commerce, Baby ProductsIndustries

Requirements

6+ years experience delivering end-to-end solutions that drive business growth
Exceptional problem solver
Strong programmer with modern web stacks such as React + Rails, Python/Django, or Node/Express (excited to learn Rails if not experienced)
Able to deliver elegant, effective software solutions in a timely manner
Clear, friendly, and open-minded communicator
Passionate about making measurable improvements for customers and using data to drive growth
Experienced in incorporating AI tools into daily software development practices, including code generation, automated testing, and rapid prototyping

Responsibilities

Provide thought leadership around process, tooling, systems, and software architecture
Improve and help maintain existing systems, including improving test coverage and deleting unnecessary code
Work closely with product owners to design, implement, and deploy systems to support and scale user shopping experiences, research and recommendation, personalizing and extending the Registry experience
Work in a close, supportive team solving real-world problems and making decisions
Mentor other team members through design and architecture planning, code reviews, and knowledge-sharing sessions
Identify opportunities for new product initiatives based on knowledge of the technical landscape and web platform capabilities

Skills

Ruby on Rails

React

AWS

Sidekiq

MySQL

Redis

Babylist

Comprehensive baby registry platform for parents

About Babylist

Babylist provides a universal baby registry platform that allows expecting and new parents to compile baby products from any store, including popular retailers like Amazon, Target, and Etsy. The platform features an interactive checklist and expert-vetted guides to assist parents in making informed choices about baby gear and essentials. Babylist differentiates itself from competitors by offering a comprehensive solution that combines affiliate marketing, direct sales, and curated product recommendations, generating revenue through affiliate commissions, exclusive curated kits, and advertising partnerships. The company's goal is to simplify the baby registry process for parents, ensuring they have all the necessary items for their growing families while enhancing user engagement with offerings like a free box of goodies for new registrants.

Oakland, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2011Year Founded

$38.9MTotal Funding

SERIES_CCompany Stage

Education, Consumer GoodsIndustries

501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Parental Leave

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Remote Work Options

Flexible Work Hours

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Company Equity

Risks

Increased competition from Lalo could draw customers away from Babylist.

Integration challenges with Expectful may distract from Babylist's core business.

Reliance on affiliate marketing exposes Babylist to changes in partner terms.

Differentiation

Babylist offers a universal registry platform integrating products from any store.

The platform combines affiliate marketing, direct sales, and curated recommendations for revenue.

Expert-vetted guides and interactive checklists enhance informed decision-making for parents.

Upsides

Acquisition of Expectful expands Babylist's offerings into health and wellness.

Growing demand for eco-friendly products aligns with Babylist's product recommendations.

AI integration can enhance personalized shopping experiences on Babylist's platform.

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