Software Engineer, Glamour at Bombas

New York, New York, United States

Bombas Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
E-commerce, Consumer Goods, ApparelIndustries

Requirements

  • 2+ years of software engineering experience
  • Agile and excited to work in collaborative and cross-functional team environment
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, and can communicate ideas clearly
  • Build software that’s clear, dependable, and designed to evolve with the team’s needs
  • Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills
  • Curiosity, adaptability, and a growth mindset
  • A team player who is willing and happy to help
  • Belief in our mission and understand the importance of giving-back
  • Inquisitive, love to learn, embrace failure

Responsibilities

  • Own the design, development, testing, and maintenance of features with guidance from senior engineers
  • Consistently writing code that is testable, readable, reliable, and observable
  • Build performant, accessible, and reusable frontend components that enhance site experience and customer engagement
  • Collaborate with product and design to translate UX goals into high-quality, user-focused solutions
  • Contribute to full-stack development by integrating APIs and ensuring seamless data flow between frontend and backend systems
  • Participate in code reviews and team discussions to maintain best practices and code quality
  • Delivers work in incremental pieces and exercises good judgment to balance opportunity cost and value
  • Recognizes and helps address risks, technical debt, and improvement areas with guidance from senior engineers
  • Works closely with senior engineers to manage dependencies and align on shared goals
  • Help maintain a psychologically safe and inclusive environment where teammates can freely share ideas and feedback

Skills

Software Engineering
System Building
Backend Development
Frontend Development
Engineering

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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