Software Engineer III 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

4+ years of experience delivering end-to-end solutions that drive business growth
Experience testing, monitoring, and running production software systems
Experience with React and Ruby on Rails (or similar tech stack like Python/Django or Javascript/Node.js with strong desire to learn Ruby on Rails)
Thrive in a quickly growing environment and excited to lead business-critical projects
Passion for identifying gaps in team processes or execution and driving impactful improvements
Adaptable and open to working on different types of problems (e.g., revenue systems, customer-facing features, infrastructure)

Responsibilities

Work on systems powering a $1B+ GMV marketplace serving over 700k families and 10 million users annually
Build systems for Revenue & Growth, including advertising partnerships, commerce features, lifecycle marketing campaigns, and growth experiments
Design and build Product & Experience features, such as registry systems, shopping flows, health product experiences, and customer-facing tools
Develop Platform & Infrastructure, including developer tools, core services, monitoring systems, and foundational systems
Solve complex problems across different product areas as the business evolves
Lead business-critical projects to unlock new capabilities

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Ruby on RailsAWSSidekiqMySQLRedis

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this a remote position?

Babylist is a remote-first company, with team members located across the U.S. and Canada, meeting in person twice a year—once as a company and once by department.

What is the tech stack used at Babylist?

The tech stack includes Ruby on Rails, AWS, Sidekiq, MySQL, and Redis.

What is the salary for the Software Engineer III role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the company culture like at Babylist?

Babylist is remote-first, purpose-driven, leverages AI to amplify impact, and focuses on achieving results together from anywhere, with in-person meetings twice a year to strengthen relationships.

What areas will I work on as a Software Engineer III?

You'll work on Revenue & Growth systems like advertising and commerce features, Product & Experience tools like registry and shopping flows, or Platform & Infrastructure including developer tools and core services.

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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