Software Engineer II

Seattle, WA, United States

Who We Are

Wayfair Next is tasked with envisioning and implementing novel technology driven solutions & experiences that will shape the future of retail. We apply emerging technologies to solve existing customer challenges on current platforms (such as Mobile, Web, Physical Retail) and explore the evolution of retail on newer platforms (such as Visual Computing). We view the landscape of customer problems and opportunity from a wide perspective, with a technology lens, allowing us to identify uncommon applications of technology from one corner to solve a problem in another. We aim to not only adapt to trends in customer behavior, we hope to dictate them.

What You'll Do

Explore and develop concepts in the home & retail space using emerging technologies (such as new user interaction technologies, augmented environments, visual computing, and machine learning).

Identify high impact opportunities and build prototypes using the state of the art technologies to incrementally validate the opportunity.

Deliver engaging experiences that unravel ambiguity / complexity and demonstrate the application of your work. And at the same time, through rapid prototyping go after highly ambitious problems.

Coordinate, support, and explore efforts with internal cross-functional partners and external technology partners (such as Magic Leap, Google, Adobe etc.).

Participate in the tech & creative community by publishing blogs/papers, delivering talks, participating in panel discussions or engaging in external outreach that amplifies Wayfair’s tech/innovation brand.

Provide technical guidance, and collaborate across Wayfair’s product, engineering & business teams for strategy, design, implementation, and launch. Own projects from ideation to delivery, clearly communicating scope, status, risks and challenges.

What You'll Need

An ability to thrive in ambiguous problem spaces. An understanding of the creative / prototyping process and a nimbleness in navigating complex projects while adapting to rapidly changing direction.

A broad range of skills in your toolbox (you’re a multidisciplinary technologist), one who is not afraid to jump into an area previously unexplored and capable of learning the right tools for a problem, on the go.

A demonstrable track record of turning concepts into reality in a team setting - ideation, building a case & persuading the larger team, validating hypotheses through prototypes, incorporating feedback, and finally driving projects to successful outcomes.

At least 8+ years of professional R&D experience, with a portfolio that demonstrates a breadth of thought-provoking projects at the intersection of design/engineering/entrepreneurship.

OR

You have a Master’s/PhD Degree in Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Software Engineering/Human-Computer Interaction or equivalent foundation with at least 7 years of professional development experience in multi-disciplinary R&D environments.

Not just an engineering and creative mindset, but an entrepreneurial mindset. You aren’t just thinking about how to do something you are thinking about, what, why and when.

Candidates for this position may be based in Toronto. Boston. Seattle, or Mountainview and will be expected to comply with their team's hybrid work schedule requirements.

Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities

Wayfair is fully committed to providing equal opportunities for all individuals, including individuals with disabilities. As part of this commitment, Wayfair will make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on business operations. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please let us know by completing our Accomodations for Applicants form.

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About Wayfair Inc.

Wayfair is one of the world’s largest online destinations for the home. Whether you work in our global headquarters in Boston or Berlin, or in our warehouses or offices throughout the world, we’re reinventing the way people shop for their homes. Through our commitment to industry-leading technology and creative problem-solving, we are confident that Wayfair will be home to the most rewarding work of your career. If you’re looking for rapid growth, constant learning, and dynamic challenges, then you’ll find that amazing career opportunities are knocking.

No matter who you are, Wayfair is a place you can call home. We’re a community of innovators, risk-takers, and trailblazers who celebrate our differences, and know that our unique perspectives make us stronger, smarter, and well-positioned for success. We value and rely on the collective voices of our employees, customers, community, and suppliers to help guide us as we build a better Wayfair – and world – for all. Every voice, every perspective matters. That’s why we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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