Senior Software Engineer, Fulfillment & Operations

Babylist Inc.

Job Overview

Location

United States & Canada

Job Type

Full-time

Full Job Description

📋 Description

• Join Babylist, the premier registry, e-commerce, and content platform for growing families, as a Senior Software Engineer on our Fulfillment and Operations Engineering team. This is a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of scaling our technical systems, directly contributing to the growth of Babylist's e-commerce business towards $700M+ in revenue and driving significant efficiencies within our sophisticated supply chain network.
• As a key member of our distributed engineering team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing new product initiatives. You will collaborate closely with our Product and Supply Chain teams to translate business needs into robust technical solutions, delivering complex new functionality that enhances our operational capabilities.
• Your responsibilities will extend to leading business-critical projects, where your technical expertise and strategic thinking will be instrumental in unlocking new capabilities and driving innovation within our fulfillment and operations infrastructure.
• You will be instrumental in developing and scaling the core systems that underpin Babylist’s supply chain, ensuring its ability to handle future growth and increased transaction volumes, aiming for $700M in revenue and beyond.
• Become a recognized subject matter expert within our supply chain services. You will have the opportunity to influence and define the future architecture and feature roadmap for these critical services, ensuring they are scalable, reliable, and efficient.
• Work hand-in-hand with our Product team to conceptualize and build new features across our supply chain ecosystem. This includes, but is not limited to, enhancements to order routing logic, optimizing inventory distribution strategies, improving inbound logistics processes, refining outbound delivery mechanisms, and streamlining our returns management system.
• Foster a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous improvement within the team. You will actively share your expertise, best practices, and design patterns in your areas of specialization with other team members, contributing to a collective elevation of technical skill and understanding.
• Take on a leadership role in mentoring and guiding other engineers. This will involve active participation in design and architecture planning sessions, providing constructive feedback during code reviews, and leading knowledge-sharing sessions to help grow and level up the skills of your colleagues.
• You will be a driving force for technical excellence, passionate about not only advancing your own skills but also significantly enhancing the capabilities and impact of the engineers around you.
• This role offers the chance to work with a modern tech stack including Ruby on Rails, AWS, Sidekiq, MySQL, Redis, and NetSuite, providing opportunities to deepen your expertise or learn new technologies.
• You will be empowered to test, monitor, and operate production software systems with a strong focus on reliability, performance, and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to a fast-paced, high-growth environment where your contributions have a direct and measurable impact on the company's success and the experience of millions of families.
• Embrace and leverage AI as an integral part of our workflow, amplifying innovation and impact across the engineering team.
• Participate in our remote-first culture, with opportunities for in-person connection twice a year for company and departmental gatherings, strengthening the relationships that power our collaborative work.
• This role is ideal for an engineer who thrives on solving complex problems, enjoys leading initiatives, and is eager to make a significant impact in a rapidly evolving e-commerce landscape. You will be a key player in building the future of fulfillment and operations at Babylist, ensuring we continue to provide exceptional service to our growing customer base.
• You will contribute to a culture that values focus, intention, and work-life balance, ensuring that while we achieve ambitious goals, we also have opportunities to recharge.
• Your work will directly contribute to Babylist's mission of connecting growing families with everything they need to thrive, making a tangible difference in people's lives during a significant life transition.
• You will be part of a team that believes in the power of technology and data to solve challenging problems and drive business growth.
• This position offers a pathway for career advancement and performance-based growth within a company that is committed to developing its talent.

🎯 Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in software engineering, with a proven track record of delivering technical solutions that drive business growth.
• Strong programming skills in modern web stacks, with a preference for Ruby on Rails, or demonstrated ability to quickly learn and excel with new technologies like Python/Django or Node/Express.
• Experience with testing, monitoring, and operating production software systems, with a focus on reliability and performance.
• A passion for identifying and driving improvements in team culture, processes, and execution.
• Excellent communication skills, a growth mindset, and a strong desire to learn and adapt.
• Past experience in e-commerce fulfillment or supply chain operations (nice-to-have).

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive salary with equity and bonus opportunities.
• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with company matching and flexible spending accounts.
• Generous paid parental leave and PTO.
• Remote work stipend to set up your home office.
• Perks for physical, mental, and emotional health, parenting, childcare, and financial planning.

Skills & Technologies

Python

Ruby

React

Node.js

Express

Senior

Remote

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About Babylist Inc.

Babylist operates an online baby registry platform that lets expectant parents add items from any retailer, book services, and create cash funds. It aggregates products across major stores, offers a universal registry browser button, and provides personalized checklists. The company also sells its own line of baby merchandise, including nursery furniture, strollers, and accessories, through its e-commerce storefront. Headquartered in Oakland, California, Babylist supports parents with expert guides, product reviews, and a mobile app for managing registries, tracking gifts, and coordinating shipping to recipients.

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