thredUP
Hi! We're an online thrift store for your closet, your wallet, and the planet.
About thredUP
thredUP is transforming resale with technology and a mission to inspire a new generation of consumers to think secondhand first. By making it easy to buy and sell secondhand, thredUP has become one of the world’s largest resale platforms for women’s and kids’ apparel, shoes and accessories. Sellers love thredUP because we make it easy to clean out their closets and unlock value for themselves or for the charity of their choice while doing good for the planet. Buyers love shopping value, premium and luxury brands all in one place, at up to 90% off estimated retail price. Our proprietary operating platform is the foundation for our managed marketplace and consists of distributed processing infrastructure, proprietary software and systems and data science expertise. In 2018, we extended our platform with thredUP’s Resale-As-A-Service (RaaSⓇ), which facilitates modern resale for a number of the world’s leading brands and retailers. thredUP has processed over 125 million unique secondhand items from 35,000 brands across 100 categories. By extending the life cycle of clothing, thredUP is changing the way consumers shop and ushering in a more sustainable future for the fashion industry.
What will I be doing?
Responsible for design, development, and maintenance of highly distributed software systems utilizing object-oriented programming. Utilize new systems technologies to implement highly scalable and easily deployable search systems service. Design and implement software systems tools that assist with A/B testing of personalized search algorithms. Rewrite search queries to improve end-to-end request response time of search systems. Collect and analyze customers’ search data to design machine learning systems and models that will improve the free text search experience of company’s website. Improve quality of search results by designing algorithms that analyze customers’ free-text search. Provide technical support and assistance with updating company existing systems utilizing technologies including Dropwizard, Elasticsearch, Kubernetes, Docker, and Algolia.
Requirements:
Requires a Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Management Information Systems or a related degree and two (2) years of progressively responsible experience as a Software Engineer, Software Developer or related position
Experience must include: Troubleshooting and maintaining of software search solution utilizing technologies Sensei DB, Kafka, Hadoop & Flume; Implementing search solutions by monitoring and stabilizing software systems. Utilizing Dropwizard, Kubernetes, Elasticsearch, SQS, S3, and Docker to deploy and maintain search systems; Designing alternative cost-efficient systems that handle distributed workflows using Spring, Java, and AWS Services like SQS and SWF. Telecommuting position with no geographic limitation as long as worker is based in the contiguous U.S. Report to Oakland, CA office.
At thredUP, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. This role pays between $130,000 and $200,000, and your actual base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Many thredUP employees also have the opportunity to own shares of thredUP stock. thredUP employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, as well as a discount when purchasing thredUP stock if voluntarily participating in thredUP’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Subject to eligibility requirements, you’ll also receive other benefits: Comprehensive medical & dental coverage, vision, 401k, life and disability insurance. #LI-DNI #IDNP
What We Offer:
– 4-day work week, with Fridays off
– Hybrid work environment: 3 days in the office and 1 day remote each week
– Competitive salary (we leverage market data)
– Many thredUP employees also have the opportunity to own shares of thredUP stock and are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards
– Employee stock purchase plan
– Flexible PTO (take the time you need) + 13 company holidays
– Paid Sabbatical after 3 years of full time employment
– Generous paid parental leave for new mothers and fathers
– Medical, dental, vision, 401k, life and disability insurance offered
– We live by our Core Values of Transparency, SpeakingUP, Thinking Big, Infinite Learning, Influencing Outcomes & Seeking the Truth
– RaaS – Inc. Magazine, 2022 Power Partner Awards
– Thrift the Look– TIME Magazine, The Best Inventions of 2022
– Winner of Lattice’s “People Vision” – recognizing thredUP as a top place to work for our investment in professional development and our innovations in work-life integration
We believe diversity, inclusion and belonging is key for our team
At thredUP, our mission has been built on extending the lives of millions of unique clothing items. Much like our inventory, we are proud to have fostered a workplace that is one-of-a-kind. As a company focused on diversity, inclusion and belonging, we are committed to ensuring our employees are comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work every day. A unique perspective is critical to solving complex problems and inspiring a new generation to think secondhand first. Be you.
If you are a candidate with a disability and have a reasonable accommodation request for the job application process, please email [email protected] the specific details of your disability related accommodation request. This email address is reserved for candidates with disabilities only. General application inquiries will not receive a response.