Principal Software Engineer

What you’ll do :

• Be the technical leader of teams designing and developing world class backend applications that power our iconic business
• Promote the adoption of new technologies that advance and evolve our product
• Tackle challenges of scale though solid engineering practices and creative problem solving
• Ensure your products are resilient and meet well-defined service level agreements with client stakeholders
• Lead code reviews and help maintain high standards of code quality
• Exceed quality expectations through a strong test-minded approach at every step of the SDLC
• Monitor your application and resolve issues and SLA violations quickly and efficiently

Who you are :

• Degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent work experience
• 9+ years of experience in professional software development
• Expert at building webscale applications
• Expert in a high level language such as Golang, C# or Java
• Expert in Databases and Data Modeling
• Expert in API design and standards
• Proficient and open-minded communicator (over email, in person, via carrier pigeon!)
• Proficient in agile work processes you’re comfortable breaking down large pieces of work to deliver value incrementally
• Proficient in unit, integration, load, and other forms of application testing
• Proficient in system & process documentation
• Demonstrated ability to deliver software projects with a high level of autonomy
• You are not on the Office of Inspector General’s List of Excluded Individuals / Entities (LEIE)

Extra credit :

• Experience with AWS cloud infrastructure
• Familiar with GoLang
• Familiar with web and mobile native application (iOS, Android) development

Some benefits of working at Warby Parker for full-time employees :

• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Flexible vacation policy
• Paid Holidays
• Retirement savings plan with a company match
• Parental leave (non-birthing parents included)
• Short-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Bereavement Support
• Education Reimbursement
• Free eyewear
• And more (just ask!)

Warby Parker, in good faith, believes that the posted salary range is accurate for this role in New York at the time of posting.

Warby Parker may pay more or less than the posted range based on factors such as relevant experience and skills, qualifications and location, among others.

This range may be modified in the future. In addition to base salary, this role is also eligible to receive a cash bonus and an equity bonus as part of the total compensation package.

Details and eligibility will be discussed during the application process.

New York Pay Range$218,750 $250,000 USD