Location: Boston, MA
Hybrid: 3 days/week in office
Chewy is looking for a Backend Software Engineer II to join our Pet Health engineering organization and help build the future of the Chewy and SmartPak experience.
In this role, you will work alongside a team of engineers from both Chewy and SmartPak on a significant integration and modernization roadmap focused on integrating fulfillment and shipping capabilities, and developing new features across the combined platforms.
About You
You are a hands-on software engineer who enjoys solving complex backend problems and building scalable applications and services. You will primarily develop within Chewy's Java and AWS-based technology stack, while partnering with engineers working within SmartPak's .NET environment.
What You'll Do
- Design, develop, test, and deploy scalable backend applications and services using Java and modern cloud technologies
- Build new capabilities supporting the integration of Chewy and SmartPak platforms
- Develop services and APIs that connect e-commerce, catalog, fulfillment, and customer experiences
- Partner with engineers across Chewy and SmartPak to understand existing systems and determine long-term integration approaches
- Contribute to architectural and technical decisions as systems and capabilities are migrated or modernized
- Write high-quality, maintainable code and participate in code reviews
- Troubleshoot complex technical issues across distributed systems
- Apply DevOps and software engineering best practices throughout the development lifecycle
- Collaborate closely with Product, Engineering, and business partners to deliver customer-facing capabilities
What You'll Need
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, a related field, or equivalent years of experience
- 4+ years of experience developing backend applications using Java
- Experience building scalable distributed systems and microservices
- Experience designing and working with APIs and service-oriented architectures
- Hands-on experience with cloud-based applications, preferably AWS
- Strong understanding of object-oriented programming, data structures, algorithms, and software design principles
- Knowledge of professional software engineering practices including code reviews, testing, source control, CI/CD, and production operations
- Ability to work effectively across teams and navigate complex technical integrations
Bonus
- Experience with Spring Boot or similar Java frameworks
- Experience with e-commerce, catalog, order management, or fulfillment systems
- Familiarity with .NET or C#
- Experience with event-driven architectures, messaging systems, or distributed systems
- Experience with Kubernetes, Kafka, Terraform, or similar technologies
- The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, education, and work location. In addition, this position is eligible for 401k and a new hire and annual equity grant. C08+ positions may also be eligible for annual bonus.
We offer different types of insurance and benefits, such as medical/Rx, vision, dental, life, disability, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and accident. We offer parental leave, family services benefits, backup dependent care, flexible spending accounts, telemedicine, pet adoption reimbursement, employee assistance program, and many discounts including 10% off pet insurance and 20% off at Chewy.com.
Exempt salary team members have unlimited PTO, subject to manager approval. Team members will receive six paid holidays per year. Team members may be eligible for paid sick and family leave in compliance with applicable state and local regulations.
Chewy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, citizenship, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, veteran status, as well as any other legally-protected characteristic. If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law, and you need an accommodation during the application process or to perform these job requirements, or if you need a religious accommodation, please contact [email protected].
To access Chewy's California CPRA Job Applicant Privacy Policy, please click here.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, a related field, or equivalent experience
- 4+ years of experience developing backend applications using Java
- Experience building scalable distributed systems and microservices
- Experience designing and working with APIs and service-oriented architectures
- Hands-on experience with cloud-based applications, preferably AWS
- Strong understanding of object-oriented programming, data structures, algorithms, and software design principles
- Knowledge of professional software engineering practices, including code reviews, testing, source control, CI/CD, and production operations
- Ability to work effectively across teams and navigate complex technical integrations
- Experience with Spring Boot or similar Java frameworks
- Experience with e-commerce, catalog, order management, or fulfillment systems
- Familiarity with .NET or C#
- Experience with event-driven architectures, messaging systems, or distributed systems
- Experience with Kubernetes, Kafka, Terraform, or similar technologies
What the Team is Saying
Chewy Compensation & Benefits Highlights
How does Chewy ensure its pay and bonus plans are competitive?
Chewy approaches compensation through a total rewards strategy that combines salary, bonuses, equity opportunities, healthcare benefits, employee discounts, and career growth opportunities. The company emphasizes supporting employees across ecommerce, healthcare, pharmacy, customer service, technology, and fulfillment operations while competing for talent in both retail and tech markets.
Competitive compensation and bonus opportunities: Chewy offers market-based compensation packages that may include salary, performance bonuses, commissions, and equity depending on role and level. Built In also notes benefits such as relocation assistance, employee discounts, and bonus opportunities across multiple teams and functions.
- Healthcare and wellness support: Benefits include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, disability coverage, telemedicine, mental health resources, and wellbeing programs. Chewy also offers wellness-focused resources designed to support employees physically, mentally, and financially.
- Retirement and financial wellbeing: Employees receive 401(k) plans with company matching along with financial wellness resources and broader support programs. Benefits are designed to support both short-term needs and long-term financial planning.
- Pet-focused and family-oriented benefits: Chewy offers pet insurance discounts, employee discounts on Chewy products, parental leave, fertility support, family-focused benefits, and caregiving resources. The company’s benefits package is closely aligned with its pet-focused identity and customer mission.
- Flexibility and workplace support: Corporate employees may have access to hybrid work arrangements, flexible scheduling, commuter benefits, PTO, paid holidays, and wellbeing initiatives. Employees also cite supportive managers and collaborative teams as important parts of the broader employee value proposition.
- Long-term career investment: Compensation is reinforced through career growth opportunities, mentorship, leadership development, cross-functional learning, and exposure to large-scale ecommerce, automation, healthcare, and logistics initiatives. Employees often describe growth opportunities as an important part of the overall company experience.
- External signals: Comparably reports that 70% of employee reviews are positive overall. Employees frequently highlight healthcare benefits, employee discounts, coworkers, and growth opportunities as strengths of the company experience. (Glassdoor; Comparably)
Chewy Insights
What We Do
Who We Are Chewy is where pet parents find everything they need for life with pets, from food to fun to pharmacy. We make pet care easier, more informed, and more joyful through fast, reliable delivery and award-winning 24/7 Customer Care, including access to pet health support when it’s needed. Founded in 2011, Chewy combines the convenience of online shopping with a high-touch, personalized experience built around the real moments of pet parenthood. Our Mission Chewy’s mission is to be the most trusted and convenient destination for pet parents and partners, everywhere. What We Do We support pet parents through the highs, lows, and everyday moments of the pet parenting journey with: • Pet food, treats, and daily essentials • Supplies for dogs, cats, fish, birds, reptiles, equine, and small pets • Pharmacy and veterinary services, including prescriptions and medications • Pet wellness and health products • Autoship for convenient recurring deliveries • Chewy+, our premium membership offering exclusive savings, faster delivery, and personalized pet care benefits • 24/7/365 customer support from knowledgeable, pet-loving experts What Makes Chewy Different Chewy is known for industry-leading service, deep personalization, and our customer-obsessed culture. We combine trust, convenience, and care, and pet parents come to us for: • Exceptional customer care • Human- and pet-centered product and experience design • Fast, dependable fulfillment across a nationwide operations network • A mission-driven culture built on empathy, trust, and passion for pets Our Culture Chewy’s culture is built for people who thrive on ownership, innovation, and impact. We value curiosity, creativity, and continuous improvement across all our teams. We empower Team Members—our Chewtopians—to learn, grow, and unleash their full potential in a collaborative, supportive, mission-driven environment. How We Work Chewy’s Operating Principles guide how we think, innovate, collaborate, and execute. These principles shape our character, decision-making, and approach to delivering results while connecting our people and culture in support of our mission. Where We Work Chewy headquarters: Plantation, FL, and Boston, MA Additional hubs: Bellevue, WA, and Minneapolis, MN
Why Work With Us
Why You Should Work at Chewy Chewy is a unique, fast-growing e-commerce and tech leader where builders, creators, and problem-solvers shape the future of pet care. Our teams drive innovation in a mission-driven culture that creates real impact for pets and the people who love them.
Gallery
Chewy Teams
Chewy Offices
Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
