Software Engineer - FS/FE

About Us:

Rent the Runway (RTR)  is transforming the way we get dressed by pioneering the world’s first Closet in the Cloud. Founded in 2009, RTR has disrupted the $2.4 trillion fashion industry by inspiring women with a more joyful, sustainable and financially-savvy way to feel their best every day. As the ultimate destination for circular fashion, the brand now offers infinite points of access to its shared closet via a fully customizable subscription to fashion, one-time rental or ownership. RTR offers designer apparel and accessories from hundreds of brand partners and has built in-house proprietary technology and a one-of-a-kind reverse logistics operation. Under CEO and Co-Founder Jennifer Hyman’s leadership, RTR has been named to CNBC’s “Disruptor 50” five times in ten years, and has been placed on Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies list multiple times, while Hyman herself has been named to the “TIME 100” most influential people in the world and as one of People magazine’s “Women Changing the World.”

About the Job:

We are looking for a Software Engineer who values creativity and user experience as much as great code and curiosity. As a Software Engineer at Rent the Runway, you will work with an enthusiastic team of engineers focused on the customer journey across multiple devices and surfaces. You’ll build world-class experiences for an eager and passionate customer base, from their first visit to their first order! Our team works in an agile environment, building high-quality, performant software while solving high-impact and complex problems!

What You’ll Do:

• Participate in all aspects of agile software development, including design, implementation, and deployment
• You will utilize AI tools for code generation, debugging, documentation, etc. 
• You’ll build intuitive and well-tested APIs for manipulating & retrieving data.
• You will optimize for performance and scalability.
• Drive technical projects to success in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Deepen your knowledge and build your skills across our technology stack: ReactJS, Next.js, React-testing-library, Java/Kotlin, MySQL, Mongo, RabbitMQ, Spring Boot, Splunk, Splunk Cloud, SignalFX.
• You’ll deprecate and remove functionality & services that no longer suit our needs.
• Contribute technically to projects by being a hands-on coder and removing roadblocks.
• Assist in prioritisation efforts, planning future roadmaps, and provide mentorship to others.

About You:

• BA/BS in Computer Science, a related degree, or equivalent practical experience.
• You have hands-on, production-level experience across significant parts of our technology stack: 
• Frontend: ReactJS, Next.js.
• Backend: Java, Kotlin, SpringBoot, RabbitMQ, MySQL, MongoDB.
• You have experience and enthusiasm for testing, test-driven development, and building reliable systems.
• You are proficient with and excited to leverage AI tools in day-to-day development tasks such as code generation, debugging, and documentation. 
• You have a strong command of best practices, design patterns, and system architecture tradeoffs.
• You can hit the ground running and quickly familiarize yourself with an existing codebase and toolset.
• You have experience with distributed system performance analysis and optimisation.
• You can understand, diagnose, and articulate technical challenges and solutions effectively.
• You have a high level of comfort navigating ambiguity and making the tradeoffs without compromising quality.
• You're a collaborative partner who thrives in a cross-functional environment, working closely with product, design, and engineers across various tech stacks to build cohesive, high-impact solutions.

AI/LLM Proficiency

• You are proficient in deploying a diverse stack of LLMs (ChatGPT, Claude) and AI-native IDEs (Cursor, Windsurf, Copilot) to automate and elevate professional workstreams.
• You have expertise in prompt engineering, focusing on high-density context provision to minimise hallucinations and maximise model accuracy.
• You are skilled in defining AI behaviour through structured system prompts and custom agent configurations for predictable, high-quality output.
• You have a deep understanding of the AI ecosystem, including Model Context Protocol (MCP), API connectors, and the design of autonomous agentic loops.
• You can proactively identify high-impact areas for AI integration to drive measurable gains in operational efficiency and output volume.

Benefits:

At Rent the Runway, we’re committed to the wellbeing of our employees, and aim to create a workplace that fosters both personal and professional growth. Our inclusive benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Paid Time Off, including vacation, paid bereavement, and family sick leave - every employee needs time to take care of themselves and their family.
• Universal Paid Parental Leave for both parents + flexible return to work program  - because we know your newest family member(s) deserve your undivided attention.
• Paid Sabbatical after 5 years of continuous service - Unplug, recharge, and have some fun!
• Exclusive employee subscription and rental discounts -  to ensure you experience the magic of renting the runway (and give us valued feedback!).
• Comprehensive health, vision, dental, FSA and dependent care from day 1 of employment - Your health comes first, and we’ve got you covered.
• 401(k) match - an investment in your future.
• Company-wide events and outings - our team spirit is no joke - we know how to have fun!
• Office-centric work - our corporate employees and technical leaders have the option to work remotely on Fridays, in accordance with Company policies.

Rent the Runway is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legally-recognized basis, including, but not limited to: race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age (40 and over), national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed service member status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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The anticipated base salary for this position is $92,000 to $110,000. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held.