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About Ruggable:
Ruggable is a leading direct-to-consumer e-commerce brand based in Los Angeles, California with an extraordinary track record of high, profitable growth. We pride ourselves on having an extremely loyal customer base and a talented team made up of genuinely caring people who take action and deliver results. We are venture-backed and own a patented washable rug design that's disrupting the home décor industry. Our mission is to empower our customers to live vibrantly with beautiful products that don't compromise on function. If you're passionate about consumer products, e-commerce, and high-growth start-ups, keep reading!
Job Summary:
As a Software Engineering Manager at Ruggable, you will be responsible for leading several pods of engineers dedicated to building our internal application suite to improve operational effectiveness globally. Products may include tools to route and print orders, inventory management systems, and shipment and supply chain platforms to ensure an excellent and consistent experience.
Strong candidates will have deep experience in architecting distributed microservices and full-stack systems. Additionally, Ruggable is looking for someone passionate about promoting an engineering mindset within the team through coaching, mentoring, and adhering to best practices.
What You’ll Do:
- Formulate quarterly tech roadmap and determine the long-term core product architecture
- Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to align software projects with company objectives and internal customer needs
- Clearly understand and communicate how projects relate to business priorities, establish team objectives, and help reinforce that with the rest of the team
- Communicate progress, risks, and outcomes to senior management and relevant stakeholders
- Resolve conflicts and remove obstacles that impede the engineering team's progress
- Set clear expectations with individuals based on their level and role and aligned to the broader organization's goals. Meet regularly with individuals to discuss performance, and development and provide feedback and coaching
- Use metrics to monitor the health and productivity of the team and to understand capacity limitations for forecasting possible headcount changes
What You’ll Need to Have:
Required:
- 7+ years experience in software engineering, 3+ of people management experience
- Previous experience as a strong engineer (current stack is React (Next.JS), TypeScript, GraphQL, Node, AWS (Lambda, SQS, SNS, SES, DynamoDB), Kubernetes, PostgreSQL/CockroachDB)
- Experience leading teams to architect and develop applications from scratch. Experience building APIs, data-driven applications, and other similar solutions
- Experience developing and improving team processes (e.g., planning, code review, test automation)
- Experience in the management of nearshore and offshore contract resources
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess situations and develop effective solutions
Preferred:
- Experience with eCommerce and public-facing applications and how they plug into internal tools (Shopify preferred)
- Experience in operational and warehouse processes and procedures
Compensation:
- $185,000 - $195,000 per year base salary
- An annual bonus percentage that varies based on level of role
- Employer matching (up to 3% of base salary) for company sponsored 401K plan
At Ruggable, we offer competitive compensation and benefits packages. Ruggable is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We proudly recruit and hire a diverse workforce and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
If you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents linked here.
To all recruitment agencies: Ruggable does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Ruggable employees or any other company destination. Ruggable is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
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What We Do
Ruggable is an LA-based, venture-backed e-commerce company revolutionizing the market for residential rugs. Our patented 2-Piece Rug System allows you to remove the top layer of your rug and wash it in your home washing machine, offering an affordable, stylish and convenient solution for young families, pet owners, and busy individuals.
Why Work With Us
From design to fulfillment, we create and produce our washable rugs in-house. Our teams support each other in our quest to champion our customers, and are fearless in exploring questions and finding solutions. All while maintaining a fun, creative, and positive company culture - like our notorious #doggable Slack channel.
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