Staff Software Engineer, Registry

As a Staff Software Engineer on the Registry team at Babylist, you will be at the heart of transforming how expectant parents create and manage their registries. Leveraging your deep Ruby on Rails expertise, you will drive the modernization of our platform, enhancing features such as checklists, wishlists, and product offers to meet the evolving needs of our users. You'll lead the revamp of our user experience, making it simpler and more engaging for parents to manage and organize their registries.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive significant improvements to Babylist's registry platform, enhancing core features and revamping the user experience
• Implement a new design system and modernize our codebase to ensure the platform remains intuitive, reliable, and delightful
• Elevate the technical skills of your team through mentorship, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation
• Critically review technical proposals and guide problem-solving to tackle the right challenges with effective solutions
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure projects are completed successfully
• Deliver tangible value to our users, helping redefine the baby registry experience for millions of families

Requirements:

• 8+ years of experience in software development
• At least 2 years of experience in a Staff or equivalent senior engineering role
• Expert in Ruby on Rails, comfortable tackling complex problems and delivering robust solutions
• Passionate about creating user-centric applications
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality, impactful projects
• Adept at navigating complex technical challenges
• Strong mentorship and coaching skills
• Collaborative, working effectively with designers, product managers, and other stakeholders
• Results-oriented, with a keen ability to prioritize tasks that deliver the most business impact

Our Tech Stack:

• React
• Ruby on Rails
• AWS
• Sidekiq
• MySQL
• Redis
• Native iOS and Android

Benefits:

• Competitive pay and meaningful opportunities for career advancement
• Company paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous paid parental leave policy
• 401k with company match
• Employee wellbeing perks for physical, mental and emotional health, parenting, childcare, and financial planning
• Work/life balance
• Remote work options with opportunities to connect with colleagues

Babylist is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an antiracist organization and support differences of all kinds.