Staff Software Engineer, Seller

The RealReal is an online marketplace for authenticated resale luxury goods. The company is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead the architecture and development of scalable solutions for its Seller Platform, collaborate with cross-functional teams, perform code reviews, research emerging technologies, solve complex technical challenges, and mentor junior engineers.

Responsibilities:

• Design and Develop: Lead the architecture and development of software solutions, making strategic decisions that influence our technical direction
• Collaborate and Communicate: Work closely with cross-functional teams to align technology development with business objectives, effectively communicating technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Code Review and Quality Assurance: Perform rigorous code reviews and advocate for best coding practices to ensure our products are efficient and maintainable
• Mentorship: Provide guidance and support to junior engineers, fostering their professional growth and contributing to a culture of excellence
• Stay Ahead of the Curve: Research emerging technologies and trends in software engineering, identifying opportunities to enhance our projects and processes
• Problem-Solving: Address complex technical challenges with innovative solutions, anticipating potential issues to ensure smooth project execution

Requirements:

• At least 8 years of software development experience
• Required experience with Java and Ruby
• Proven experience with the development, scaling, and maintenance of distributed systems
• Solid understanding of software engineering principles, architectural design, and agile development methodologies
• Excellent analytical abilities and problem-solving skills, with the capacity to work independently on complex issues
• Effective communication skills, capable of conveying complex ideas clearly and concisely
• Experience in using modern AI coding tools and autonomous engineering agents (such as Cursor, Claude Code or GitHub Copilot Workspace) to accelerate feature development, automate boilerplate creation, and troubleshoot code, while maintaining full human accountability for architectural integrity and final code quality
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 8+ years of software development experience with a track record of successfully shipping consumer or business facing products
• Experience with Elixir is a plus
• Familiarity with Front-end JavaScript frameworks (React, Vue, etc.)
• Familiarity with Gradle and Spring Boot
• Familiarity with Python
• Familiarity with AWS
• Contributions to open-source projects or a strong GitHub portfolio