Staff Software Engineer - Remote USA (*eligible states)

Role Summary

• •Lead architecture and development of scalable software solutions for the Seller Platform.
• •Collaborate closely with Product partners and Engineering management to align technology with business goals.
• •Perform code reviews and promote best practices to ensure maintainable, high-quality products.
• •Mentor and support junior engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence.
• •Research and implement emerging technologies to solve complex technical challenges innovatively.

About the Company

• •The RealReal is the world’s largest online marketplace for authenticated luxury resale goods.
• •Strong commitment to sustainability and the circular economy through luxury item resale.
• •Company culture prioritizes diversity, equity, and inclusion with a People First philosophy.
• •Employs hundreds of in-house experts for rigorous authentication and quality assurance.
• •Offers a comprehensive benefits package including stock purchase, 401K match, and paid parental leave.

What You Should Know

• •Role requires at least 8 years of software development experience with distributed systems.
• •Opportunity to work on a high-impact platform serving millions of users in luxury resale.
• •Work environment emphasizes cross-functional collaboration and clear communication.
• •Candidates should be comfortable leading projects and mentoring junior team members.
• •Preferred experience includes Ruby on Rails, Elixir, JavaScript frameworks, Python, and AWS.

Key Required Skills