Software Engineer, Product (Remote)
About The Position
Happy Returns is transforming online shopping returns into a fast, easy, and delightful experience. Its Platform team builds and maintains the core data platform and internal tools that support the business and engineering efforts. The team designs reliable, scalable services so product teams can ship quickly, data teams can work efficiently, and retailers and shoppers can have seamless experiences. As a Platform Software Engineer, you will build and operate backend services and shared platform systems that power Happy Returns products and internal workflows. You will design and maintain reliable APIs, data-access layers, and service integrations to improve system reliability, performance, and the developer experience across the company. The role partners with Product, Data, and engineering teams, and uses AI-assisted development tools to support coding, debugging, testing, and documentation. This is a fully remote position and is not limited to candidates located in Georgia. Compensation will be determined based on factors including internal equity, geographic location, and job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition to base pay, the position may be eligible for a bonus and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, financial, and other benefits, depending on the level and position offered. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not offered.
Requirements
- 1–3 years of experience building backend APIs or services.
- Familiarity with databases and data storage technologies.
- Ability to efficiently deliver clean, maintainable, and well-tested code.
- Strong interest in a collaborative environment and working daily with stakeholders across the organization.
- Curiosity, adaptability, and readiness to explore new technologies and introduce tools that improve team effectiveness.
- Self-starter mindset and ability to learn independently and thrive in a fully remote work environment.
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not offered.
Nice To Haves
- Expertise in multiple server-side languages such as Go or Python.
- Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS.
- Experience with data processing frameworks, ETL/ELT pipelines, or streaming systems.
- Exposure to performance optimization, distributed systems fundamentals, or event-driven architectures.
- Interest in e-commerce, logistics, developer experience, or building tooling for other engineers.
Responsibilities
- Take ownership of implementing and delivering features and projects using languages and frameworks such as Golang, Python, and PostgreSQL.
- Build and maintain data pipelines and tooling that power analytics, operational workflows, and product capabilities.
- Participate in architecture discussions and technical design reviews to support system scalability, reliability, and security.
- Promote clean code and strong engineering practices through code reviews, testing, and maintainability.
- Learn from senior engineers, contribute to knowledge-sharing sessions, and develop technical and problem-solving skills.
- Partner with Product, Data, and other engineering teams to translate their needs into technical solutions.
- Use AI-assisted development tools to accelerate coding, debugging, testing, and documentation workflows.
- Support system health and stability through testing, monitoring, and debugging.
Benefits
- The position may be eligible for a bonus and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, financial, and other benefits, depending on level and position offered.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
