Chewy

Software Development Manager, Platform Engineering

Chewy • $135K — $160K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in MIS or CS preferred, or equivalent experience
  • 6+ years of software development experience
  • 1+ years of engineering management experience leading a team of 6+
  • Proven track record in managing significant software projects
  • Strong background in testing disciplines and methodologies
  • Familiarity with various technology stacks, primarily Java
  • Proficient in English, both written and spoken

Responsibilities

  • Manage a team of full stack engineers to develop Chewy's engineering platforms
  • Recruit, hire, and mentor engineers to foster team growth
  • Drive technical decisions and prioritize engineering investments across teams
  • Review implementations and provide constructive feedback to team members
  • Establish relationships across all organizational levels and functional teams
  • Collaborate on designing scalable environments for development and testing
  • Identify and manage team priorities to align with objectives

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Parental leave and family services benefits
  • Flexible spending accounts and telemedicine access
  • Pet adoption reimbursement and discounts on pet insurance
  • Unlimited PTO with manager approval
  • Six paid holidays and potential for paid sick leave
Full Job Description
Chewy is hiring a Software Development Manager for our Platform Engineering team in Boston, MA. This is a leadership position with exposure across the business, influencing the vision and implementation of high profile architecture, design and features for teams across the company. Chewy has a operational, DevOps and AI technology footprint. In this role you will lead a team of strong full stack engineers to build services for all of Chewy to help the whole company run services well. The role will have wide visibility in the technology & business organization of Chewy.

What You'll Do:
  • Manage a team of full stack software engineers to building Chewy's engineering platforms
  • Recruit and hire new engineers and mentor the growth of the existing team
  • Drive technical decisions and work across technical and non-technical organizations to prioritize and drive engineering investments.
  • Review implementations, provide feedback for individual contributors
  • Establish strong working relationships at all organizational levels and across functional teams
  • Collaborate on design and implementation of scalable environments for development and testing
  • Identify and manage priorities within the context of Team objectives, drive 1-year plans.
  • Work with others in Engineering Management to drive best practices in software development, testing, and production deployment


What You'll Need:
  • Bachelor's Degree (MIS or CS preferred) or equivalent work experience
  • Demonstrated history of implementing and managing significant software development projects (APIs, data stores, rules engines, scaling web application development)
  • Ability to turn complex challenges into organized, scaling, technical solution
  • 6+ years of experience in Software Development as a software engineer
  • 1+ years of experience in Engineering Management, experience managing a 6+ person team through multiple release cycles.
  • Solid fundamental background in testing disciplines (e.g. APIs, Functional UI testing, Performance testing, data-oriented systems test, distributed systems, etc)
  • Familiarity with different technology stacks including both static and dynamic programming languages (we primarily use Java, but are not limited to Java/JVM tools), as well as building data pipelines.
  • Proven delivery experience working under an Agile/Scrum methodology
  • Must be more than proficient at both written and spoken English


Bonus:

  • Experience driving cross-team engineering excellence initiatives
  • Understanding of Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery
  • Experience building applications using AWS services


  • The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, education, and work location. In addition, this position is eligible for 401k and a new hire and annual equity grant. C08+ positions may also be eligible for annual bonus.


We offer different types of insurance and benefits, such as medical/Rx, vision, dental, life, disability, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and accident. We offer parental leave, family services benefits, backup dependent care, flexible spending accounts, telemedicine, pet adoption reimbursement, employee assistance program, and many discounts including 10% off pet insurance and 20% off at Chewy.com.

Exempt salary team members have unlimited PTO, subject to manager approval. Team members will receive six paid holidays per year. Team members may be eligible for paid sick and family leave in compliance with applicable state and local regulations.

About Chewy

At Chewy, we view pets (and pet parents) as family and are obsessed with meeting their needs and exceeding customer expectations through every interaction. Customers love shopping our wide selection of products including more than 65,000 items (including our Private brands and Healthcare products), which we offer at competitive prices and fast 1-2 day shipping. Chewy’s commitment to customer service is the core of our brand, and our customers love us for it. We “WOW” pet parents through 24/7 assistance, advice and encouragement every day of the year. We make pet parenting easy with our convenient Autoship subscription program—which allows our customers to schedule their orders, so they never run out of their pet food, supplies and medication they need. Chewy is an experience company built on the back of product and technology. Innovation drives our operations and our team is constantly striving to find new and better ways to improve. From an easy-to-navigate website and highly-rated mobile apps, to detailed order tracking and personalized “Pet Profile” features, we are transforming the way pet parents shop.

Chewy Careers

Join the vibrant team at Chewy, where we offer exceptional job opportunities to advance your career in the dynamic world of e-commerce. As a leading company in the pet industry, Chewy is dedicated to making pet care easier and more enjoyable for pet parents everywhere. Work You’ll Do At Chewy, we are constantly on the lookout for passionate, driven professionals to join our diverse team. Whether you're seeking a position in IT, customer service, marketing, or logistics, Chewy provides a platform for professional growth and innovation in every career path. Our commitment to leadership and diversity training ensures that every team member is equipped with the skills to lead and innovate. By joining Chewy, you will work alongside a team of dedicated professionals who are always pushing the boundaries of what's possible in e-commerce and customer service. Internship and Employment Opportunities Chewy offers a variety of internship and employment opportunities that cater to a wide range of skills and interests. Our internships provide invaluable hands-on experience, helping you to enhance your resume and prepare for a full-time position within our company. Chewy is not just about hiring employees; it's about nurturing future leaders. Benefits and Culture At Chewy, we believe that the well-being of our team is paramount. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports the health, financial security, and work-life balance of our employees. Our culture is centered on open communication, respect, and a shared passion for our mission. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. Innovation and Growth Chewy is at the forefront of innovation in the pet industry. We are constantly exploring new technologies and strategies to enhance our services and expand our market reach. This focus on innovation drives our company's growth and offers our team members numerous opportunities to get involved in exciting projects and advance their careers. Networking and Professional Development We encourage our employees to engage in networking and professional development activities that can enhance their career prospects. Chewy supports various initiatives, including workshops, seminars, and training sessions, to help our team members grow their professional network and develop new skills. Join Our Team Explore the job opportunities at Chewy by searching open positions that match your skills and interests. We are looking for curious, creative, and solution-driven team players who are ready to take their career to the next level. Stay Connected Keep up to date with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work here at Chewy. Job Alert Emails Personalize your subscription to receive job alerts, latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Discover the exciting and rewarding career opportunities that await you at Chewy. Chewy is more than a company; it's a community where you can grow your career and make a difference. Join us in our mission to be the most trusted and convenient online destination for pet parents (and partners) everywhere.
Learn more about Chewy
Size
21,300 employees
Market Cap
$15.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$174.4 million
Founded
2011
5 Year Trend
+136.6%
Revenue
$6.4 billion
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