Crate & Barrel

Software Engineer, Digital Workplace

Crate & Barrel • $95K — $115K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Illinois, US
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Solid understanding of software development principles, data structures, and algorithms
  • Experience building LLM/GenAI applications, ideally with GCP Vertex AI
  • Experience with Slack app development and API/webhooks integration
  • Familiarity with software testing frameworks and methodologies
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, test, and deploy software features with moderate autonomy
  • Develop and maintain generative AI features in enterprise platforms
  • Build AI-assisted tools that enhance Associate productivity
  • Participate in agile ceremonies for effective sprint planning and delivery
  • Contribute to technical design of software components and systems

Benefits

  • Remote position offering flexibility
  • Opportunity to work in a collaborative, cross-functional team
  • Focus on AI and automation technologies
  • Active participation in code reviews and retrospectives
  • Continuous development of skills in a dynamic environment
Full Job Description
We are looking for a driven Software Engineer with 2-5 years of experience to contribute to the design, development, and deployment of our software solutions. In this role, you will support the Digital Workplace team's mission to remove technology friction for every Associate, with a focus on applying AI and automation. You will help build and maintain generative AI capabilities within our enterprise platforms, and design automated workflows that connect our tools to our engineering systems.

  • This position is remote
  • This role is an Individual Contributor


A day in the life as a Software Engineer, Digital Workplace...
  • Design, develop, test, and deploy software features and enhancements with a moderate level of autonomy within an iterative development process.
  • Develop and maintain generative AI features within our enterprise AI platforms, operating within established governance and risk guidelines.
  • Build AI-assisted tooling that improves how Associates find information and get work done, in partnership with other engineering leads.
  • Participate in agile ceremonies to contribute to effective sprint planning, transparent communication, and the successful delivery of sprint goals.
  • Contribute to the technical design of software components and systems.
  • Participate actively in code reviews, providing and receiving constructive feedback.
  • Work closely with product managers and other cross-functional team members to deeply understand user stories and deliver valuable solutions in alignment with sprint goals.
  • Adhere to and promote agile software development best practices, coding standards, and quality assurance processes.
  • Identify and resolve software defects and technical issues in a timely manner.
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes and tools through active participation in team retrospectives and feedback loops.
  • Ensure clear and comprehensive documentation of developed features and solutions, contributing to a well-maintained and easily understandable codebase and knowledge base.
  • Stay current with relevant technologies and industry trends.


What you'll bring to the table...
  • Solid understanding of software development principles, data structures, and algorithms, with an appreciation for agile principles.
  • Experience with software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum).
  • Experience building LLM/GenAI applications (prompt engineering, RAG, agentic workflows), ideally within GCP Vertex AI.
  • Experience with Slack app development or workflow automation (Slack API, Bolt SDK, Workflow Builder) and API/webhooks integration.
  • Working knowledge of enterprise AI governance/model risk principles.
  • Good problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills, with a collaborative approach to finding solutions.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively interact with cross-functional team members.
  • Ability to work independently on assigned tasks and contribute actively as a valued member of a self-organizing team.
  • Familiarity with software testing frameworks and methodologies.
  • Understanding of version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD concepts.
  • Basic knowledge of database technologies (SQL or NoSQL).


We'd love to hear from you if you have...
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
  • Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, JavaScript, Go).
  • Minimum of 2-5 years of professional software development experience.
  • Experience developing and shipping software products or features.
  • Experience working in an agile development environment is a plus.
  • Experience with AI/ML or LLM-based application development is strongly preferred.
  • Experience with workflow-automation platforms is a plus.

About Crate & Barrel

Crate & Barrel is a chain of retail stores that sells home furnishings, housewares, and furniture. The company was founded in 1962 by Gordon and Carole Segal. Crate & Barrel's products are designed in-house and sold directly to customers through its retail stores, catalogs, and website. The company is headquartered in Naperville, Illinois, and operates stores throughout the United States and Canada. In addition to its Crate & Barrel stores, the company also operates CB2, a home furnishings retailer, and The Land of Nod, a children's furniture and bedding retailer.
Learn more about Crate & Barrel
Size
7,000 employees
Industry
Retail & Consumer Goods
Founded
1962
* Ladders Estimates

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