Chewy

Software Engineer III

Chewy$141K — $225K *
Consumer Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience
  • 7+ years of experience as a Software Engineer and/or team lead
  • 7+ years developing microservices using Java, JavaScript, AWS and Spring Boot
  • Experience troubleshooting applications with tools like DynamoDB, SNS, and CloudWatch
  • Strong understanding of software engineering practices across the full development lifecycle
  • Proficiency in object-oriented design, data structures, and algorithms

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with product teams on multiple initiatives
  • Build and develop distributed systems with Java 8+, Spring Boot, and AWS
  • Own features from architecture review to deployment and measurement
  • Lead on-call rotations and drive operational excellence
  • Coach engineers through design sessions and code reviews
  • Translate business problems into scalable solutions
  • Advocate for best practices in CI/CD and testing

Benefits

  • Comprehensive insurance packages including medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO) subject to approval
  • Six paid holidays per year
  • Parental leave and family services benefits
  • Telemedicine access and backup dependent care
  • Employee assistance program and discounts, including on pet insurance
Full Job Description
Job Description:

What You'll Do:
  • Work closely with product teams and partners on several initiatives.
  • Build and develop distributed systems using Java 8+, Spring Boot, and AWS components like Lambda, SQS, DynamoDB, S3, and API Gateway.
  • Own features end-to-end: from RFC and architecture review through coding, deployment, and post-launch measurement.
  • Lead on-call rotations; drive root-cause analysis, observability improvements, and operational excellence.
  • Coach and improve engineers through design sessions, code reviews, and learning opportunities.
  • Influence product direction by translating ambiguous business problems into resilient, scalable solutions.
  • Advocate for standard methodologies in testing, secure coding, CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code (Terraform/CloudFormation), and performance tuning.
  • Collaborate multi-functionally with product, data science, fulfillment ops, and partner engineering teams to align roadmaps with business outcomes.


What You'll Need:
  • Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 7+ years of professional experience as a Software Engineer and/or team lead.
  • 7+ years of experience developing scalable, distributed microservice applications using Java, JavaScript, AWS and/or Spring Boot.
  • Experience debugging and troubleshooting applications using tools SNS/Kafka, Dynatrace or AWS Cloudwatch
  • Hands-on experience designing, building, and deploying scalable, highly available
    systems.
  • Hands-on experience designing, building, and deploying scalable, highly available systems.
  • Ability to function as a hands-on engineer-comfortable writing complex code and debugging challenging issues.
  • Strong understanding of professional software engineering practices across the full development lifecycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control, build processes, testing, and operations.
  • Proficiency in core computer science fundamentals: object-oriented design, data structures, algorithms, problem-solving, and complexity analysis.
  • Participate in on-call rotations and operational perfection


Bonus:
  • Experience in e-commerce.
  • Familiarity with Agile methodologies such as Scrum or XP.
  • Experience with configuration and deployment tools such as Terraform, along with knowledge of infrastructure, debugging, networking, compute, storage, and virtualization.
  • Nice to have knowledge of ReactJS and Typescript


The base salary range for this role is $141,000 - $225,000.00.
  • 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
NASDAQ

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