Software Development Engineer I, Discovery

Welcome! You made it to the job description page!At Zappos, we look for people who will show up as their whole self because we value diversity and inclusion, as well as people who enjoy fun and maybe even a little weirdness. So be sure to check on whether you’re aligned with our company values and culture. If you think you can see yourself delivering WOW as a member of the Zappos family, then check out the job description below!

Company Culture is at Our CoreOur 10 Core Values are more than just words, they're a way of life. We know that companies with a strong culture & a higher purpose perform better in the long run. 

Do our values speak to you?

1. Deliver WOW Through Service

2. Embrace and Drive Change

3. Create Fun and A Little Weirdness

4. Be Adventurous, Creative, and Open-Minded

5. Pursue Growth and Learning

6. Build Open and Honest Relationships With Communication

7. Build a Positive Team and Family Spirit

8. Do More With Less

9. Be Passionate and Determined

10. Be Humble

Company Perks: Quick Reference

• Zappos pays 100% of every employee’s medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Zappos pays 100% of 12 therapy, mental health, or coaching session annually.
• A multitude of benefits and incentives to stay mentally and physically healthy and fit.
• Meaningful assistance programs like professional development, mentoring, and 401k with employer contribution.
• Paid time off for life, vacations, staycations, and rest.
• A generous Zapponian discount program.
• Make an impact through volunteer adventures and other community programs.
• Want to have some fun, too? Yes, please! Enjoy team building, family spirit, and plenty of room to recharge!

Zapponian [noun| employee of Zappos]. You are self-motivated. You think like an entrepreneur, constantly innovating and driving positive change, but more importantly, you consistently deliver mind-boggling results.

Bold [adjective| not afraid of anything]. A role at Zappos is an opportunity to be a part of something different. To go bold. We’re a company that isn’t afraid to take risks and question the status quo. Oh yeah, we like to have fun too.

Perks [noun| the good stuff you get for working hard]. Zappos pays 100% of your medical, dental and vision premiums. Primary care visits, dental exams, eye exams and generic prescriptions are all free. Plus matching 401k, life coaches, orthodontic benefits, and more. And don’t forget, an unlimited 40% Zappos.com discount.

1990s [noun| a decade we love, but no longer live in]. Old school cover letters are so 1990. Want to show us who you really are? Create a video cover letter. A flash mob, a comedic monologue… whatever showcases your passion for Zappos and the work you’d be doing! Videos are not required, but if you create it, we’ll watch it.

Scout [noun| you're a recruiter, too]. As a Zapponian, we’ll ask that you always keep your eye out for great talent to join our family. Consider yourself an extension of the recruiting team, scouting for the best people to grow our company.

Summary

At Zappos Tech, we're on a mission to deliver unparalleled shopping experiences to our customers. We're seeking a Software Development Engineer I (SDE1) to join our Discovery Team, the heart of the customer journey at Zappos. As an SDE1, you will contribute significantly to software development for the core customer journey on Zappos.com - from Homepage to checkout: Search, Search Results, Homepage, Ads, Widgets, Recommendations, and much more. If you're passionate about cutting-edge products, thrive in dynamic environments, and are ready to grow your technical and leadership skills, we would love to hear from you!

What You Will Be Doing

• Develop and Maintain: Play a key role in the development and maintenance of Java-based applications leveraging AWS services (ECS, SQS, S3, DynamoDB). Contribute to the full software development lifecycle – development, testing, deployment, operations, and documentation.
• Collaborate for Success: Work with peers to improve how your team’s software is constructed. Demonstrate an understanding of the business and customer value of the software you work on.
• Address Ambiguity: Take well-understood feature specifications and deliver working code. Logically separate code into reusable components. Exercise good judgment about when to work independently versus when to escalate to peers or your manager.
• Solve Problems: Work on problems with visible risks or roadblocks. Deliver code that is simply implemented and easy for others to maintain or extend. Make common trade-offs in software development.
• Uphold Best Practices: Collaborate with peers on the full software development lifecycle, ensuring root causes of operational issues are identified and resolved. Deliver code that meets the Zappos Code Bar, driving resolution when aspects are in conflict.
• Learn and Grow: Seek and act on feedback to improve your code. Ask questions and learn from more experienced engineers.

What You Bring to The Table

• Experience: 1+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
• Expertise: proficiency in at least one programming language and a solid understanding of computer science fundamentals (data structures, algorithms, and software design).
• Communication Skills: Effective verbal and written communication skills, capable of engaging with technical and non-technical stakeholders at all levels.

What Really Wows Us

• AWS Knowledge: Hands-on experience with AWS technologies and familiarity with Java 8+, especially with the Spring Framework.
• Search Engine Experience: Experience with search engines (ideally Solr), enhancing our customers' discovery journey.
• Open Source Involvement: Familiarity with open-source tools (Git, SpringMVC, SpringBoot, Maven, Gradle, Ant, JUnit, Jenkins) to help us innovate.
• Strategic Approach: Demonstrated ability to identify and implement operational improvements and solve complex problems with creative solutions.

This role is open to candidates physically located in the following metropolitan statistical areas: Las Vegas, NV; New York, NY; and Seattle, WA. Candidates who are not physically located in one of these areas may not be considered for this role.

The base pay range for this position is $124,000-138,000 per year ; however,

base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, a full range of medical and other benefits is offered.

The Fine PrintApplicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. Zappos is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for applicants at this time.

The Zappos Family of Companies is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, veteran status, disability, history of disability or perceived disability. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may email us at recruiting@zappos.com or call us at 1.702.943.7777.

To all recruitment agencies: We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes and are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.