Software Engineer II - Python

Reposted 16 Hours Ago
Boston, MA
Mid level
eCommerce • Healthtech • Pet • Retail • Pharmaceutical
At Chewy, our mission is to be the most trusted and convenient destination for pet parents and partners, everywhere.
The Role
As a Software Engineer II, you will design, develop, and implement simulation systems, collaborate across teams to solve data quality issues, write efficient code, and advocate for engineering best practices in a fast-paced environment.
Summary Generated by Built In

At Chewy, it is our mission to become the most trusted and convenient online destination for pet parents and our partners - vets and service providers - alike. Our success is measured by the happiness of the people and pets we serve, not simply by the amount of pet supplies we deliver. That's why we continue to think of outside-the-Chewy-box ways to delight, surprise, and thank our loyal pet lovers!
Are you looking for more than just a job? At Chewy, you'll find yourself on a career path with other incredible humans, like yourself. You'll be part of a culture that values everything that you do, who you are, and the goals you have set for your career. We want to give you the opportunity to grow, earn competitive pay, and be happy while you do it. Sounds simple, but we love it.
Our Opportunity:
Chewy is seeking a Software Engineer to join our Supply Chain Simulation technology team. In this role, you will combine an understanding of software development, simulation, and data transformation. You will play a significant part in crafting, implementing, and deploying simulation systems to support our business and address critical problems for our Fulfillment Operations. The ideal candidate will understand our business goals, collaborate across multi-functional teams, innovate rapidly, and deliver high-quality and high-value functionality. You will have the chance to create and develop Optimization and Simulation solutions best suited for different business problems and build engineering pipelines to streamline model deployment and testing. Does this sound like you? If so, we would love to hear from you!
What You'll Do:

  • Design, develop and implement highly performant simulation systems with large data volumes.
  • Collaborate with multi-functional teams, including data scientists, software engineers, and domain experts, to understand requirements and deliver effective solutions.
  • Solve data quality issues and identify root causes.
  • Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices in software engineering. Adhere to test-driven development and ensure that all code undergoes rigorous peer review.
  • Debug critical hard-to-solve production issues across services and tech stacks.
  • Advocate for and implement software engineering best practices, including version control, code reviews, unit testing, and continuous integration / continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.


What You'll Need:

  • Bachelor's degree (Computer Science or similar technical field of study preferred), or equivalent work experience.
  • 3+ years of professional software development experience building distributed and highly performant systems.
  • Strong proficiency in Python and SQL.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proven ability to analyze business requirements and translate them into code.
  • Experience building high-quality systems, including unit testing and continuous integration / continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills including collaboration with both technical and non-technical customers.
  • Strong time management and organizational skills.
  • Team-oriented and have a customer first approach.


Bonus:

  • Experience with AWS Cloud Technologies.
  • Experience with containerization & orchestration tools (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes) and Infrastructure as Code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).
  • Experience in Supply-chain and/or exposure with Operational Research space.


Chewy is committed to equal opportunity. We value and embrace diversity and inclusion of all Team Members. If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law, and you need an accommodation during the application process or to perform these job requirements, or if you need a religious accommodation, please contact [email protected].
If you have a question regarding your application, please contact [email protected].
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The Company
HQ: Boston, MA
20,000 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 2011

What We Do

We view pets and pet parents as family and are obsessed with meeting their needs and exceeding customer expectations through every interaction. Behind the scenes, our talented teams are made up of innovators, delighters, big-thinkers and of course, passionate pet people—creating a place where you'll be empowered to build, grow and unleash your fullest potential.

We don’t just stand by our company mission—we’re obsessed with it. We seek to be the most trusted and convenient destination for pet parents and partners, everywhere. And we’re constantly finding new ways to do just that.

At Chewy, we understand pet parenthood is full of joyful highs and anxious lows. That’s why we’re here, standing alongside pet parents, providing everything their pets need for a happy, healthy life. We’re a leading online source for pet products, supplies, and prescriptions. We offer a broad selection of high-quality products and services at competitive prices with an exceptional level of customer care and a personal touch.

Since launching in 2011, we’ve combined the personalized service of your neighborhood pet store with the convenience and speed of e-commerce. We pride ourselves on being the only brand available 24/7/365 to support pet parents throughout their journey.

We have a rich history of being recognized for our deep care and personalization while going above and beyond for our customers and their pets.

We view pets and their people as more than just customers and look forward to meeting their needs and exceeding expectations through every interaction. With Chewy, no one pet-parents alone.

Our culture is for those who thrive on delivering results and becoming your best—no matter your role or location. At Chewy, our Operating Principles serve as a common language, or framework, that connects two of Chewy's most valuable elements—our people and our culture. The Operating Principles guide our character, capabilities, imagination, and methods for execution in support of our company's mission.

Why Work With Us

We're proud to be one of the fastest growing e-commerce companies of all time.

With growth comes the exciting opportunity to be a part of a world-class organization of engineering, product, and design team members, responsible for driving our latest innovations and designing "out-of-the Chewy box" experiences.

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