Software Engineer, Back End

About Us:Short Story is an award winning, technology-powered retailer dedicated to petite women 5'4" and under. Our mission is to create a seamless shopping experience for millions of petite women so they can dress with effortless confidence. As a fast-growing startup, we're revolutionizing retail with a data-driven learning system that leverages customer feedback to create exceptional, tailored products. We've been recognized by top publications like Forbes, Fortune and are backed by top institutional investors who share our vision of building the world's next great consumer brand.At Short Story, we celebrate petiteness, boldness, and modern womanhood. Our culture combines an insatiable hunger for data, an unwavering commitment to creating superior products, and a hustle startup mentality. We have a strong sense of urgency. Since 2019, we've cultivated a team of dedicated problem solvers and fashion enthusiasts. We're excited for you to join us on this exhilarating journey.The role:The Software Engineer will be responsible for working within the engineering team to build software for both internal and external consumers, creating trustworthy user experiences, and turning the company vision into an executable roadmap in partnership with senior leadership.Day to day:Engineer reusable components and libraries for regular useTranslate designs and wireframes into fully realized, high quality codeTroubleshoot user experience issues and designsCollaborate with internal stakeholders on core company tools and designsDocument and manage changes as well as roadmap future changesParticipate fully in weekly sprints with knowledge and positivitySet direction for software design internally and externallyTake ownership of the user experience and continuously improve user’s experiencesAbout you:You’re interested in early stage startup experience and growing a company cultureBuilding a company from the ground up is an exciting challengeYou’re able to balance software design, planning, and coding and manage your calendarYou have an eye for detail and quality in product and peopleYour focus is on doing the right thing for your people, clients, and the worldYou’re excited about roadmapping for rapid growth and user countYou’re happy working in an unstructured environment and excited to build future structureYou flourish working independently and collaboratively in a startup environmentYou’re familiar with product life cycles and eager to build new designsYour ToolkitGrounding in CS fundamentals - you have a broad based knowledge of all things back end3+ Python experiencePostgreSQL experience preferredStrong communication skills conversationally and via SlackExperience in a startup environment a plusWe work on Heroku and AWSWhy Short Story:The opportunity to be involved in an early stage start-up and build the cultureThe opportunity to build a unique business from the ground upThe opportunity to work on interesting problems around personalizationYou’re interested in supporting petite women better than ever beforeYou relish the chance to own the development of internal toolingThe opportunity to take a start-up from the starting line to successBenefits and compensation:Attractive early stage compensation and equity packageCompensation range: $150K-190K, based on experience levelUnlimited vacationMedical and dental benefitsCompetitive startup compensationOpportunity to work with a dedicated and experienced founding teamOpportunity to work at a Y-Combinator backed start-up

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