Sr. Software Engineer, Cloud Platform at Poshmark (Redwood City, CA)

Poshmark· Redwood City, CA·5h ago

Role details

Work type

Hybrid

Employment

Full-Time

Job description

ABOUT POSHMARK

Poshmark is the leading fashion marketplace where style comes alive through discovery, self-expression, and human connection. Powered by a vibrant community of 165 million members, Poshmark brings real people and taste to shopping through a social experience shaped by shared discovery. Buying and selling fashion feels simple, joyful, and personal, while every item tells its own story. Poshmark empowers sellers to grow meaningful businesses, keeps fashion in circulation longer, and gives shoppers access to unique and trusted finds, from everyday pieces to one-of-a-kind vintage and luxury.

🎯 ABOUT THE ROLE

Poshmark is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to support the rapid growth of our Cloud Platform and marketplace. In this role, you’ll help build and operate a high-traffic, fast-growing platform while receiving mentorship and guidance from experienced engineers. You’ll work at scale and push the boundaries of cloud-based technologies to help power Poshmark’s continued growth.

⚙️ WHAT YOU’LL DO

Design, develop, and maintain backend services that support Poshmark’s marketplace experience.

Collaborate with peers and senior engineers to implement scalable, efficient, and maintainable systems.

Write clean, well-documented, and well-tested code following best practices.

Participate in code reviews and learn from feedback to continually improve.

Troubleshoot and fix issues across distributed systems in production environments.

Contribute to improving development processes, tooling, and team workflows.

6-Month Accomplishments:

Become proficient with Poshmark’s tech stack, development tools, and codebase.

Ship production-quality code with guidance from senior team members.

Take ownership of small to medium-sized components or features.

Collaborate effectively with Product, QA, and Design teams on feature delivery.

12+ Month Accomplishments:

Independently deliver features from design to production.

Contribute to performance improvements and scalability initiatives.

Develop a strong understanding of Poshmark’s system architecture and make data-driven technical decisions.

Participate in technical discussions and contribute ideas to improve platform reliability and efficiency.

Mentor interns or new hires joining the team.

💪 WHAT YOU’LL BRING

BE or MS in Computer Science or related technical discipline (or equivalent). Solid foundation in computer science with strong competencies in data structures, algorithms and software design
4+ years of relevant software engineering experience through projects or internships
Experience with Amazon AWS or other Cloud Computing platforms is preferred
Experience with any or all of: Ruby, JRuby, Java, HTML5, JavaScript, CSS, MongoDB, ElasticSearch, RabbitMQ, Linux
User-oriented focus and obsession with quality
Experience with email and or push notifications technology a plus

Why work at Poshmark

Culture & Values: Core values include "Focus on People," "Lead with Love," and "Embrace Your Weirdness." The company emphasizes authenticity, inclusion, and connection—both within the team and with the community.
Work Policy: Hybrid workplace model (mix of remote and on-site, varying by team). Redwood City HQ is the primary hub, with offices in Chennai, Vancouver, and New York City. Many engineering and corporate roles are expected to work from the office on a regular basis.
Benefits: Comprehensive health & wellness, flexible PTO, parental/family leave, 401K plan, remote work support, learning & development programs, and fun company events. Personal style (or not) is encouraged.
Engineering Culture: Tech stack includes AWS, Java, Python, Kotlin, Ruby on Rails, Swift, Kubernetes, Terraform, and more. Teams work on ML, infrastructure, data engineering, and platform products. The company focuses on empowering engineers with autonomy and driving impact from day one.
Stability & Outlook: Backed by Naver, a large and stable tech conglomerate, Poshmark has a solid financial footing and is actively hiring in engineering, data, and product roles.
Employee Ratings: 4.0/5.0 on LinkedIn (417 reviews) — Work-Life Balance: 4.3, Compensation: 3.6, Culture: 4.3, Career: 3.8.

About Poshmark

Company Overview

One-liner: Poshmark is a social commerce marketplace where users can buy and sell new and secondhand fashion, home goods, electronics, and more, combining social engagement with ecommerce.
Entity Type: Private (acquired by Naver Corporation in January 2023 for $1.2 billion; formerly public with ticker POSH on NASDAQ)
Headquarters: Redwood City, California, USA
Founded: 2011
Founders: Manish Chandra, Chetan Pungaliya, Gautam Golwala, Tracy Sun

Core Business

Industries: Social commerce, retail fashion resale, ecommerce
Target Customers: B2C — individual sellers and buyers (primarily consumers), with a strong focus on women’s fashion and expanding into men’s, kids’, pets, home, and beauty categories
Mission Statement: "To put people at the heart of commerce, empowering everyone to thrive."

Products & Services

[Poshmark Marketplace]: A social marketplace app and website where users buy and sell new or used items across fashion, home, electronics, and beauty. Core features include "Posh Shows" (live selling events), "Closet Clear Out," and "Offer to Likers." It is a peer-to-peer platform with a strong community focus.
[Posh Protect]: Buyer protection program that ensures items are as described or the buyer gets a refund.
[Posh Post]: A simplified shipping service with flat-rate labeling for sellers.
[Poshmark for Brands/Partners]: Programs enabling brands to engage with the community, manage official closets, and run promotions.

Market Standing

Valuation/Market Cap: Acquired by Naver Corporation in January 2023 for $1.2 billion (all-cash transaction). Prior to going private, its market cap was approximately $1.2 billion at the time of the deal announcement.
Key Metric (Revenue): Annual revenue of approximately $326 million (latest available, from pre-acquisition filings; private company post-acquisition, financials not publicly disclosed).
Key Metric (Community): Over 80 million registered users across the U.S., Canada, Australia, and India; over 350 million items sold to date; sellers have generated over $8 billion in earnings.
Key Metric (Funding): Prior to its IPO, Poshmark raised over $150 million from investors including Mayfield Fund, GGV Capital, Menlo Ventures, and others.
Notable Investors/Partners: Naver Corporation (parent company), Mayfield Fund, GGV Capital, Menlo Ventures, Rakuten, and others.
Growth Signals: International expansion into Canada, Australia, and India; launch of "Posh Shows" live shopping; headcount growth of 5% YoY to approximately 1,855 employees; active hiring in engineering, data science, and product roles.

Competitive Advantages

Community-First Social Commerce: A highly engaged, loyal community of buyers and sellers—over 130 million items sold—differentiating it from traditional resale platforms like ThredUp or eBay.
Established Brand & Trust: The "Posh Protect" program and consistent user experience create strong trust, with over $8 billion in seller earnings to date.
Data & Personalization Moat: A large dataset on user preferences, selling patterns, and fashion trends powers recommendation algorithms and seller tools.
Parent Company Backing: Naver’s resources (technology, AI, global reach) provide stability while allowing Poshmark to operate independently.

Strategic Focus

Expanding Live Commerce: Investing in "Posh Shows" to compete with TikTok Shop and other live selling formats, especially in the U.S. and international markets.
International Growth: Deepening presence in Canada, Australia, and India, which are newer markets relative to the U.S.
Platform Enhancements: Improving seller tools (e.g., AI-driven pricing, inventory management, shipping logistics) to increase conversion and user retention.
Sustainability & Circular Economy: Positioning the platform as a leader in sustainable fashion (keeping items in circulation), which aligns with growing consumer trends.

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