Senior Software Engineer at minted

The Role:   We are seeking an experienced Full Stack Senior Software Engineer who is comfortable working with both front-end and back-end technologies. The ideal candidate will have proficiency in Python and JavaScript (React), experience with full-stack product and category data management, performance optimization, first and third-party system integration, and a history of working with cross-functional teams in a mid-to-large-scale environment. In this role, you will be instrumental in building a modern and dynamic customer experience around product catalogs, leveraging both business logic and AI to generate outcomes unique to Minted. You will leverage your front-end and full-stack capabilities to drive significant features and performance improvements, mentor junior team members in engineering best practices, and collaborate with business partners to deliver key strategic features. You will: • Take a hands-on approach to develop and maintain both front-end and back-end components of our applications, primarily using Python and React, with an emphasis on service-oriented architecture and performance • Mentor and develop junior engineers through design, collaboration, and communication • Drive process improvements and architectural changes to cultivate a first-class developer experience on the team • Create first-class testing automation to ensure high-quality deliverables • Leverage AI coding tools (e.g. Copilot, Cursor, Claude) as a force multiplier in your day-to-day development — and actively share learnings and best practices with the team • Work with leadership within and external to the team to understand technical requirements, drive user experiences, and influence business decisions based on technical feasibility • Independently manage and complete complex projects, and be accountable for their outcomes • Work with internal and external clients during the entire lifecycle • Be empowered to make decisions and ensure on-time, high-quality deliverables You have: • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience) • Strong proficiency in Python, and experience with frameworks such as Flask, LiteStart, FastAPI • Experience building and operating Service-Oriented Architectures • Experience working with front-end technologies like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, and modern frameworks • Experience working on front-end components at scale • Hands-on experience using AI-assisted development tools to accelerate coding, debugging, test generation, or code review, with a practical sense of where they're most and least reliable • Knowledge of caching technologies, database systems, and proficiency in SQL • Experience working with behavioral and product data to validate hypotheses, design and interpret experiments, and connect engineering decisions to measurable customer and business outcomes • Experience integrating with third-party platforms and services You are: • A Strategic Technical Leader: Adept at balancing short-term priorities with long-term technical vision and objectives • Customer-Centric: Committed to enhancing the customer experience through thoughtful and innovative solutions • Empathetic and Inclusive: Foster a collaborative, respectful, and accountable team culture where diverse perspectives thrive • Solution-focused: Approach challenges with a forward-thinking mindset, ensuring momentum is maintained • AI-Augmented: Comfortable integrating AI tools into your development workflow and thoughtful about their tradeoffs — you know when to trust the output, when to push back, and how to get the most out of them without sacrificing quality • Data-Informed: You instrument your own work, define measurable success criteria, and use behavioral data and experimentation results to validate decisions and surface improvements • Results-driven: Proven ability to deliver impactful, high-quality features that align with business and technical goals Bonus Points: • Experience with AWS, Docker, or other cloud systems • Experience with front-end optimization • Experience decomposing monolithic systems Compensation:    The compensation range for the role applies to employment offers from Minted. Our employment offers fall between the minimum and midpoint of the range to allow for continued salary growth during your employment at Minted. The upper half of the range accommodates this growth and supports our intention to create an environment that encourages lasting relationships between Minted and our employees. Minted utilizes a market-based compensation model with four geographic tiers. Final compensation is determined based on the candidate’s primary work location, defined as their residence within 60 miles of a metropolitan area:   Geo 0: San Francisco, CA In-Office - $159,221 - $208,977 Geo 1: New York, NY; Los Angeles, CA & all other California markets - $146,483 - $192,259 Geo 2: Boston, MA; Washington, DC; Chicago, IL; Seattle, WA; Austin, TX; Atlanta, GA; Portland, OR - $135,338 - $177,631 Geo 3: All other U.S. metro locations - $124,192 - $163,002   Salaries will vary based on various factors, including but not limited to professional and academic experience, associated job responsibilities, and/or other business or organizational needs.   This role is eligible for a bonus and stock options.   Benefits:  Benefits will be effective on the first of each month following your initial hire date.    - Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits - Employer Funded Health Savings Account - 10 Paid Holidays - Paid Time Off and Sick Leave - Paid Parental Leave - Monthly Gym/Wellness Reimbursement - 401(k) retirement savings plan - Employer Funded Commuter Benefits - Employee Discount - Friends and Family Discount   DISCLAIMER:  We verify identity at the start of interviews to ensure fairness and security. We reserve the right to withdraw candidates who misrepresent their identity, experience, or qualifications at any stage of the process.   Notice of AI Use in Employment Decisions:  We use AI-powered tools, including Brainner AI, to support our hiring and employment processes. These tools help assess job-related qualifications and improve efficiency, but all decisions involve human review. About Minted: Artists shape culture. They spark conversation, create connection, and bring beauty into the world. Minted is where they come together to reach further. Our marketplace empowers a thriving community of independent artists to sell and scale their work. We nurture self-expression, cultivate community, and bring the best in visual art to a global audience. We’re building a new way to discover the world’s best creative talent. We’re here for the emerging talent ready to take off, the local favorites ready to grow, and the established artists ready to dream bigger. At Minted, our people don’t just believe in the power of art–we live it. We have our finger on the pulse of what’s new and now. We’re obsessed with great design, art, and interiors. We’re in galleries, at fairs, and constantly finding inspiration online. We seek undiscovered talent that deserves to stand up and stand out. We connect with artists that have something to say, and we collaborate to amplify their work.  The Minted community’s art, stationery, and textiles products have reached over 75 million homes worldwide. Our marketplace brings the best in independent design to consumers everywhere. We recognize the challenges independent artists face, and we leverage our resources to level the playing field and create a platform that gives artists the freedom to develop their craft and grow their business. We are headquartered in San Francisco, CA and currently employ 350+ full-time employees, plus additional temporary workers during the holiday season. We have raised over $300M from top-tier investors including Benchmark Capital, T. Rowe Price, Permira, Ridge Ventures, Technology Crossover Ventures, and Norwest Venture Partners.  Angel investors include Marissa Mayer, Jeremy Stoppelman, Julia & Kevin Hartz, Yishan Wong, and more. Minted is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion and diversity. We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives and will consider all qualified applicants for employment in accordance with all state, local, and federal laws. Minted participates in the E-verify program. How Our Process Works: Minted uses technology and innovative practices to bring unique, best-selling design to market at scale. Using its crowdsourcing technology, consumers are empowered to vote for the designs they love and want to see sold, ensuring that Minted always sells continuously fresh and trend-forward product. The winning designs are manufactured by Minted, enabling artists from around the world to share and sell their work while letting Minted do the rest. Since launch in 2007, the company has expanded to serve consumers in new categories including wall art, textiles, digital content and home decor, as well as serve major retailers and consumer products brands with data-backed design through licensing and wholesale partnerships.