Software Engineer - FS/FE

Rent the Runway • New York, NY

1d • $92,000 - $110,000

About The Position

We are looking for a Software Engineer who values creativity and user experience as much as great code and curiosity. As a Software Engineer at Rent the Runway, you will work with an enthusiastic team of engineers focused on the customer journey across multiple devices and surfaces. You’ll build world-class experiences for an eager and passionate customer base, from their first visit to their first order! Our team works in an agile environment, building high-quality, performant software while solving high-impact and complex problems!

Requirements

• BA/BS in Computer Science, a related degree, or equivalent practical experience.
• You have hands-on, production-level experience across significant parts of our technology stack: Frontend: ReactJS, Next.js. Backend: Java, Kotlin, SpringBoot, RabbitMQ, MySQL, MongoDB.
• You have experience and enthusiasm for testing, test-driven development, and building reliable systems.
• You are proficient with and excited to leverage AI tools in day-to-day development tasks such as code generation, debugging, and documentation.
• You have a strong command of best practices, design patterns, and system architecture tradeoffs.
• You can hit the ground running and quickly familiarize yourself with an existing codebase and toolset.
• You have experience with distributed system performance analysis and optimisation.
• You can understand, diagnose, and articulate technical challenges and solutions effectively.
• You have a high level of comfort navigating ambiguity and making the tradeoffs without compromising quality.
• You're a collaborative partner who thrives in a cross-functional environment, working closely with product, design, and engineers across various tech stacks to build cohesive, high-impact solutions.
• You are proficient in deploying a diverse stack of LLMs (ChatGPT, Claude) and AI-native IDEs (Cursor, Windsurf, Copilot) to automate and elevate professional workstreams.
• You have expertise in prompt engineering, focusing on high-density context provision to minimise hallucinations and maximise model accuracy.
• You are skilled in defining AI behaviour through structured system prompts and custom agent configurations for predictable, high-quality output.
• You have a deep understanding of the AI ecosystem, including Model Context Protocol (MCP), API connectors, and the design of autonomous agentic loops.
• You can proactively identify high-impact areas for AI integration to drive measurable gains in operational efficiency and output volume.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all aspects of agile software development, including design, implementation, and deployment
• You will utilize AI tools for code generation, debugging, documentation, etc.
• You’ll build intuitive and well-tested APIs for manipulating & retrieving data.
• You will optimize for performance and scalability.
• Drive technical projects to success in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Deepen your knowledge and build your skills across our technology stack: ReactJS, Next.js, React-testing-library, Java/Kotlin, MySQL, Mongo, RabbitMQ, Spring Boot, Splunk, Splunk Cloud, SignalFX.
• You’ll deprecate and remove functionality & services that no longer suit our needs.
• Contribute technically to projects by being a hands-on coder and removing roadblocks.
• Assist in prioritisation efforts, planning future roadmaps, and provide mentorship to others.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off, including vacation, paid bereavement, and family sick leave - every employee needs time to take care of themselves and their family.
• Universal Paid Parental Leave for both parents + flexible return to work program - because we know your newest family member(s) deserve your undivided attention.
• Paid Sabbatical after 5 years of continuous service - Unplug, recharge, and have some fun!
• Exclusive employee subscription and rental discounts - to ensure you experience the magic of renting the runway (and give us valued feedback!).
• Comprehensive health, vision, dental, FSA and dependent care from day 1 of employment - Your health comes first, and we’ve got you covered.
• 401(k) match - an investment in your future.
• Company-wide events and outings - our team spirit is no joke - we know how to have fun!
• Office-centric work - our corporate employees and technical leaders have the option to work remotely on Fridays, in accordance with Company policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees