Shopbop is seeking a Principal Engineer (PE) to lead the integration of Shopbop with Amazon core services, shape the technical vision for Shopbop and partner teams, and guide organization-wide roadmaps. As a PE at Shopbop, you'll act as an integrator, identifying customer problems and aligning solutions across Shopbop and Amazon tools. You'll innovate beyond standard procedures, obsess over customer experience, and work with world-class engineers to design long-term solutions. Your role involves using data and technical/business judgment to influence decision-making and contribute to complex project designs. Your impact will be felt by Shopbop customers globally across app, website, and fulfillment experiences.
Key responsibilities include: • Leading cross-functional, demanding projects • Ensuring high-quality system architecture and design • Decomposing complex problems into simple solutions • Understanding system interdependencies and limitations • Leveraging expert knowledge in performance, scalability, and engineering best practices • Mentoring others and guiding career growth • Exerting technical influence across multiple teams
The ideal candidate will have: • BS or higher in Computer Science with 10+ years of relevant engineering experience • Proven track record in delivering large-scale, high-quality systems • Passion for customer experience and usability • Deep technical expertise in areas like full stack development, distributed systems, or global networks • Experience managing complex, high-impact projects • Strong leadership in development lifecycle processes and best practices
Shopbop, based in Madison, WI and New York, NY, offers the opportunity to work with and contribute to one of the world's strongest technology groups as an Amazon subsidiary.