Snr. Software Engineer, Goodreads

Goodreads, an Amazon subsidiary and the world's largest site for readers and book recommendations, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their team. With over 90 million members and ranking as a Top 100 web destination, Goodreads connects readers with books they'll love and helps over 220,000 authors connect with their audience.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll be a visionary technical leader driving innovation and shaping the future of our cutting-edge solutions. You'll work in a fast-paced, startup-like environment that values innovation, flexibility, agility, scalability, and customer-obsession. Your role will involve taking a long-term approach to architecture, proactively identifying and addressing deficiencies, and proposing innovative solutions that drive transformative change.

You'll have significant influence on our overall strategy by establishing technical standards, driving our technical architecture, and defining engineering practices. The role requires balancing innovation with cost efficiency while maintaining a strong focus on customer value. You'll be part of an enthusiastic, friendly, and supportive team with diverse experience levels, working in an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing, mentorship, and high-quality work.

The position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies while making a meaningful impact on how millions of readers discover and share books. You'll be instrumental in coaching team members, sharing your expertise, and fostering strategic collaborations to drive innovation. The role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring both strategic thinking and practical implementation skills.

Join us in building and launching great solutions that help readers around the world connect with books they'll love.