Faire is an online wholesale marketplace built on the belief that the future is local — independent retailers around the globe are doing more revenue than Walmart and Amazon combined. We connect this thriving community of entrepreneurs using tech, data, and machine learning.

In Short

Join Faire's engineering organization to enhance the marketplace.
Focus on building and operating core platform infrastructure.
Drive best practices for availability and performance.
Lead technology strategy for scalability and reliability.
Mentor engineers and guide technical problem-solving.
Work with distributed systems and cloud infrastructure.
Engage in team planning and prioritization.
Collaborate with infrastructure vendors.
Contribute to architecture with a focus on performance.
Support the shop local movement.

Requirements

Experience with architecture and distributed systems.
Ability to solve performance and scalability issues.
Proven leadership and mentorship skills.
Strong communication abilities.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
Experience with AWS and public cloud infrastructure.
Knowledge of caching and storage systems.
Expertise in observability and distributed tracing.
Ability to balance cost and performance trade-offs.
Familiarity with technologies like Kubernetes and Datadog.

Benefits

Equity and benefits eligibility.
Flexible remote work options.
Collaborative and innovative work environment.
Opportunity to empower small businesses.
Engagement in community-driven initiatives.
Supportive culture for entrepreneurs.
Access to a network of over 350,000 small business owners.
Continuous learning and development opportunities.
Participation in the founding process of the company.
Commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Faire

Faire is an innovative online wholesale marketplace dedicated to empowering independent retailers and small businesses around the world. Founded in 2017 by a team of early product and engineering leads from Square, Faire leverages technology, data, and machine learning to connect local entrepreneurs with a diverse range of products, enabling them to compete with larger retail giants like Amazon and Walmart. With a mission to support the growth of local businesses, Faire fosters a thriving community of over 350,000 small business owners globally. The company is backed by prominent investors in retail and tech and operates from its headquarters in San Francisco, with additional offices in Kitchener-Waterloo, Toronto, London, and New York. Faire is committed to creating a positive economic impact in local communities and is driven by a culture of curiosity, resourcefulness, and a passion for entrepreneurship.

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