Software Engineer

About RBW

RBW is a contemporary lighting design and manufacturing studio leading the industry in LED fixtures for hospitality and workplace. Our purpose is to realize the unlimited potential of lighting. Through a collaborative process of exploration, discovery, and improvement with our customers and partners, we craft thoughtful light fixtures. We believe in the power of light to create atmosphere.


What Success Looks Like

Through a strong sense of ownership and an entrepreneurial mindset, you thrive on scoping, designing, and implementing complex technical projects from conception through to successful completion. In this role, you will oversee and elevate our entire digital tech stack, specifically managing our e-commerce platform and our website for specifiers. There is an exciting opportunity to consolidate these efforts into one in-house role to drive more value for RBW. Are you up for the challenge?

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications and systems
• Collaborate with end-users, and other engineers to define software requirements and deliver high-quality solutions
• Improve user experience and operations by conducting systems analysis and recommending changes in policies and procedures
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices and coding standards
• Troubleshoot and debug software issues, ensuring performance and reliability
• Lead architectural and technical decisions to ensure scalability, security, and maintainability
• Document development processes, code changes, and system configurations
• Collaborate with end users to ensure the quality of the product and participate in test-driven development (TDD)
• Assist with deployment, monitoring, and maintenance of production systems
• Continuously learn and apply new technologies, programming languages, and development tools to improve the software engineering process
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and best practices in software engineering
• Perform additional duties, projects, or responsibilities as assigned by management to support overall business objectives

Skills, knowledge and expertise

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 7-12 years experience as a Software Engineer or similar role
• Full Stack Developer with a strong proficiency in one or more server-side programming languages (Java, Python, PHP, C++) and a strong proficiency in client-side programming languages (HTML, HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript)
• Experience with software development frameworks, libraries, and tools (React, Angular, Spring, NodeJS, NestJS)
• Experience implementing e-Commerce solutions including (SnipCart or Shopify, Stripe, TaxJar)
• Experience working with ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, or MS Dynamics), including hands-on experience customizing and querying NetSuite using SuiteScript and SuiteSQL/SuiteQL
• Proficiency in NetSuite development, specifically building custom workflows with SuiteScript and writing advanced database queries using SuiteSQL
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
• Understanding of software development principles and lifecycle
• Experience with database management systems (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
• Experience working with Version Control (Git)
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment
• The ability to prioritize activities and deliver projects on time and within budget

Preferred Qualifications

• CSSLP Security Certification or other security certification
• Knowledge of IPaas Integration Platforms (Celigo, MuleSoft or Apache NiFi
• Experience working with CRM systems (Salesforce)
• Knowledge of Content Management Systems (Sanity, Drupal, Joomla, Sencha)
• Knowledge of software testing frameworks and methodologies
• Knowledge of Google Suite Tools including Firebase and Analytics.
• Experience working with Project Management tools and wikis ( Wrike, Notion.io)
• Experience or strong interest in building and deploying agentic AI to automate workflows, optimize IT infrastructure, and eliminate repetitive tasks

RBW Benefits Package

As a full-time employee you will be able to participate in our benefit package outlined below. You'll also have access to awesome perks such as an on-site Fitness Space in our Kingston Factory, fully-stocked snacks and beverage options, great colleagues, and an open, collaborative team environment.

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance: effective 1st of the month following hire date; low cost premium options
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA) options
• Unlimited PTO
• Your Birthday Off
• 5 Wellness days each year
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Floating holiday
• RBW Holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day & Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, & additional Christmas Holiday (Christmas Eve, Boxing Day - varies year to year)
• Prorated 12-week paid parental leave
• Adoption Assistance
• 401(k) - 3% company contribution after the first year of employment, regardless of individual contribution
• Profit-Sharing - 5-year vesting (20% a year, qualifies after the first year of employment) Provided there is a strong and profitable year, the company gifts a portion of the profits to the employees in the form of a retirement contribution
• Pre-tax Commuter Benefit program
• Life/ADD insurance policy, with an option for voluntary additional coverage
• Employer-paid short-term disability coverage
• Monthly EV credit towards electric car charging on premises at Kingston Factory
• Generous Discount on RBW products

Compensation

The pay range for this role is:

$115,000 - $135,000 USD per year (Kingston, NY - Factory)