Lead Software Engineer

About the TeamYou will be part of the Corporate Technology organization responsible for designing, building, and supporting scalable enterprise-level platform services and shared infrastructure that power the technology ecosystem across the organization.About the RoleThe Lead Software Engineer will be responsible for leading the design, development, and delivery of enterprise-grade, scalable platform services and APIs. This role requires strong technical leadership, hands-on development expertise, and close collaboration with cross-functional technology teams to build and maintain foundational platform capabilities.ResponsibilitiesLeads a team of engineers in designing and delivering scalable microservices and platform solutions from ideation to releasePartners with Product Managers to translate business requirements into clear technical and functional specificationsPartners with other lead engineers and architects in crafting technical designs, enterprise integration patterns, and reusable platform APIsParticipates in all planning, stand-up, and retrospective meetings in an Agile environment using Jira for sprint tracking and estimationWrites high-quality, hands-on code using Java, Spring Boot, RESTful web services, JPA, and related technologies consistent with secure coding standardsWrites automated tests and enforces unit testing practices to ensure new features meet enterprise-grade quality, performance, and reliability standardsReviews the work of other engineers in a collegial fashion and enforces code quality standards using tools such as SonarDesigns and implements data solutions including Oracle, Cassandra, Kafka, OpenSearch, and cloud object storage integrationsLeads deployments on containerized platforms including Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code practicesMonitors platform health using AppDynamics, ELK, and Grafana, and leads root cause analysis for production incidentsParticipates in and potentially leads Communities-of-Practice guildsParticipates in continuous education programs and champions a culture of continuous learning and improvementCriteriaBachelor's degree in relevant field of work or equivalent work experienceTypically requires minimum of 8 years of related experience 6+ years of experience as a Software Engineer4-6 years of large-scale application development experienceAbility to write code that is of high quality and can be a champion of coding standardsInfluence the technical direction of the engineering teamExpert understanding of Java, Spring Boot, SQL/NOSQL Database and web technologiesEnthusiasm for constant improvement as a Software EngineerAbility to communicate clearly and motivate team membersPassionate about Ecommerce and retail a plusThis role requires being onsite in the San Jose, CA office Monday through Thursday Our Culture & Values We believe that taking care of our people is vital to our success and we strive to offer equitable and transparent practices for all. We prioritize connection, growth, and wellbeing.People First Putting People First means investing in overall well-being and opportunities to grow and advance within the organization. Depending on the position and location, here are a few highlights of what benefits may be available:BenefitsA generous discount on all WSI brandsA 401(k) plan and other investment opportunitiesPaid vacations, holidays, and time off to volunteerHealth benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefitsTax-free commuter benefitsA wellness program that supports your physical, financial and emotional healthContinued LearningIn-person and online learning opportunities through WSI UniversityCross-brand and cross-function career opportunities Resources for self-developmentAdvisor (Mentor) programCareer development workshops, learning programs, and speaker series WSI will not now or in the future commence an immigration case or "sponsor" an individual for this position (for example, H-1B or other employment-based immigration).This role is not eligible for relocation assistance.Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Williams-Sonoma, Inc. will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, or other applicable state or local laws and ordinances.The expected starting pay range for this position is $135,000 - $165,000. Applicable pay ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. In addition to competitive pay, compensation may include a variety of other components like benefits, paid time off, merit, and bonus opportunities.Our Company Founded in 1956, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is the premier specialty retailer of high-quality products for the kitchen and home in the United States. Our family of brands are Williams Sonoma, Williams Sonoma Home, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, Pottery Barn Teen, Rejuvenation, West Elm, Mark & Graham, Outward, and GreenRow. These brands are among the best known and most respected in the industry. We offer beautifully-designed, stylish and functional products for every area of the home, including the kitchen, living room, bedroom, home office, closet, laundry room and even outdoor spaces. We've seen some big changes since our first brick-and-mortar store opened more than half of a century ago. What hasn't changed is our passion for high-quality products, functional design, outstanding customer service, and enhancing the lives of our customers and the communities where we operate. Today, we're a multi-brand, multi-channel, global enterprise supported by state-of-the-art technology and some of the most talented teams in retailing - and we're always looking for new energy and ideas.Full timePosting Date: 2026-06-04