Software Engineer, Growth

ABOUT QUINCE 

Founded in 2018, Quince was built to challenge the idea that nice things have to cost a lot. Our mission is simple: to make really high quality essentials for really low prices, produced fairly and sustainably. We believe everyone deserves exceptional craftsmanship and timeless design without the traditional markups. Quince is a direct-to-consumer (DTC) model that cuts out middlemen and leverages just-in-time manufacturing to minimize waste and maximize value.

Quince is a tech company disrupting the retail industry by putting AI, analytics and automation at the center of everything we do. Our unwavering commitment to excellence and company values guide our teams and actions:

• Customer First: We prioritize customer satisfaction in every decision.

• High Quality: True quality means premium materials and rigorous production standards you can feel good about.

• Essential Design: We focus on timeless, functional essentials instead of chasing trends.

• Always a Better Deal: Innovation and transparency ensure value for both customers and partners.

• Social & Environmental Responsibility: We commit to sustainable materials, ethical production, and fair wages.

Quince partners with world-class manufacturers across the globe and serves millions of customers. With strong investor backing and a focus on sustainable growth, we are a company that is rapidly scaling while maintaining a commitment to quality, simplicity, and radical price transparency.

OUR TEAM AND SUCCESS 

At Quince, you will be part of a high-performing team that is redefining what quality, value, and sustainability mean in modern retail. We are a destination for builders, innovators, and operators to come together and challenge the status quo. Our collective ambition is bold. We are creating an entirely new category and customer experience – one that democratizes luxury and provides high quality products at radically low prices. That mission demands a world-class team committed to excellence. 

If you are motivated by impact, growth, and purpose, you will find a strong sense of belonging at Quince.

THE ROLE

We are looking for software engineers to build Quince’s next generation of growth marketing technology based in our Palo Alto, CA headquarters. We operate in a hybrid environment with 3 days in office.

This team works at the intersection of engineering, data science, AI and marketing. We are building systems that power user acquisition and retention, use AI and data science models to guide budget and spend decisions, and optimize marketing performance using signals from inventory, demand forecasting, logistics, storefront behavior, customer intent, product similarity, and market intelligence.

As Quince expands internationally, this AI-native platform will help drive smarter growth decisions across countries, categories, styles, and channels. The work may include backend services, APIs, customer-facing web and mobile applications, internal tools, personalization, experimentation, attribution, and data-driven workflows.

We are looking for builders: curious, pragmatic, resourceful engineers who can turn ambiguous problems into simple, scalable systems. You do not need to come from a growth, marketing technology or advertising background. We care more about strong engineering fundamentals, ownership, product judgment, AI-forward thinking, and the ability to learn quickly.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement end-to-end software features which could include backend services, APIs, or customer-facing web and mobile applications.
• Build scalable, high-performance systems across both backend services and customer-facing applications, following best practices and coding standards with minimal supervision.
• Identify root causes of complex problems related to performance, scale, and stability, and propose solutions to mitigate them in the short, medium, and long term.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product, design, and engineering to define requirements and deliver seamless customer experiences.
• Proficiently utilize LLM coding tools and advanced prompting techniques to ensure the delivery of high-quality, reliable, and predictable production code.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code while maintaining a high engineering bar for quality and reliability.
• Write and maintain technical documentation, API specifications, and technical design documents.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to the development of coding standards and engineering best practices.
• Develop and maintain test cases to ensure high-quality and reliable code across frontend and backend systems.
• Stay up-to-date with new technologies, frameworks, and best practices in software development and apply them to improve system performance and reliability.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to their professional growth and development.

Experience Required 

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• 2+ years of professional experience building production software systems.
• Experience developing full-stack applications using modern frontend frameworks and backend service technologies.
• Experience working with RESTful APIs and asynchronous programming models.
• Familiarity with relational and NoSQL databases.
• Experience working on web or mobile applications that operate at scale.
• Proficient in using debugging tools and techniques.
• Proficient in using AI / LLM coding tools and prompting techniques.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced startup environments and handling ambiguity.
• Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Curious, quick learner, scrappy, and someone who enjoys experimenting with new technologies.

Pay Range: $160,000-$213,000 + Bonus + Equity 

WHY QUINCE?

Joining Quince means being part of a mission-driven team reshaping retail. You will work alongside talented colleagues, tackle meaningful challenges, and contribute to building a more sustainable, accessible future for customers and partners alike.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & HIRING INTEGRITY

Quince provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applications for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. 

Quince is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete your application or to perform the essential functions of a role at Quince, please let us know by completing this accommodation form. We review all requests individually and will work with you to determine appropriate accommodations on a case-by-case basis.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Quince will conduct background checks in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Security Advisory: Beware of Frauds

At Quince, we're dedicated to recruiting top talent who share our drive for innovation. To safeguard candidates, Quince emphasizes legitimate recruitment practices. Initial communication is primarily via official Quince email addresses and LinkedIn; beware of deviations. Personal data and sensitive information will not be solicited during the application phase. Interviews are conducted via phone, in person, or through the approved platforms Google Meets or Zoom—never via messaging apps or other calling services. Offers are merit-based, communicated verbally, and followed up in writing. If personal information is requested to initiate the hiring process, rest assured it will be through secure and protected means.