Software Engineer III

Who We Are

Babylist is the leading registry, e-commerce, and content platform for growing families. More than 9 million people shop with Babylist every year, making it the go-to destination for seamless purchasing, trusted guidance, and expert product recommendations for new parents and the people who love them. What began as a universal registry has grown into a full ecosystem for new parents, including the Babylist Shop, Babylist Health, and a flagship showroom in Los Angeles. Hundreds of brands in baby and beyond partner with Babylist to engage meaningfully with families during one of life’s most important transitions. With over $1 billion in annual GMV, and more than $500 million in 2024 revenue, Babylist is reshaping the $320 billion baby product industry. We’re helping parents feel confident, connected, and cared for at every step. As we build the generational brand in baby, our mission remains simple : to connect growing families with everything they need to thrive.To learn more, visit www.babylist.com .

Our Tech Stack

• Ruby on Rails
• AWS
• Sidekiq
• MySQL
• Redis

Our Ways Of Working

Babylist thrives as a remote-first company, with HQ team members located across the U.S. and Canada. We meet in person twice a year —once as a company and once by department to strengthen the relationships that power our work. We show up consistently, stay purpose-driven, leverage AI to amplify our impact, and achieve results—together, from anywhere.

What the Role Is

Babylist is hiring Software Engineer III's to join our engineering organization. You'll work on systems that power a $1B+ GMV marketplace, serving over 700k families and over 10 million users annually. Our engineering teams build everything from advertising platforms and commerce tools to registry systems and health products.

The work spans :

We're looking for engineers who are excited about solving complex problems and adaptable to working across different product areas as the business evolves.

Who You Are

How You Will Make An Impact

Career Growth Through Rotations

At Babylist, Software Engineer III’s participate in our Squad Shuffle Rotation Program—a structured way to accelerate your career growth. Every six months, we evaluate rotation opportunities that allow you to work across different teams and problem domains. When you rotate, you'll join a new team for at least 6-12 months, gaining experience in new areas of the business including several different product teams, operational systems, or infrastructure.

These rotations help you build adaptability, collaborate with diverse teams, and demonstrate impact across multiple contexts—all critical skills for advancing your career. Not everyone rotates every cycle; decisions are made thoughtfully based on your growth trajectory and team needs. Transitions include 30-day onboarding plans and dedicated manager support to set you up for success.

Why You Will Love Working At Babylist

Our Culture

Growth & Development

Compensation & Benefits

About Compensation

We use a market-based approach to compensation. The starting salary range for this role is :

US : $156,040 to $187,248

Canada : $178,300  to $193,100 CAD

Your starting salary will be based on your location, experience, and qualifications, with increases over time tied to performance, role growth, and internal pay equity.

Important Notices

Interview Process & Consent

Babylist uses AI to record and transcribe all interviews for evaluation purposes in accordance with CCPA and GDPR. By participating in an interview, you consent to this recording and transcription.

Interview Integrity

During the interview process, we're evaluating your individual problem-solving skills, creativity, and approach to challenges. While AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Cursor are part of your daily toolkit once you join Babylist, all interviews, assessments, and take-home assignments must be completed independently.

You may not use AI tools, third-party services, coaching platforms, or content-farming services during any part of the interview process unless we explicitly permit it. We will clearly communicate when AI tools are allowed for specific assessments.

Any indication of third-party assistance or AI-generated responses will result in immediate disqualification. We may also verify educational credentials through third-party sources—providing false or misleading information will result in removal from consideration.

Official Communication

All communication will come only from the Babylist Talent Team via an @babylist.com email address. We will never request payment, bank information, or personal financial details. Be cautious of fraudulent outreach via non-company email addresses, messaging platforms (e.g., WhatsApp, Telegram), or unsolicited phone calls. Verify legitimate opportunities on our careers page.

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