Software Engineer I

Salary Range: $120,000 - $130,000 per year Start Date: October 26, 2026 Note: This is an ongoing role that we hire for regularly, so some postings may appear to have been open for a while. If you see this job posted, we are actively hiring and encourage you to apply. This is a Boston based opportunity with a 3 day in office expectation (Tuesday - Thursday) with 2 days remote (Monday and Friday). Wayfair is continuing to expand our commitment to hiring and supporting talent early in their careers, focusing on filling opportunities with recent graduates who have 0-3 years of work experience.

We are continually recruiting candidates for this position on a rolling basis as we have a high volume of openings that become available. Who We Are: Wayfair is on a mission to find the most talented engineers entering the tech world! Do you love innovating and creating new tools from scratch? Wayfair is looking for candidates who are passionate about programming, and have strong core fundamentals. If you f eel confident in your knowledge of object oriented design, data structures, & algorithms and your ability to grow your skills over time, please apply!

We want to connect with developers who are eager to work in a highly collaborative team and add to Wayfair’s culture. You will have the opportunity to work on one of the following teams: sharing ideas, collaborating to improve them, and being a part of the full software development process. Our engineers are enthusiastic problem solvers and our teams are highly collaborative. We are also starting a new program for L1 Software Engineers.

As part of Wayfair’s Accelerated Onboarding Program, you’ll begin your engineering journey alongside a cohort of peers, building core technical and problem-solving skills through collaborative learning and meaningful work. With guidance from your manager, mentorship from a dedicated Tech Coach, clear development milestones, and exposure to applied AI tools, you’ll grow your technical judgment and independence while building the confidence to make an impact on your team.

What You’ll Do: Support designing and perform hands-on building of applications that are reliable, scalable and easy to maintain Ensure that engineering quality standards are met within your team Contribute to architectural and code review discussions that impact our engineering ecosystem Collaborate with leads and engineers on your team to solve a wide variety of business and technical problems Ensure our systems are properly documented Contribute to the growth and development of the Wayfair engineering organization What You’ll Need: Basic Qualifications 0-3 years of transferable experience in a corporate environment, including internship and co-op experience.

Bachelor’s degree. 1-3 years of transferable software development experience (backend and/or full stack, including some frontend) in a corporate environment, including internship and co-op experience. Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or another related technical discipline. Knowledge of and experience working with object-oriented programming languages. Experience or exposure to SQL, Java, Python, and .NET.

Preferred Qualifications Excellent team player with a passion for collaboration Familiarity with creating software tools and functionality, debugging code, and successfully incorporating feedback into your work Strong skills in solving complex problems with simple abstract solutions An interest in working with big data and machine learning Experience with using cloud platforms to solve problems Experience working in agile environments Strong communication skills and the ability to take on projects or tool autonomously Why You’ll Love Wayfair: Benefits & Perks Full health benefits available (Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA) on day one for eligible employees.

No-cost access to 2nd.MD, a virtual expert medical consultation and navigation service. Global Traveler Health Insurance through GeoBlue. 24/7 access to mental, financial, physical and emotional wellbeing support, plus an enhanced offering of therapy and coaching. Automatic enrollment into Basic Life and Accidental Death & Disability Insurance. 401(k) matching with immediate vesting. Paid Parental Leave, Surrogacy & Adoption Reimbursement and Caregiver Services.

Tuition Reimbursement. Wayfair Employee Discount. Gym/Fitness Discounts. Exclusive access to thousands of perks & discounts through BenefitHub. Yearly match up to $500 for personal donations made by employees to registered 501(c)(3) nonprofits. Purpose & Inclusion at Wayfair: At Wayfair, we pride ourselves on fostering an environment where every individual experiences a fair and equitable employee journey. We are committed to developing targeted resources that raise awareness around inclusion and eliminate barriers, ensuring Wayfair provides a fair and inclusive workplace experience for everyone.

Social Impact & Responsibility: At Wayfair, we focus on helping people on their journey to home - specifically those who have lost their way from home. We do this by leveraging our best assets, such as collaborating with leading nonprofit organizations, coordinating in-kind product donations, empowering our employees to get involved through paid volunteer time off programs, and encouraging our customers to donate. This multi-faceted approach allows us to support communities in need in authentic ways that align with Wayfair's broader mission of helping everyone, anywhere create their sense of home.

Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Wayfair is fully committed to providing equal opportunities for all individuals, including individuals with disabilities. As part of this commitment, Wayfair will make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on business operations. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please let us know by completing our Accomodations for Applicants form .

Need Technical Assistance? For more information about applying for a career at wayfair, visit our FAQ page here . About Wayfair Inc. Wayfair is one of the world’s largest online destinations for the home. Whether you work in our global headquarters in Boston, or in our warehouses or offices throughout the world, we’re reinventing the way people shop for their homes. Through our commitment to industry-leading technology and creative problem-solving, we are confident that Wayfair will be home to the most rewarding work of your career.

If you’re looking for rapid growth, constant learning, and dynamic challenges, then you’ll find that amazing career opportunities are knocking. No matter who you are, Wayfair is a place you can call home. We’re a community of innovators, risk-takers, and trailblazers who celebrate our differences, and know that our unique perspectives make us stronger, smarter, and well-positioned for success. We value and rely on the collective voices of our employees, customers, community, and suppliers to help guide us as we build a better Wayfair – and world – for all.

Every voice, every perspective matters. That’s why we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Your personal data is processed in accordance with our Candidate Privacy Notice (https://www.wayfair.com/careers/privacy).

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