Lead Software Engineer

About the Team

You 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.

The 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.

• Leads a team of engineers in designing and delivering scalable microservices and platform solutions from ideation to release
• Partners with Product Managers to translate business requirements into clear technical and functional specifications
• Partners with other lead engineers and architects in crafting technical designs, enterprise integration patterns, and reusable platform APIs
• Participates in all planning, stand‑up, and retrospective meetings in an Agile environment using Jira for sprint tracking and estimation
• Writes high‑quality, hands‑on code using Java, Spring Boot, RESTful web services, JPA, and related technologies consistent with secure coding standards
• Writes automated tests and enforces unit testing practices to ensure new features meet enterprise‑grade quality, performance, and reliability standards
• Reviews the work of other engineers in a collegial fashion and enforces code quality standards using tools such as Sonar
• Designs and implements data solutions including Oracle, Cassandra, Kafka, Open Search, and cloud object storage integrations
• Leads deployments on containerized platforms including Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code practices
• Monitors platform health using App Dynamics, ELK, and Grafana, and leads root cause analysis for production incidents
• Participates in and potentially leads Communities‑of‑Practice guilds
• Participates in continuous education programs and champions a culture of continuous learning and improvement

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field of work or equivalent work experience
• Typically requires minimum of 8 years of related experience
• 6+ years of experience as a Software Engineer
• 4‑6 years of large‑scale application development experience
• Ability to write code that is of high quality and can be a champion of coding standards
• Influence the technical direction of the engineering team
• Expert understanding of Java, Spring Boot, SQL/NOSQL Database and web technologies
• Enthusiasm for constant improvement as a Software Engineer
• Ability to communicate clearly and motivate team members
• Passionate about Ecommerce and retail a plus
• This role requires being onsite in the San Jose, CA office Monday through Thursday

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.

Putting People First means investing in overall well‑being and opportunities to grow and advance within the organization.

• A generous discount on all WSI brands
• A 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities
• Paid vacations, holidays, and time off to volunteer
• Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same‑sex domestic partner benefits
• Tax‑free commuter benefits
• A wellness program that supports your physical, financial and emotional health

• In‑person and online learning opportunities through WSI University
• Cross‑brand and cross‑function career opportunities
• Resources for self‑development
• Advisor (Mentor) program
• Career 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.