Note: This position is open exclusively to candidates currently enrolled in the Hiring Our Heroes Fellows Program. Applications from individuals not participating in the program will not be considered.
Software Engineering I is an entry-level position at Chewy designed to build foundational skills in programming, problem-solving, and modern software development practices within a collaborative engineering environment. This role is part of the Hiring Our Heroes Fellowship, supporting transitioning service members and military spouses as they develop technical competencies and gain hands-on experience for careers in technology.
We are hiring awesome humans, and we hope that includes you!
Are you looking for more than just a job? At Chewy, you’ll find yourself on a career path with other awesome humans, like yourself. You’ll be part of a culture that values everything that you do, who you are, and the goals you have set for your career. We want to give you the opportunity to grow, earn competitive pay, and be happy while you do it. Sounds simple, but we love it.
Your Opportunity:
Chewy is seeking a Software Engineer I to join an high-impact technology team. At Chewy, it is our mission to be the most trusted and convenient destination for pet parents (and partners) everywhere. We have evolved into an innovative Fortune 500 industry leader.
As part of the team, you will have the ability to enhance or create new functionality as part of a high-performing engineering team. This team values broad-based technical skills in cloud-based services, frontend development, databases, serverless technologies, and more.
You'll be expected to contribute to both back-end and front-end development, participating in the full software development lifecycle — from designing and building scalable systems to delivering intuitive user experiences.
What You’ll Do:
As a Software Engineer I focusing on both front-end and back-end development of the operations systems, you will be doing exciting work to deliver an extraordinary experience for our Pharmacists, Customer Support Representatives, and our Pet Parents. Your work will directly impact millions of customers who care for their furry family members every day.
- Apply algorithms, data structures, and design patterns to produce efficient and performant code
- Design, develop, extend, and debug code across frontend (React or similar) and backend systems
- Identify root causes and implement solutions for bugs and production issues
- Contribute to team's standard practices for testing, logging, instrumentation, metrics, and alerting
- Collaborate on service architecture, data models, deployment pipelines, and public cloud services
- Participate in on-call rotations and drive operational excellence
- Work closely with designers and product managers to create responsive, accessible UIs
What You’ll Need:
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience
- 1+ years of software engineering experience across both front-end and back-end systems
- Proficiency in object-oriented programming, RESTful APIs, and debugging complex systems
- Familiarity with front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript, and frameworks like React or Angular
- Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS preferred), databases, and operating systems
- Understanding of software engineering best practices including code reviews, testing, and CI/CD processes
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in e-commerce or healthcare domains
- Exposure to serverless technologies such as AWS Lambda or Step Functions
- Familiarity with Spring Boot, Kafka, or PostgreSQL
- Understanding of accessibility best practices and performance optimization for web applications
- Knowledge of agile methodologies such as Scrum or XP
- Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools and cloud deployment strategies
- Interest in observability tools such as Datadog
What You’ll Get:
A place where you can be your authentic self and grow your career. Our pet parents and partners are from everywhere--different places and different walks of life. It is what makes them unique. Likewise, Chewtopians are encouraged to bring their perspectives to deliver on our mission!
Work in a culture that cares, with managers who value you and your career journey. Be empowered to think big, thrive on delivering results, and to become your best.
Development of meaningful connections with a diverse group of Chewtopians through Team Member Resource Groups and celebrate inclusivity with various company events, programs, and activities.
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision benefits, in addition to wellness programs and resources, enabling you to be your best self in and outside of work.
