Sr. Software Engineer, Marketplace

About DRINKS

DRINKS powers digital commerce for the $250 billion alcohol market. The company enables alcohol ecommerce for leading retailers, brands, marketplaces, and wineries, eliminating a century of red tape with simple-to-use enterprise-grade technology. Electriq, DRINKS’ digital growth marketing agency, extends the company’s unparalleled beverage alcohol and ecommerce experience to create best-in-class customer experiences in the wine industry and beyond. Patented DRINKS IQ technology leverages Artificial Intelligence to better understand the science of selling. DRINKS was named a Top Place to Work by Built In LA for the last four years, one of America’s Best Startup Employers by Forbes for two consecutive years, Most Innovative Retail Model by Modern Retail in 2020, and its Wine Insiders brand was named one of America’s Best Value Retailers by Wine Enthusiast in 2021.

Working at DRINKS

At DRINKS, you’ll get the good parts of working for a large company (first-rate health plans and benefits, remote work, highly competitive compensation packages) with the advantages of working at a rapidly growing startup (influence and impact in your role, broad responsibilities, and a high degree of flexibility). Our culture encourages a healthy work-life balance, and we empower employees to think like owners because they are – when they participate in our generous stock option plan! DRINKS rewards excellence, promotes career development, and celebrates diverse perspectives that inspire creativity and drive innovation.

The Role

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer with expertise in building B2B marketplaces and e-commerce platforms, coupled with a strong fullstack skillset. You will play a key role in developing, scaling, and optimizing our marketplace infrastructure, working across the frontend, backend, and platform layers to create seamless merchant and supplier experiences. This is an opportunity to work in a fast-paced, high-impact environment where your technical expertise will shape the future of B2B regulated e-commerce. DRINKS is home-based in Los Angeles; however, we are a remote-first company.

What You’ll do

• Develop and scale fullstack solutions for our B2B marketplace, ensuring high performance and reliability.
• Build seamless frontend experiences using modern frameworks while designing and optimizing backend services and APIs.
• Enhance marketplace functionality, optimizing search, discovery, order management, and fulfillment workflows.
• Collaborate with product, platform, and data teams to create user-friendly, high-converting e-commerce experiences.
• Implement AI-powered automation and analytics, leveraging data insights to improve marketplace efficiency.
• Ensure platform maintainability and security, applying DevOps best practices, CI/CD, and observability.
• Mentor engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and collaboration.

About You

• 8 years of software engineering experience, with a focus on fullstack development in e-commerce or marketplace platforms.
• Proven experience building and scaling B2B marketplaces, supply chain platforms, or multi-sided commerce ecosystems.
• Expertise in frontend frameworks (React, Hotwire, or similar) and backend development (REST/GraphQL APIs, SOA, database optimization).
• Strong cloud-native development skills (AWS, GCP, or Azure) with experience in containerized and serverless environments.
• Proficiency in modern programming languages (Ruby, TypeScript, Python, or similar).
• Experience integrating third-party SaaS solutions (ERP, fulfillment, analytics, payment gateways, etc.) with a data-driven mindset for analytics and performance optimization.
• Startup mentality—thrives in ambiguity, takes ownership, and moves fast.

Nice to Have’s

• Experience in highly regulated industries, such as alcohol, cannabis, fintech, or healthcare.
• Proficiency in Shopify app development, including experience with the Shopify API, Polaris design system, App Store, and custom storefront solutions.
• Experience with AI-driven commerce solutions, such as personalized recommendations or dynamic pricing.
• Deep understanding of B2B purchasing flows, including invoicing, procurement, and contract-based transactions.
• Experience working with headless commerce architectures and API-first e-commerce platforms.
• Exposure to marketplace governance, compliance, and fraud prevention strategies.

Primary Location: Los Angeles, CA

Primary Location Compensation Range: $140,000.00 - $200,000.00/yr.

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

DRINKS celebrates being an equal employment opportunity provider to all people in accordance with all applicable laws. Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.