**About Showdrop:**
Showdrop is revolutionizing in-store marketing in the consumer packaged goods
(CPG) industry by providing brands with innovative solutions to engage
customers through smart sampling stations. With a data-first approach,
Showdrop is unlocking the power of in-store customer data to provide first-in-
class tools for brand marketers.
We recently raised a $2.5M seed round from prominent venture capitalists and
angel investors and are looking to grow the team as we rapidly expand our
network.
**Job Description:**
We are looking for a seasoned Full Stack Engineer to play a pivotal role in
developing and enhancing the Showdrop platform. This individual will be
instrumental in designing, implementing, and maintaining both front-end and
back-end components of our applications, ensuring seamless integration and
optimal performance.
As a key member of our engineering team, you will collaborate closely with
cross-functional teams to deliver scalable and robust solutions that drive our
mission forward.
**Responsibilities:**
Full Stack Development: Design, develop, and maintain scalable web
applications and services, encompassing both client-side (front-end) and
server-side (back-end) components.
System Architecture: Contribute to the design and implementation of system
architectures, ensuring alignment with business objectives and scalability
requirements.
Data Engineering: Build and optimize the foundational data architecture to
support current and future data needs. Collaborate with stakeholders to enable
advanced analytics capabilities, data integration from multiple sources, and
the development of data-driven features.
Code Quality: Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code, adhering to
industry best practices and conducting thorough code reviews to uphold high-
quality standards.
Project Leadership: Lead the development of key projects from concept to
deployment, including:
A consumer-facing application that facilitates information gathering and
purchasing at local business brand displays.
A B2B web platform enabling brands and local businesses to establish and
manage partnerships.
Team Collaboration: Work closely with leadership and other engineers to define
project requirements and deliver solutions that meet user needs.
**Qualifications:**
Technical Expertise: Proficiency in Javascript frameworks, such as React, for
front-end development, complemented by deep knowledge of backend systems (Ruby
on Rails, Django, Node.js, etc.)
Database Management: Experience with database systems, such as PostgreSQL, SQL
and NoSQL databases, and the ability to design and optimize database schemas.
Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical and debugging skills, with a track
record of identifying and resolving complex technical issues.
Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication abilities,
with the capacity to articulate technical concepts to non-technical
stakeholders.
**Bonus Qualifications:**
Experience using React and/or Ruby on Rails
Familiarity with hardware integration and coding for IoT devices or hardware
systems
Familiarity with backend cost optimization
Familiarity with UI/UX design tools such as Figma or Sketch
Familiarity with generative AI tools
**What Makes you a Strong Technical Fit**
You have worked with high volumes of data before
You have experience optimizing applications for performance and scalability
You take pride in writing clean, secure code
You program outside of work for fun, are an active OSS contributor, or have
side projects that you’ve built from scratch
**What Makes you a Strong Cultural Fit**
You have an entrepreneurial spirit to you
You prefer working in smaller teams with more responsibility and ownership
You’re comfortable working beyond the standard 9-5, 40 hours per week
You’re highly ambitious
You’re open minded
You’re not afraid to admit you don’t know something and ask questions
**Location:**
Preference for NYC or Chicago-based candidates but open to Remote
**Compensation:**
Competitive salary commensurate with experience
Meaningful equity stake in Showdrop, offering the opportunity to share in the
company’s success
Generous benefits package, including medical and dental insurance included in
compensation
**How to Apply:**
Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume to
[michael@showdrop.com](mailto:michael@showdrop.com).
Join us at Showdrop and contribute to transforming the future of in-store
sampling and customer engagement.