Reverb
Overview
We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join the Web Architecture team. Our team owns the architectural foundation that helps Reverb.com’s product teams ship fast, reliable, and scalable UI experiences. We strive to reduce complexity, define shared patterns, and build developer-friendly APIs and tools that power Reverb’s user-facing features.
The Web Architecture team sits between backend systems and frontend applications. We build and maintain the infrastructure, libraries, and interfaces that connect Reverb’s frontend developers to backend data, while ensuring that performance, observability, and usability are built in by default.
This is a full-time, hybrid position based in Chicago; reporting to the Web Architecture Engineering Manager. Hybrid team members are expected to work from our Chicago office at least once a week.
Responsibilities
Build and evolve the internal APIs, frameworks, and libraries that power Reverb’s frontend experiences
Help product engineers ship performant features quickly by providing clear architectural guidance and well-designed interfaces
Improve the consistency and observability of data flows across our applications
Contribute to the long-term evolution of our web stack (Rails, React, GraphQL), with an eye toward simplicity, performance, and reuse
Reduce glue code and duplication by establishing shared patterns and usable abstractions
Collaborate with engineers across product teams to align on technical approaches and developer needs
Participate in site-wide on-call rotations
Requirements
Strong understanding of web fundamentals and the boundaries between frontend and backend systems
Comfortable leading projects or initiatives with minimal guidance — we value engineers who bring clarity, form opinions, and follow through
Strong written and verbal communication, especially in documentation and cross-team collaboration
Experience writing maintainable JavaScript and working in a React-based application
Comfortable navigating a Rails application and collaborating on backend contracts
Familiarity with API design and integration — REST, GraphQL, or custom middle-layer patterns
Experience contributing to shared libraries, tools, or frameworks used across teams
A curiosity about improving developer experience through thoughtful abstractions, good defaults, and clear documentation
Experience working with AWS or similar cloud providers
Preferred but not required: Experience with Datadog, Docker, Kubernetes, and CircleCI/GitHub Actions
Additional Information Remote-eligible roles (as indicated in the location header of each job description) are available in all U.S. states except Alaska and Hawaii. Remote roles are currently only available within the U.S. unless otherwise specified in the specific job description.
Benefits
100% paid premiums for medical, dental, and vision coverage for the employee, spouse or domestic partner, and all eligible dependents. Medical coverage includes gender affirming care.
Life, AD&D, and supplemental long-and short-term disability insurance
A matching 401(k)
A generous PTO policy that includes vacation, sick/mental health days plus 11 paid holidays and two floating holidays
Professional development and continued learning opportunities through access to mentoring, 1:1 coaching, and platforms like Skillsoft
18 weeks of gender-neutral parental leave for the birth or adoption of a child
Up to $25,000 reimbursement of adoption and/or surrogacy related expenses
Paid sabbatical program
Annual work/life stipend
Ways to give back to your community through a charitable contribution match and volunteer time off
At Reverb, we believe that an equitable and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can come, stay and thrive makes us a more relevant and resilient company. Reverb is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or family status, disability, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation during any part of the interview process, please let your recruiter know.
We know that the impostor syndrome and confidence gap are real. Please do not hesitate to apply!
The Pay Range For This Role Is $131,000 - $170,000 USD per year (Chicago)
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
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The Web Architecture team sits between backend systems and frontend applications. We build and maintain the infrastructure, libraries, and interfaces that connect Reverb’s frontend developers to backend data, while ensuring that performance, observability, and usability are built in by default.
This is a full-time, hybrid position based in Chicago; reporting to the Web Architecture Engineering Manager. Hybrid team members are expected to work from our Chicago office at least once a week.
Responsibilities
Build and evolve the internal APIs, frameworks, and libraries that power Reverb’s frontend experiences
Help product engineers ship performant features quickly by providing clear architectural guidance and well-designed interfaces
Improve the consistency and observability of data flows across our applications
Contribute to the long-term evolution of our web stack (Rails, React, GraphQL), with an eye toward simplicity, performance, and reuse
Reduce glue code and duplication by establishing shared patterns and usable abstractions
Collaborate with engineers across product teams to align on technical approaches and developer needs
Participate in site-wide on-call rotations
Requirements
Strong understanding of web fundamentals and the boundaries between frontend and backend systems
Comfortable leading projects or initiatives with minimal guidance — we value engineers who bring clarity, form opinions, and follow through
Strong written and verbal communication, especially in documentation and cross-team collaboration
Experience writing maintainable JavaScript and working in a React-based application
Comfortable navigating a Rails application and collaborating on backend contracts
Familiarity with API design and integration — REST, GraphQL, or custom middle-layer patterns
Experience contributing to shared libraries, tools, or frameworks used across teams
A curiosity about improving developer experience through thoughtful abstractions, good defaults, and clear documentation
Experience working with AWS or similar cloud providers
Preferred but not required: Experience with Datadog, Docker, Kubernetes, and CircleCI/GitHub Actions
Additional Information Remote-eligible roles (as indicated in the location header of each job description) are available in all U.S. states except Alaska and Hawaii. Remote roles are currently only available within the U.S. unless otherwise specified in the specific job description.
Benefits
100% paid premiums for medical, dental, and vision coverage for the employee, spouse or domestic partner, and all eligible dependents. Medical coverage includes gender affirming care.
Life, AD&D, and supplemental long-and short-term disability insurance
A matching 401(k)
A generous PTO policy that includes vacation, sick/mental health days plus 11 paid holidays and two floating holidays
Professional development and continued learning opportunities through access to mentoring, 1:1 coaching, and platforms like Skillsoft
18 weeks of gender-neutral parental leave for the birth or adoption of a child
Up to $25,000 reimbursement of adoption and/or surrogacy related expenses
Paid sabbatical program
Annual work/life stipend
Ways to give back to your community through a charitable contribution match and volunteer time off
At Reverb, we believe that an equitable and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can come, stay and thrive makes us a more relevant and resilient company. Reverb is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or family status, disability, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation during any part of the interview process, please let your recruiter know.
We know that the impostor syndrome and confidence gap are real. Please do not hesitate to apply!
The Pay Range For This Role Is $131,000 - $170,000 USD per year (Chicago)
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Reverb by 2x
Get notified about new Senior Software Engineer jobs in
Chicago, IL .
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