Kohler
Software Engineer Backend - Kohler Ventures
Work Mode: Hybrid
**Location: ** Palo Alto, CA or NYC - Hybrid 3 days/week onsite
Opportunity
Kohler Ventures is an independent company wholly owned by Kohler Co., global leader in the manufacture of kitchen and bath products, tile and home interiors, and an international host to award-winning hospitality and world-class golf destinations. Our mission is to build new digital businesses that empower consumers to lead healthier lives. We explore how familiar experiences can be enhanced and innovations developed through the integration of leading-edge technology, science, and design. Come join us as we build a best-in-class global multi-disciplinary team across artificial intelligence, machine learning, design, advanced software and hardware engineering, strategy, venture investments, sales, marketing, and partnerships. Our locations are Palo Alto, CA US, New York City, NY US, Kohler, WI US, Seoul, Korea, and Tel Aviv, Israel.
In your role as Software Engineer at Kohler Ventures you will:
Work directly with the Head of Software, software engineering team, and product teams
Design could backend architecture that can scale with the business growth of Kohler Ventures
Build the forward-looking vision and lead the effort to understand and drive requirements with hardware/software teams.
Coordinate with product development teams to execute rollout/adoption of common libraries, services, and patterns
Measurably improve code normalization across one or more critical code concerns throughout the codebase
Skills/Requirements
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in CS/engineering or related technical discipline from a reputed academic institution. Master’s preferred.
3+ years of professional software development experience
1+ years of work experience within a backend-focused software engineering team, leveraging cloud Platform to deploy highly reliable and scalable cloud applications.
3+ years of development experience using NodeJS, TypeScript
PostgreSQL database
Distributed, scalable backend systems
Broad interest spanning from early prototyping to shipping finished features
Minimal travel both domestic and international as needed.
Availability to work outside of standard business hours to be able to collaborate with teams and vendors across multiple time zones.
Preferred Qualifications
AWS experience preferred.
Strong technical experience in some of the following areas:
Selection and integration of services in the AWS stack
Kubernetes, ArgoCD (K8S controller)
DevOps processes
AWS CDK
Github Actions
Data streaming architectures and methodologies such as Kafka, Solace
Champion for quality in code, processes, and culture
Positive, can-do attitude with a high degree of ownership and self-motivation to drive change
Entrepreneurial experience in a high growth technology focused company or startup
Exemplary collaboration skills across teams, geographies, and functions
#LI-NR1
#LI-Hybrid
We will consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this opportunity.
The base salary range for this position is $115,100 - $143,850. The actual base salary offered to a candidate may be higher than the approved range. This will vary depending on a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location. This position is subject to Area Salary Differential (Cost of Living Adjustment) that ranges from 16% of base salary for the NYC metro area. The base salary range including ASD for this position is $133,516- $166,866 depending on location. In addition, this position is eligible for a performance bonus and a special project incentive. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision and 401k.
Why Choose Kohler?
We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation. With more than 30,000 bold leaders across the globe, we’re driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives.
About Us
It is Kohler’s policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. If, as an individual with a disability, you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact kohlerjobs@kohler.com . Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Work Mode: Hybrid
**Location: ** Palo Alto, CA or NYC - Hybrid 3 days/week onsite
Opportunity
Kohler Ventures is an independent company wholly owned by Kohler Co., global leader in the manufacture of kitchen and bath products, tile and home interiors, and an international host to award-winning hospitality and world-class golf destinations. Our mission is to build new digital businesses that empower consumers to lead healthier lives. We explore how familiar experiences can be enhanced and innovations developed through the integration of leading-edge technology, science, and design. Come join us as we build a best-in-class global multi-disciplinary team across artificial intelligence, machine learning, design, advanced software and hardware engineering, strategy, venture investments, sales, marketing, and partnerships. Our locations are Palo Alto, CA US, New York City, NY US, Kohler, WI US, Seoul, Korea, and Tel Aviv, Israel.
In your role as Software Engineer at Kohler Ventures you will:
Work directly with the Head of Software, software engineering team, and product teams
Design could backend architecture that can scale with the business growth of Kohler Ventures
Build the forward-looking vision and lead the effort to understand and drive requirements with hardware/software teams.
Coordinate with product development teams to execute rollout/adoption of common libraries, services, and patterns
Measurably improve code normalization across one or more critical code concerns throughout the codebase
Skills/Requirements
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in CS/engineering or related technical discipline from a reputed academic institution. Master’s preferred.
3+ years of professional software development experience
1+ years of work experience within a backend-focused software engineering team, leveraging cloud Platform to deploy highly reliable and scalable cloud applications.
3+ years of development experience using NodeJS, TypeScript
PostgreSQL database
Distributed, scalable backend systems
Broad interest spanning from early prototyping to shipping finished features
Minimal travel both domestic and international as needed.
Availability to work outside of standard business hours to be able to collaborate with teams and vendors across multiple time zones.
Preferred Qualifications
AWS experience preferred.
Strong technical experience in some of the following areas:
Selection and integration of services in the AWS stack
Kubernetes, ArgoCD (K8S controller)
DevOps processes
AWS CDK
Github Actions
Data streaming architectures and methodologies such as Kafka, Solace
Champion for quality in code, processes, and culture
Positive, can-do attitude with a high degree of ownership and self-motivation to drive change
Entrepreneurial experience in a high growth technology focused company or startup
Exemplary collaboration skills across teams, geographies, and functions
#LI-NR1
#LI-Hybrid
We will consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this opportunity.
The base salary range for this position is $115,100 - $143,850. The actual base salary offered to a candidate may be higher than the approved range. This will vary depending on a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location. This position is subject to Area Salary Differential (Cost of Living Adjustment) that ranges from 16% of base salary for the NYC metro area. The base salary range including ASD for this position is $133,516- $166,866 depending on location. In addition, this position is eligible for a performance bonus and a special project incentive. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision and 401k.
Why Choose Kohler?
We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation. With more than 30,000 bold leaders across the globe, we’re driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives.
About Us
It is Kohler’s policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. If, as an individual with a disability, you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact kohlerjobs@kohler.com . Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.