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Backend Engineer: Resale Intelligence

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Join Archive in our mission to change consumer behavior for the better. If you think humans buy too much stuff and throw too much away, then this problem is for you. We’re starting with fashion and expanding from there.
Archive is the leading technology platform for branded resale. The company works with more than 50 global brands including The North Face, Diane von Furstenberg and New Balance, to develop innovative resale programs that keep products out of landfill. This role offers the challenge of building highly scalable backend services that unlock deep insights for our customers about the full lifecycle of their goods. Help us build out the resale intelligence layer of our platform to keep these goods in use for longer.

About the role


  • Design and implement services for our platform that include tools to identify and prepare items for resale, fulfill and support customer orders, handling everything from graphQL action handlers to 3rd party integrations.
  • Expand and grow our resale intelligence capability to turn rich data into actionable intelligence and optimize profitability of our clients. 
  • Work closely with our brand success teams and logistics partners to deliver core Archive product features that power resale operations.
  • Provide data and analytical support for brand success initiatives.

About you


  • You love working with data and solving complex problems with elegant solutions using code.
  • You take a principled, but pragmatic, approach to code and quality assurance.
  • You are self-directed and do not shy away from unique, under-defined problems.
  • You have excellent communication skills and can collaborate effectively in teams of technical and non-technical individuals.
  • You are mission-driven and love the fact that the better we do as a company, the less waste we’ll see in the world.

Skills / Experience


  • Experience building and shipping performant, scalable services to real users.
  • Ability to balance upfront data model & architectural complexity with moving to ship quickly.
  • Proficient with programming languages such as Typescript, Python, Java, or equivalent.
  • Hands-on experience with SQL.
  • Bonus: Proficiency working with large datasets using modern data languages and libraries (e.g. SQL, Python, Pandas, iPython Notebook).
  • Bonus: Experience in graphql from react-based client applications.
  • Bonus: Prior experience in a technical, customer-facing role.

Our stack


  • Frontend: Next.js + React + Redux + Apollo Client (Typescript), Firebase Auth
  • Backend: NodeJS (Typescript), Hasura GraphQL Engine, Python
  • Database: PostgreSQL
  • Infrastructure: AWS, Terraform, Vercel
  • Collaboration: Github, Linear, Notion, Slack

$175,000 - $225,000 a yearThe expected annual base salary range for this position is $175,000 - $225,000. Compensation varies based on a variety of factors which include (but aren’t limited to) such as role level, skills and competencies, qualifications, knowledge, location, and experience. In addition to base pay, certain roles are also eligible for equity.Archive is a Series A startup backed by top-tier investors including Lightspeed and Bain Capital. We’re a fast growing team, working with over 50 brands including The North Face and New Balance.

The founders, Emily and Ryan, bring a mix of business and technology experience including 2 startups and a successful exit.We are honored to be named Fast Company's #2 Most Innovative Company in Retail in 2024. The team is currently remote-first with a hub office in NY and optional in-person work for those located in the area. We have company offsites twice a year to bring the full team together in person, and occasional travel is expected as part of the job.We consider applicants of all backgrounds. If you are excited about what we’re building but don't meet some of the criteria above, please don’t let that discourage you from applying.

Please note, we are unable to accept applications from candidates outside of the US at this time.


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Life at Archive Resale

Archive is a white-label peer-to-peer marketplace for secondhand fashion. With Archive, consumers can buy and sell secondhand items from your brand, directly on your site. Take control of your secondhand market, without managing inventory or logistics.
Thrive Here & What We Value1. Missiondriven: Reducing waste globally through better performance2. Fast-growing team with partnerships across over 50 brands (e.g., The North Face, New Balance)3. Remote-first model with NY hub office and optional in-person work for local employees4. Regular company offsites and expected travel opportunities5. Series A startup status backed by top investors (Lightspeed, Bain Capital)6. Recognized as #2 Most Innovative Company in Retail by Fast Company (2024)
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