Senior Full Stack Engineer (NewCo)

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What is NewCo?

“NewCo” (short for “New Company”) is a new DTC (direct-to-consumer) start-up venture being incubated by Harry’s. Over the past year, Harry’s has identified and vetted an exciting opportunity to create a new brand and business in an underserved CPG (consumer packaged goods) category. They are now gearing up to launch and looking to hire a team to build and run the business, revolutionize another category and improve the experience of millions of people. NewCo is currently in pre-launch stealth mode and will be spun-off as an independent company before the brand launches.

About the Role

The Senior Full Stack Engineer will be one of the key early-stage members of NewCo and will be responsible for building and iterating our e-commerce experience. Since NewCo is a DTC business, this is a critical role to driving growth. You will be responsible for bringing our brand and products to life on the web by partnering with product and an external design/development agency to build the launch version of our website. Post launch, you will be challenged with complex problems ranging from implementing new features within our subscription e-commerce site to translating imaginative creative experiences into conversion-friendly landing pages. 

Who you are:

As the first engineering hire at NewCo, you are eager to play an instrumental role in shaping our culture and capabilities as a tech-enabled CPG startup. You thrive in a collaborative environment that practices lean, user-centered, Agile software development. You are a full-stack web developer excited about how your responsibilities will evolve and expand over time as our company grows and realizes our vision to become a category leader. You are a lifelong learner who enjoys picking up new technologies and ways of working. You’re seeking to drive tangible impact in your next career opportunity. Experience working at an early-stage startup or in environments of fast change and ambiguity is a plus. 

What you will accomplish:

  • Collaborate with Product and an external design/development agency to build the launch version of our website, ensuring a smooth transition from external to in-house development as our agency engagement comes to an end 
  • Post-launch, deliver high-quality software in the form of enhancements and new features on a continuous basis
  • Partner with internal stakeholders (e.g., Product, Growth, Creative) to shape our outcome-oriented digital product roadmap
  • Implement technical capabilities to help grow and understand our business, including but not limited to A/B testing, data visualization, and behavioral analytics
  • Conduct cross-browser and cross-device testing to ensure high-quality production experiences
  • Help make key decisions to evolve our tech stack as our company finds product-market fit and then undergoes rapid growth

Basic Qualifications: 

  • 4+ years of software development experience in a variety of programming languages
  • Strong understanding of interactive, responsive front-end development
  • Expert in analyzing and optimizing front-end performance
  • Deep understanding of cross-browser/platform issues and code solutions
  • Experience with Javascript tooling like Webpack, Rollup, and others
  • Familiarity with Javascript frameworks like React
  • Write clean, readable code and tests
  • Knowledge of automation/deployment best practices, and capable of building out a continuous deployment workflow
  • No task too small mentality, willing to roll up sleeves and get things done
  • Passion for working in a lean, agile, startup environment

Nice to Have Qualifications:

  • Experience with API-driven applications and microservices 
  • Experience building websites that adhere to ADA accessibility standards
  • Experience with Shopify 
  • Passion for new e-commerce technologies and frameworks (e.g., headless Shopify, JAMstack)

About Harry’s & NewCo:

Harry’s Inc. started in 2013 as a grooming brand with simple, fairly priced products that delivered an amazing experience to guys every day. Since then, Harry’s expanded to the UK, transformed our grooming brand into a personal care powerhouse, and launched a women’s brand called Flamingo. Now, Harry’s vision is to build a next generation CPG company by investing in and building a portfolio of modern brands across multiple categories. 

Harry’s has identified an exciting opportunity to build a new brand and business (“NewCo”) in an underserved CPG category. They are now looking to hire a team to build and run that business, revolutionize another category, and improve the experience of millions of people. As part of the early stage team at NewCo, you will have the unique opportunity to help build a company from the ground up, but with the support and guidance of experts that have done it before and with the backing of world-class investors.

Harry’s is committed to bringing together individuals from different backgrounds and perspectives. We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, feel a sense of belonging, and do great work together. As an equal opportunity employer, we prohibit any unlawful discrimination against a job applicant on the basis of their race, color, religion, veteran status, sex, parental status, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information. We respect the laws enforced by the EEOC and are dedicated to going above and beyond in fostering diversity across our company.

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Location

Usually you will find us in SoHo (NYC) or Covent Gardens (London)! Both office locations are easy to get to and have lots of fun restaurants, bars, and shopping nearby.

An Insider's view of Harry's Inc.

What are some social events your company does?

I thrive at Harry’s because we have programs that support all of me as a black gay man. From leading our LGBTQIA+ ERG to cultural events like our annual Juneteenth celebration, I feel heard and seen in intentional ways.

Darren

CX Manager, Flamingo

What kinds of technical challenges do you and your team face?

As Harry's expands beyond razors, we are focused on building a platform that can support multiple brands, which is transforming our technical infrastructure. We're also collaborating with our data analytics team to better understand our customers, both present and future, and serve personalized and curated experiences to them.

Natalie

Software Engineer

What makes someone successful on your team?

Passion, creativity, and thoughtfulness—with a splash of silliness. You have to be willing to move quickly, test-learn, and be different (even if we fail sometimes)

Nicole

Head of Creative and Communications

How do you make yourself accessible to the rest of the team?

Each week my co-founder & I speak at our all-hands meeting, allowing us to openly share what’s on our minds. We host Q&As, Fireside Chats, Lunch N’ Learns, & I co-sponsor our Women’s Employee Resource Group, where I work with folks at all levels within the company.

Andy

Co-Founder & Co-CEO

How do your team's ideas influence the company's direction?

The People Team works to build and sustain a values-driven work culture that is centered around our employees by being progressive, fair and inclusive, and steeped in learning and development. We design and run thoughtful, people-first benefits and processes. We invest in our people's growth.

Nate

Executive Assistant to CPO and Head of DE&I

What are Harry's Inc. Perks + Benefits

Harry's Inc. Benefits Overview

We’re committed to providing our team with benefits that enhance their mental, physical, and overall well-being. Everyone has different needs, but we are happy to have benefits such as medical, dental, vision, FSA, as well as a 401K, access to Eden Health, and a quarterly wellness reimbursement. That's not to mention our bountiful snacks and catered lunch and breakfast once a week, in addition to free products from all of our brands!

Culture
Volunteer in local community
We participate in local events such as charitable races and local school events!
Partners with nonprofits
Every year, we set aside 1% of our sales to donate to charitable organizations that share our ambition to bring quality mental health care to men everywhere.
Open door policy
OKR operational model
Team based strategic planning
Pair programming
Open office floor plan
Employee resource groups
Employee-led culture committees
Quarterly engagement surveys
Hybrid work model
In-person all-hands meetings
Flexible work schedule
Remote work program
Diversity
Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff
Highly diverse management team
Our management team is a representation of our staff! We have a VP and C-Suite that is comprised of 50% women, and have hired from underrepresented communities throughout the leadership group.
Mandated unconscious bias training
We partner with Paradigm to deliver yearly unconscious bias training, and supplement with the People team's own efforts.
Diversity manifesto
Diversity employee resource groups
The Advocates, African Ancestry Collective, All Equals Women's Group, DNA (People of Color at Harry's), Fuerza Latina, and Pride at Harry's
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Our FSAs are designed to stretch your dollars farther. These accounts trim off as much as 30% from your health care or dependent care costs because the money you put into an FSA comes out pre-tax.
Disability insurance
Harry's automatically provides a certain level of coverage for you, plus you have the option to purchase additional insurance for yourself and your dependents.
Dental insurance
We have two plans, one Standard and one Enhanced, with both plans covering preventative care at no cost.
Vision insurance
Our vision plan has Warby Parker as an in network provider!
Health insurance
We have three health plans based on your needs with varying deductibles, and no-to-moderate premium costs.
Life insurance
Wellness programs
We offer a variety of benefits - access to Eden Health, a Wellness Reimbursement Program, and a new fitness reimbursement program through our new medical provider.
Team workouts
Mental health benefits
Online and In-Person Mental Health resources, as well as Company wide mental health days!
Transgender health care benefits
Wellness days
Abortion travel benefits
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
401(K) matching
Harry's provides our 401K through Betterment. We match 2% of contributions up to 4% of an employee's annual salary.
Company equity
Every employee is offered a standard welcome grant of equity based on their level, with vesting over a 4 year period. Additionally, we have annual continuation grant bonus programs!
Pay transparency
Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
Generous parental leave
We offer 16 weeks of paid leave for all new parents, which applies to birth, adoption, and all paths to parenthood.
Family medical leave
Return-to-work program post parental leave
Fertility benefits
Vacation & Time Off Benefits
Unlimited vacation policy
Generous PTO
"My Time" - a flexible time-off policy that includes vacation, sick, and personal time. Additionally, we offer 16 weeks of paid parental leave, plus four weeks of customized re-boarding
Paid volunteer time
You have the opportunity to volunteer up to five full days per year. We also set aside 1% of sales to go back to charitable organizations and causes.
Sabbatical
A four-week, fully paid sabbatical after five years at Harry's. Unplug, unwind, and come back refreshed and ready to tackle the next big challenge.
Paid holidays
10 company-paid holidays per year.
Paid sick days
Flexible time off
Bereavement leave benefits
Company-wide vacation
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
We offer pre-tax commuter benefits through WageWorks.
Company-sponsored outings
Harry's has an annual company-wide offsite, holiday party, and other celebrations based on our big milestones!
Free snacks and drinks
Other snacks and drinks are provided, not to mention cold brew on tap.
Some meals provided
We provide catered breakfast every Wednesday before our company-wide Team Meeting, and catered lunch every Thursday.
Company-sponsored happy hours
Join the #happyhours slack channel to plan the next casual outing!
Pet friendly
Harry's pet policy is dog-friendly daily.
Relocation assistance
Fitness stipend
We give $150 a quarter towards health and wellness.
Home-office stipend for remote employees
Mother's room
Professional Development Benefits
Job training & conferences
Lunch and learns
Our CEO's Jeff and Andy host quarterly AMAs during lunch! In addition, other teams will share out what they're working on as various share-outs, beer & learns, and lunch & learns.
Promote from within
Mentorship program
Continuing education stipend
We have an incredible L&D program that allows you to use a yearly stipend for continuing education or other L&D-related expenses.
Continuing education available during work hours
We recently instituted "Grow Forth Friday" - a 2-hour block with internal and external learning opportunities offered.
Customized development tracks

Additional Perks + Benefits

The best thing about Harry's is we're constantly improving based on employee feedback. Our employee engagement survey, plus consistent feedback loops with our employees means that every year we are getting better and better. In 2019 we implemented a 401k match, more transparent People processes, an L&D stipend, and much more!

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