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RRent the Runway
Arlington, United States2 months ago
140,000 – 160,000 USD
per year
Grade
Senior
Experience
from 8 years
English level
B2, upper-intermediate
An email or a Telegram message to the recruiter
Rent the Runway (RTR) is transforming the way we get dressed by pioneering the world’s first Closet in the Cloud. Founded in 2009, RTR has disrupted the $2.4 trillion fashion industry by inspiring women with a more joyful, sustainable and financially-savvy way to feel their best every day. As the ultimate destination for circular fashion, the brand now offers infinite points of access to its shared closet via a fully customizable subscription to fashion, one-time rental or ownership. RTR offers designer apparel and accessories from hundreds of brand partners and has built in-house proprietary technology and a one-of-a-kind reverse logistics operation. RTR has been named to CNBC’s “Disruptor 50” five times in ten years, and has been placed on Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies list multiple times.
The Sr. Engineer, Warehouse Automation and Controls is an engineering role with real decision-making authority. They will lead the design, development, and execution of multiple complex automation engineering projects and maintain their standards across Rent the Runway's fulfillment infrastructure. This role combines technical expertise with strategic project management, requiring subject matter knowledge of material handling systems, garment processing automation, conveyor systems, barcode scanning equipment, and other integrated operational infrastructure. The role drives technical excellence across multidisciplinary teams, providing engineering leadership and establishing best-in-class design, execution, and management standards. They will manage automation vendor partnerships, manage project budgets and operational expenditures, and ensure all projects and systems meet rigorous safety, quality, and timeline requirements. The role will drive continuous improvement initiatives, establish data-driven performance metrics, and maintain unwavering focus on operational excellence. This role will need to be equally comfortable diving deep into technical specifications and CAD design as they navigate stakeholder relationships and executive communications. They will need to communicate clearly and persuasively, thrive on solving complex technical problems, and collaborate naturally across organizational boundaries. They are energized by the thought of turning innovative ideas into scalable solutions, and do not shy away from a challenge. This Sr. Engineer has a bias for action and leads by example by demonstrating a willingness to dive in, roll up their sleeves and help in any situation.
At Rent the Runway, we’re committed to the wellbeing of our employees, and aim to create a workplace that fosters both personal and professional growth. Our inclusive benefits include, but are not limited to:
The anticipated base salary for this position is $140,000 - $160,000.00. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held.
About Us: Rent the Runway (RTR) is transforming the way we get dressed by pioneering the world’s first Closet in the Cloud. Founded in 2009, RTR has disrupted the $2.4 trillion fashion industry by inspiring women with a more joyful, sustainable and financially-savvy way to feel their best every day. As the ultimate destination for circular fashion, the brand now offers infinite points of access to its shared closet via a fully customizable subscription to fashion, one-time rental or ownership. RTR offers designer apparel and accessories from hundreds of brand partners and has built in-house proprietary technology and a one-of-a-kind reverse logistics operation. RTR has been named to CNBC’s “Disruptor 50” five times in ten years, and has been placed on Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies list multiple times.
About the Job: The Sr. Engineer, Warehouse Automation and Controls is an engineering role with real decision-making authority. They will lead the design, development, and execution of multiple complex automation engineering projects and maintain their standards across Rent the Runway's fulfillment infrastructure. This role combines technical expertise with strategic project management, requiring subject matter knowledge of material handling systems, garment processing automation, conveyor systems, barcode scanning equipment, and other integrated operational infrastructure. The role drives technical excellence across multidisciplinary teams, providing engineering leadership and establishing best-in-class design, execution, and management standards. They will manage automation vendor partnerships, manage project budgets and operational expenditures, and ensure all projects and systems meet rigorous safety, quality, and timeline requirements. The role will drive continuous improvement initiatives, establish data-driven performance metrics, and maintain unwavering focus on operational excellence. This role will need to be equally comfortable diving deep into technical specifications and CAD design as they navigate stakeholder relationships and executive communications. They will need to communicate clearly and persuasively, thrive on solving complex technical problems, and collaborate naturally across organizational boundaries. They are energized by the thought of turning innovative ideas into scalable solutions, and do not shy away from a challenge. This Sr. Engineer has a bias for action and leads by example by demonstrating a willingness to dive in, roll up their sleeves and help in any situation.
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Benefits: At Rent the Runway, we’re committed to the wellbeing of our employees, and aim to create a workplace that fosters both personal and professional growth. Our inclusive benefits include, but are not limited to:
Rent the Runway is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legally-recognized basis, including, but not limited to: race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age (40 and over), national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed service member status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.
The anticipated base salary for this position is $140,000 - $160,000.00. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held.
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